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Isuzu retains top truck selling position for tenth year, looks to expand diesel alternatives Isuzu Trucks revenue generation senior VP Craig Uren gives insight into the company’s future plans. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson.
Commercial lorry manufacturer Isuzu Truck, which is celebrating a tenth consecutive year as the truck market leader, is advancing with plans to present more recent and more environment-friendly truck drivetrain choices. According to the most recent report by naamsa|The Automotive Business Council, Isuzu Truck taped sales of 30 153 systems of business lorries (consisting of buses and vans) in 2022– a boost of 11.4% year-on-year, with Isuzu’s development at 4.7%.
Grindrod looks to expand commodity portfolio in the hunt for growth
Logistics specialist Grindrod aims to “deconcentrate” its portfolio of commodities, says CEO Xolani Mbambo. Unveiling the company’s financial results for the year ended December 31 on Thursday, he noted that Grindrod had been doing exceptionally well in handling large volumes of chrome, ferrochrome, magnetite, coal and iron-ore through its various ports, terminals and other logistical channels.
St Helena welcomes news that Airlink will resume extra summer flights later this year
St Helena Tourism, a main firm of the South Atlantic island’s federal government, on Thursday welcomed the news that South African local airline company Airlink was going to increase the number of its flights from Johannesburg to the territory, throughout the 2023/2024 Southern summertime season. Currently, the provider operated one flight to the island a week; for the next summertime season, it would increase this to two a week. “We are thrilled to use tourists to our gorgeous island more versatility and more alternatives to tailor their journey to St Helena,” enthused St Helena Government Head of Tourism Matthew Joshua. “We have actually seen a fantastic boost in interest from the South African market to take a trip to St Helena, and this extra mid-weekly flight will permit us to capitalise on that demand.”
First wire rope hoist ordered
Mining facilities systems supplier Becker Mining South Africa has actually sold its very first Kito RX wire rope raise to a processing plant in Rustenburg, in the North West, after introducing the variety in sub-Saharan Africa in September in 2015. The response to the new range of Kito RX wire rope raises, provided by Becker Mining South Africa, has been favorable, with numerous queries got given that the launch, states Becker Mining South Africa lifting sales supervisor George McMaster.
JRA appoints new board members
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), at its annual general meeting on March 1, appointed new board members, with Charles Cilliers as chairperson. He will be supported by nonexecutive members Alvarno Francis, Dr Ravendran Govender, Nkosana Thambo, Victoria Mamogobo, Sharon Kleinbooi, Siphosethu Mtamzeli, Cleopatra Lourens, Alice Puka, Daniel Nyamazane and Zenzokuhle Xaba.
Tesla’s decision to move away from rare earth permanent magnets unlikely to have much impact …
At Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day on March 1, the company exposed that its next-generation long-term magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) traction motors would not use rare earth long-term magnets. “As the world transitions to clean energy, need for rare earths is truly increasing considerably and not only is it going to be a little difficult to satisfy that need but mining that uncommon earth, it has environmental and health threats,” Tesla powertrain engineering VP Colin Campbell said.
Setting a new standard for crane cable guides
Vereeniging-based crane producer Stahl Cranes & & Hoists is shifting its Jib crane cable television management systems from festoons and sheaves to snag-free and dependable energy chain systems from expert supplier igus. Manufactured from crafted polymers, the energy chains are mechanical device elements that direct and safeguard information and power cables required to run the crane. Instead of the cable televisions being exposed and hanging from the festoon system, the energy chains secure the cable televisions in the chain and supply the required motion without harming the cables.
Gautrain Management Agency starts process to appoint new concessionaire
The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) is ready to go to market with the tender for the reconcessioning of the 80-km rapid-rail system, says CEO William Dachs. The GMA, an agency of the Gauteng provincial government, signed the agreement with current operator, the Bombela Consortium, in 2006, which means the 20-year concession comes to an end in March 2026.
Bespoke crane to facilitate helicopter crew training
Local crane producer Condra’s Germiston workshop will soon take on the challenge of making a bespoke 5 t double-girder electrical overhead travelling crane for the purpose of training helicopter team and emergency personnel at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in Gauteng, as part of a short learning program in air travel rescue. Condra alongside global engineering company MH Automation secured the contract with UJ in December in 2015 and anticipates to fulfil delivery in June, states Condra director Kyle Kleiner, who describes the project as a “very first for the African continent”.
Junior miner allocations won’t impact existing manganese slots – TFR
State-owned rail operator Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) states its opening of rail capacity allocations to junior miners will not affect existing ensured manganese miner export allowances. As part of what it says is an expansion of rail capacity allowance and efforts to develop a more inclusive and competitive environment, Transnet granted 6 brand-new entrants with capacity on rail and at marine ports under the Manganese Export Capacity Allocation III programme.
DHL Express launches logistics carbon emissions reduction initiative for its customers
Logistics company DHL Express South Africa announced on Wednesday that, with effect from this month, the global DHL Express group’s GoGreen Plus initiative would be available to South African customers. GoGreen Plus allowed customers to reduce the carbon emissions generated by moving their cargoes, by having them flown on aircraft using sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). DHL Express was the first global express carrier to offer such a service. “Our customers, like us, are dedicated to environmental conservation and committed to reducing their carbon footprint and I am thrilled that DHL Express has taken such a bold step to further reduce emissions,” affirmed DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa CEO Hennie Heymans.
