FleetWatch 2017

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Apr

Hey you petrol heads – say thanks to our industry

2018-04-12 16:09

Cape Town’s Killarney International Raceway made history in November 2017 when it hosted the first FIA World Rallycross (WRX) event ever staged in Africa. Without the logistics co-operation between the UK-based Woodland Group and its South African partner Imperial Logistics, this race would never have taken place.

OK all you motor racing petrol-head fans. Say thanks to the logistics industry – and specifically the trucking sector of course – for all they do to make it possible for you to enjoy a day at the races. Here’s

Dec

Editor’s Comment: 2017 – an Annus Zumanus Guptanus Horribilis year

2017-12-12 10:37

By Patrick O’Leary Well that’s it. The end of 2017. I recall the words of Queen Elizabeth when, during a speech on November 24, 1992, she said: “1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted

Nov

Vector Logistics to deliver Meando’s to the President

2017-11-09 11:43

When President Jacob Zuma rambled on about “meandos” in Parliament recently, no-one knew what he was on about. However, always quick off the mark, Nando’s picked up what he was really asking for - a good basket of peri-peri chicken from Nando’s. He was just battling to pronounce the name properly. So they posted a Facebook graphic to let him know that while the rest of the country was confused, they knew exactly what he wanted. And now, after being reappointed as Nando’s chosen supply chain and distribution partner, Vector Logistics will be delivering the Meando’s to the president.

It was only a few weeks ago that FleetWatch ran a story telling of Vector Logistics securing a new contract for distributing Pick ‘n Pay’s entire basket of frozen products – including ice-cream – across all its store formats nationwide.

Nov

MiX Telematics shows strong performance in USA, Brazil and Africa

2017-11-09 11:42

A blast from the past. This picture of Stefan Joselowitz, CEO of MiX Telematics, goes back to the year 2000 when the then Matrix Vehicle Tracking was making giant strides in the local market. Under the leadership of Joselowitz, the company has expanded into an international force which is showing strong growth in overseas markets while continuing to thrive in our local market under the MiX Telematics banner. It’s a great South African success story.

MiX Telematics, a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), has announced strong financial results for its second quarter and first half of fiscal 2018, which ended on September 30, 2017. “MiX reported

Nov

AFRIT Group opens commercial hub for transport sector

2017-11-09 11:40

The culmination of almost two years of work has seen the official opening of the Afrit Group’s new 80 000m2 truck and trailer facility located near OR Tambo International Airport. The new hub at 78 Pomona Road sees five synergistic

Nov

Alcontrol breathalyser allows voluntary alcohol testing

2017-11-09 11:39

This wall mounted device known as Alcontrol has been introduced by ALCO-Safe as a means of allowing employees the opportunity to self-test their alcohol levels before entering the premises. It’s great ‘out the box thinking’ for it takes away the employer’s ‘nanny status’ and puts responsibility into the employee’s hands when it comes to alcohol abuse.

As Monty Python said: “Now for something completely different” – voluntary alcohol testing in an effort to empower employees to make their own decisions about whether or not to clock in for work if they test positive. Yes, you read

Nov

Bakwena announces road upgrades for 2018

2017-11-09 11:38

Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Bakwena) will conduct several maintenance and construction projects along the N1N4 routes in 2018. The upgrades are required to ensure that the N1N4 route continues to meet the highest international standards for the road paying motorists.

Nov

Grindrod Integrated Logistics joins farmers to bring relief to drought stricken Eastern Cape

2017-11-02 13:51

The team from Grindrod Integrated Logistics delivering bales of hay to the drought stricken Eastern Cape.

Natural disasters experienced around the globe and in South Africa – the severe drought in the Eastern and Western Cape, the tornado in Krugersdorp, the freak storm in Durban, and the Knysna fires – have had devastating effects and has

Nov

FleetWatch Fundraising Golf Day – what a success!

2017-11-02 13:49

A glimpse into the day at the FleetWatch Fundraising Golf Day.

We at FleetWatch Magazine are tremendously grateful to everyone who sponsored, participated in and contributed to the fourth annual FleetWatch Fundraising Golf Day on the 28th September 2017. This special day raised support and awareness for the need to enhance

Nov

StratoPOD encourages digital growth in the supply chain sector

2017-11-02 13:48

Cassie Lessing, Managing Director, Strato IT Group.

While the supply chain sector is known to be early adopters of technology, locally the sector has been cautious with Mobile and Cloud based technology adoption. In the relentless race to meet the requirements of customers, logistics providers have realised

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