Capital Equipment News March 2019

TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS NEWS

DACHSER South Africa to showcase at the NAACAM Show 2019 Dachser South Africa will be exhibiting at the National Association of Automotive

Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show taking place in Durban from 12-14 March 2019. Dachser South Africa’s exhibition space will provide visitors with the opportunity to engage with and learn more about Dachser South Africa’s rich experience in managing the complexities associated with logistics in Africa, as well as the company’s global capabilities that are supported by a backbone of interconnect- ed networks around the world. “As a logistics company we are excited to be a part of this prestigious show. We want to build a strong network within the automotive industry and continuously develop sustainable logistics processes,” says Detlev Duve, MD of Dachser South Africa. Duve explains that the automotive in- dustry has very complex logistics require- ments. “The industry presents a special challenge to our logistics experts. Dachs- er South Africa has significant experience in providing unique, targeted logistics solutions to automotive companies which

Dachser has established itself as one of the leading logistics partners for just-in-time delivery to major automobile manufacturers internationally and within Africa.

Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town locally and a comprehensive international network, Dachser South Africa will bring both local expertise and global coverage to address logistics needs within the automotive industry. b

ultimately save on costs,” says Duve. Dachser has established itself as one of the leading logistics partners for just-in-time delivery to major automobile manufacturers internationally as well as within the African market. With offices in

Ctrack launches ultra-compact tracking devices

The BX500 model is powered by remov- able Lithium batteries, which can last up to four years when providing a single, daily tracking update. With a robust inter- nal battery pack, the BX600 model can be recharged using the provided micro-USB cable and compact charger. Several BX600 units were recently used to monitor the progress of the recent Sasol Solar Car Challenge, with great success. Each device recorded an average of 96 hours of driving time, having been charged once before the event commenced. The BX600 model is further equipped to detect tampering. This feature makes it ideal for high-value cargo applications. Both tracking devices are enclosed in rug- ged housings that are made from sturdy ABS/Polycarbonate plastics. Ctrack’s BX units can be remotely configured and updated over the air and, using a single micro-SIM, can be config- ured to roam across multiple 2G, 3G or 4G networks in South Africa. With either of the devices, business owners can now be in control of every aspect of their business, knowing where all their assets are and whether they have been moved or not. b

The BX500 model is powered by renewable lithium batteries which can last up to four years.

Leading vehicle tracking and telematics provider, Ctrack, has launched its BX500 and BX600 range of wireless, ultra-compact GPS tracking devices. Ideal for use in cars, trucks and motorbikes, quads, golf carts, delivery vans and generators, the new devices are also designed to track non-powered assets like containers, trailers and packages. Both BX models are ultra-compact, meaning they can be concealed in cargo easily, and have enough memory to record 25 000 trips. Featuring adaptive tracking, the devices make use of accelerometers and data from GPS transmitters to intelligently detect move- ments and send live updates. Either model can be scaled to provide continuous tracking information or just once a day in order to preserve internal battery life.

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