Study shows Alstom supported 9 000 jobs, injected R3.9bn into South Africa in one year
Rail and mobility services business Alstom supported more than 9 000 tasks and injected R3.9-billion into South Africa as it continues to grow its local existence. These were the findings of a report it released in cooperation with technique, assurance and tax services consultancy Ernst & & Young (EY) catching the company’s socioeconomic contributions from April 2021 to March 2022.
Strong recovery in air cargo traffic to and from Durban
Dube TradePort, which is responsible for the Dube Cargo Terminal at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport, in South Africa’s Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) province, has actually reported a strong healing in its air cargo organization over the period from April last year, to now, compared with the comparable duration in the previous year. The recovery was attributed to the restoration of scheduled operations to the airport by both global and domestic airline companies. The number of such scheduled flights increased …
Accident claims two lives at PRASA’s Salt River depot
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says an accident occurred at its Salt River depot, in the Western Cape, on February 27, claiming the lives of a PRASA employee and a contractor. They lost their lives while they were conducting testing and commissioning of refurbished motor coaches.
SAA reveals its hoped-for near-term route expansion
State-owned national flag-carrier South African Airways (SAA), which resumed business operations in late September in 2015, is hoping to relaunch two global paths before the end of this month, respected business air travel news site “ch-aviation” has reported. SAA also wanted to expand its domestic network in the future. The source for the details was a Travel News Weekly webcast interview with SAA interim COO Tebogo Tsimane. The global routes to be triggered prior to the end of this fiscal year (which ended on March 31) are to São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil and to Perth International Airport in Australia. They will be run using the provider’s rented Airbus A330-300 widebody airliner.
Isuzu retains top truck selling position for tenth year, looks to expand diesel alternatives Isuzu Trucks revenue generation senior VP Craig Uren gives insight into the company’s future plans. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson.
Commercial car producer Isuzu Truck, which is commemorating a tenth successive year as the truck market leader, is progressing with strategies to present more recent and more environment-friendly truck drivetrain choices. According to the most recent report by naamsa|The Automotive Business Council, Isuzu Truck taped sales of 30 153 systems of commercial cars (consisting of vans and buses) in 2022– a boost of 11.4% year-on-year, with Isuzu’s growth at 4.7%.
Air Seychelles reports a strong recovery in operations last year
Air Seychelles, the State-owned national flag provider for the Indian Ocean archipelagic nation, released its operational report for 2022 on Monday. The airline company described 2022 as having actually been “filled with decision, resilience and effort”. It was also marked, in November, by the business emerging from Administration (comparable to Business Rescue in South Africa, or Chapter 11 personal bankruptcy defense in the United States). And in December it presented a brand-new seasonal route to Almaty in Kazakhstan, which covers the northern winter duration and will be run up until March this year, to total 18 roundtrips (36 different flights). The airline runs a fleet of 2 new-generation, 168-seat, Airbus A320-200neo (neo = brand-new engine option) single-aisle jet airliners and five, 19-seat, De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter twin turboprop ‘feederliners’. The A320neos serve on worldwide, and the Twin Otters on domestic, paths. Both types undertake both arranged and charter flights.
Isuzu retains top truck selling position for tenth year, looks to expand diesel alternatives Isuzu Trucks revenue generation senior VP Craig Uren gives insight into the company’s future plans. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson.
Commercial car maker Isuzu Truck, which is commemorating a tenth successive year as the truck market leader, is progressing with strategies to present newer and more eco-friendly truck drivetrain options. According to the most recent report by naamsa|The Automotive Business Council, Isuzu Truck recorded sales of 30 153 systems of business automobiles (consisting of vans and buses) in 2022– an increase of 11.4% year-on-year, with Isuzu’s growth at 4.7%.
IATA illuminates role of airlines in supporting Türkiye, Syria earthquake relief efforts
The international representative body for the airline company industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has actually highlighted the function of industrial air travel in the relief and rescue efforts under way in south-east Türkiye and northern Syria, following two destructive earthquakes in that location. The earthquakes struck on February 6. The first had a magnitude of 7.8, while the second was tape-recorded at 7.7. So far, in Türkiye alone, more than 35 000 individuals have been reported as having actually been eliminated.
Isuzu retains top truck selling position for tenth year, looks to expand diesel alternatives Isuzu Trucks revenue generation senior VP Craig Uren gives insight into the company’s future plans. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson.
Commercial automobile maker Isuzu Truck, which is commemorating a tenth successive year as the truck market leader, is advancing with plans to roll out more recent and more environment-friendly truck drivetrain alternatives. According to the latest report by naamsa|The Automotive Business Council, Isuzu Truck tape-recorded sales of 30 153 systems of commercial lorries (including buses and vans) in 2022– a boost of 11.4% year-on-year, with Isuzu’s growth at 4.7%.