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A competitive advantage for local logistics firms
South Africa’s logistics industry is weathering a storm, with local firms turning to innovation in all its forms to create sustainability. Bidvest Panalpina Logistics...
Navigating a hostile road-freight market
Bidvest Panalpina Logistics’ flexible and responsive approach is paying off despite the enormous challenges facing the industry.
South Africa’s economy shrank by 3.2% in the...
In house IIoT platform creates machine network
In 2017, thyssenkrupp Materials Services began to digitally connect its machinery network, using their self-developed IIoT platform called toii. Now that the product has...
On safe paths
When using the principle of triangulation for navigating automated guided vehicles (AGVs), vehicles are often equipped with two different scanners, one for safety and...
The power of knowing
MiX Telematics Africa and Apex BI are together demonstrating how it is possible to manage an ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT) environment. The IoT...
Major investments made in new facilities
Despite market uncertainty, local logistics powerhouse Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) has forged ahead with several large-scale infrastructure development plans. The company has moved into...
Smart trucks to promote road safety
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has launched a five year pilot project to run a 44 pallet Performance-Based Standard (PBS) trailer between Bloemfontein and...
Multi-port strategy to cope with vehicle exports
Ford is expanding its vehicle export operations by adopting a multi-port strategy with the first shipment of 1 000 locally assembled Ford Rangers from...
