FOCUS on Transport and Logistics

FOCUS on Transport and Logistics FOCUS on Transport and Logistics is Africa's leading magazine for the commercial vehicle, transport, bus and logistics industries.

FOCUS on Transport and Logistics started as a newsletter of the Road Freight Association over three decades ago. In 2001, Charmont Media acquired the title, which has grown to be one of the biggest serving the South African commercial vehicle, transport, logistics and bus industries. Please note that we do not offer jobs within the transport industry.

Call for Support: School transport for Tawana Orphanage (Kempton Park, Gauteng)We’ve been contacted by Sr Bettina Settem...
16/09/2025

Call for Support: School transport for Tawana Orphanage (Kempton Park, Gauteng)

We’ve been contacted by Sr Bettina Settembrini, a registered community nursing sister spearheading local reform initiatives. Tawana Orphanage urgently needs a dedicated school bus solution — including a designated driver and help with fuel and running costs.

Right now, children are being squeezed into a single private car just to get to school and back. The team on the ground never complain; they simply make a plan. But the need has outgrown their means.

How you can help

* Sponsor a 15–22 seater school run (vehicle + driver)
* Donate a roadworthy minibus or offer contracted transport
* Cover fuel/insurance/driver stipends
* Connect Sr Bettina Settembrini with operators, OEMs, dealers, or CSI teams who can assist

Contact to assist/verify:
Sr Bettina Settembrini
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +27 (0) 82 707 2961
SANC: 12863098 • PR No: 8854149

Please share widely to help secure a safe, reliable school run for these children.

This year marks a remarkable milestone – 45 years of SABOA (Southern African Bus Operators Association) driving excellen...
06/09/2025

This year marks a remarkable milestone – 45 years of SABOA (Southern African Bus Operators Association) driving excellence in the passenger transport industry.

As SABOA’s preferred magazine, it was an honour for FOCUS on Transport & Logistics to produce a special 45th anniversary edition of the magazine, dedicated to celebrating the association’s achievements and its vital role in shaping the industry.

Here’s to 45 years of progress, advocacy, and service – and to the road ahead!

Read the commemorative issue – proudly brought to you by Africa’s leading and longest-running transport magazine – here: https://shorturl.at/EHxAw

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This year marks a remarkable milestone – 45 years of SABOA (Southern African Bus Operators Association) driving excellen...
06/09/2025

This year marks a remarkable milestone – 45 years of SABOA (Southern African Bus Operators Association) driving excellence in the passenger transport industry.

As SABOA’s preferred magazine, it was an honour for FOCUS on Transport & Logistics to produce a special 45th anniversary edition of the magazine, dedicated to celebrating the association’s achievements and its vital role in shaping the industry.

Here’s to 45 years of progress, advocacy, and service – and to the road ahead!

Read the commemorative issue – proudly brought to you by Africa’s leading and longest-running transport magazine – here: https://shorturl.at/EHxAw

We're in Madrid today with the International Van of the Year jury, and this is what we are driving. What do you think of...
03/09/2025

We're in Madrid today with the International Van of the Year jury, and this is what we are driving. What do you think of Farizon's new van?

🚍✨ We’re live at the SABOA Convention 2025!Come visit the FOCUS stand and connect with us as we engage with delegates, i...
27/08/2025

🚍✨ We’re live at the SABOA Convention 2025!

Come visit the FOCUS stand and connect with us as we engage with delegates, industry leaders, and fellow exhibitors.

We’re passionate about telling the stories that move Africa forward, from passenger transport to freight, logistics and beyond. Don’t miss the chance to interact with the team, share insights, and be part of shaping the future of mobility.

📍 See you at our stand — let’s talk transport!

The NEW issue of FOCUS is live – and it’s unmissable!Alpine Truck & Bus has just opened South Africa’s most advanced Sit...
26/08/2025

The NEW issue of FOCUS is live – and it’s unmissable!

Alpine Truck & Bus has just opened South Africa’s most advanced Sitrak dealership in Pinetown – featuring Wi-Fi enabled R2M workshop lifts and serving as a one-stop sales-to-service powerhouse. Safety and efficiency, under one roof. Read the full cover story now!

That’s not all. Also inside this issue:

• Billions for broken rails… or just broken promises? We dissect whether US$2 billion in infrastructure loans will really transform our freight corridors – or disappear.

• Tata buys Iveco: A blockbuster global merger has delivered a global transport giant. What it means for African fleets and commercial vehicle markets – explained.

• Ghost drivers? Real solutions. South Africa might have qualified drivers sidelined by systemic barriers – but the CTA and Hollard Insurance are stepping in to train, upskill, and place them. A true pipeline from talent to employment.

