Capital Equipment News July 2024

CONTENTS Capital Equipment News is published monthly by Crown Publications Managing Editor Wilhelm du Plessis capnews@crown.co.za Writer Juanita Pienaar

jpienaar@crown.co.za Advertising manager: Lizelle Francis lizellef@crown.co.za Design: Ano Shumba

FEATURES 02 COMMENT The risks facing the transportation and logistics sector 08 COVER STORY Leading transporters are not born. They are made. 10 ELECTRIC TRUCKS Daimler Truck Southern Africa launches its battery electric trucks 14 FLEET MANAGEMENT Netstar celebrates 30 years in the South African telematics industry 16 EQUIPMENT TRENDS Five equipment trends in 2024 18 supply chain Accelerating transformation to keep pace with the next-generation of supply chain 20 TRANSPORT Road safety is a crucial concern to all players in the transport industry 22 LIFT TRUCKS 40 years of partnership: Goscor Lift Trucks and Crown Equipment 24 FLEETS IN SOUTH AFRICA Fleet Management in South Africa 26 PARTS DISTRIBUTION Hino South Africa wins for 13 th consecutive year

NEWS TRANSPORT NEWS 04 How to raise the bar in port operation efficiency and productivity 04 Daimler Truck Southern Africa appoints new Vice President for Sales & Marketing 05 FAW Trucks Southern Africa empowers future leaders 05 Futuroad Expo gears up to welcome visitors from Sub-Saharan Africa 06 How necessary is your next trailer service? 06 Strategic association with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: SA 07 Volvo’s electric trucks reach 80 million kilometres in five years CONSTRUCTION NEWS 28 Unlock unrivalled comfort, durability and protection 28 DEVELON launches new, expanded digital platform 30 4 th edition of “On the way up” 30 Konecranes synthetic wire rope offers total MINING NEWS 31 From smart mining to portable crushing from Weir at Electra Mining Africa 31 Integrated range of eco-efficient solutions for crushing and screening 32 Tru-Trac showcases groundbreaking conveyor innovations 32 Terex launches MAGNA for large-scale quarrying and mining operations

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