• Minister unveils transport overhaul at SATC: Bold targets, economic growth, road safety – but is there real substance behind the speeches? We weigh the promises against past performance.

Read more now – this issue brings the stories, the analysis, and the answers you’ve been waiting for. Available only in the new FOCUS. Read it here: https://shorturl.at/86mcx

22/08/2025

There are massive celebrations at Ever Star today! The company has unveiled its 10,000th truck and introduced the incredible PowerTech Telematics System. We’ll bring you all the details in our September issue!

Is Tata about to buy Iveco?We have the full story here: https://shorturl.at/KHzX7What’s your take on this deal? Would th...
30/07/2025

Is Tata about to buy Iveco?
We have the full story here: https://shorturl.at/KHzX7
What’s your take on this deal? Would this be a good move? Let's hear your thoughts 👇

🚛 The latest issue of FOCUS is live! 📰This edition is packed with hard-hitting insights, powerful storytelling, and bold...
24/07/2025

🚛 The latest issue of FOCUS is live! 📰

This edition is packed with hard-hitting insights, powerful storytelling, and bold ideas shaping the future of transport and logistics in Southern Africa and beyond. Here's what you’ll find inside:

🔻 Going, going, gone?
Mike Fitzmaurice sounds the alarm on the North-South Corridor's shrinking competitiveness — and what it will take to fix it.

🚐 Sprinter turns 30
From humble beginnings to global icon — we look back at three decades of the legendary Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

🛞 The Volvo B8F breaks cover
Built tough for Africa — meet Volvo’s new front-engine chassis built for the continent’s most unforgiving roads.

🚚 Kia’s comeback
Once on the brink of collapse, Kia is now reimagining logistics in South Korea — and aiming globally with its new van.

💰 Bill Gates bets on trucking
Why is Gates investing $373 million in the transport sector? We unpack the strategy behind the splash.

🤝 Inside the FUSO–Hino merger
A seismic shake-up with global impact — what it means for operators and OEMs alike.

On the local front:
⚠️ A broken system
Nick Porée delivers a no-holds-barred look at South Africa’s logistics crisis — and the bold reforms we need.

🚸 Transport safety for all
Nelisiwe Mkhabela shares a compelling piece on daily dangers facing millions of commuters.

💬 National dialogue or national distraction?
Sharmini Naidoo asks tough questions about SA’s R700m dialogue plan.

📖 Fleet fiction
The true story of Sampson — an entrepreneur who built an empire of… paper trucks.

🔥 Don’t miss this issue — it’s a brilliant read!
👉 Read it here: https://shorturl.at/h6EKQ

24/07/2025

We were in Munich this week to get behind the wheel of MAN’s brand-new heavy-duty electric truck – and we’re impressed. ⚡🚛

With over 200 pre-series vehicles already delivered to customers and more than 2.5 million kilometres clocked in real-world conditions, MAN’s eTruck already began proving its reliability ahead of the series production that kicked off in June 2025.

Even more impressive? The fleet is averaging just 94kWh per 100km – a solid benchmark for efficiency in the heavy-duty segment. The company has already sold “more than 700” eTrucks, we were told.

We had the opportunity to drive several variants, including the smooth, quiet and refined 42-tonne MAN eTGS 4x2 LL CH Skip Loader. Here’s what it’s packing:
🔧 Technical Specs
• Wheelbase: 3,750 mm
• Gearbox: 2-speed
• Drive: 4x2
• Cab: NN
• Body: Meiller AK12 Skip Loader
⚡ Performance Highlights
• 333hp/245kW
• Range: approx. 420–450 km
• Four battery packs
• 320kWh usable /356kWh total

🎥 Check out a snippet of our drive in the video – more to come!

Over 300 jobs are available!Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is hiring hundreds of experienced professi...
24/07/2025

Over 300 jobs are available!

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is hiring hundreds of experienced professionals as it kicks off its largest global mid-career recruitment drive to date.

With exciting changes underway – including a spin-off from Daimler Truck and integration with Hino Motors – MFTBC is expanding fast, and the company looking for internationally minded talent to join the journey. 🌍

🔧 Fields include:
R&D | Supply Chain | Sales | Finance | IT | Legal | HR | Procurement | Quality Mgmt | After Sales

💼 Permanent roles available now in Japan, Portugal, UAE – with more to come in 2026!

Be part of a globally diverse team (65+ nationalities), at a company that pioneered remote work in Japan.

👉 Explore openings on the official job portal: https://shorturl.at/2GRUZ

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