ON THE COVER: South Africa is experiencing a growing demand for trucks in the commercial vehicles market due to the country's expanding logistics and transportation sector, driven by macroeconomic factors and a railway system that has been neglected for decades. After the downward trend caused by the Covid-pandemic, the South African trucks market has been growing steadily since 2021, spurred on by the need for durable and reliable vehicles that can navigate both the country’s challenging terrains and vast distances. In 2024, the trucks market in South Africa is projected to reach a total of 18 600 vehicle unit sales. This is expected to grow annually by 1,77% and culminate in vehicle sales of 20 330 in 2029.
Sinotruk – ready for a new chapter in South Africa's trucking industry
Capital Equipment News’ Juanita Pienaar spoke with Michael Man, Country Manager for Sinotruk in South Africa, about the company’s plans for the upcoming Futuroad Expo and its ambitions in the local market. Sinotruk, a global leader in the heavy-duty truck manufacturing industry, is making its South African debut at the highly anticipated Futuroad Expo 2024, an international trade fair dedicated to the truck, bus, and commercial vehicle sectors. Although already a market leader across Africa, Sinotruk’s entry into South Africa marks a new chapter for the company. As Michael Man, Sinotruk’s Country Manager for South Africa, explains: “We want to expand our brand and offer South African fleet managers different options. This is the first time we've participated in the Futuroad Expo. It's the perfect platform for visitors to learn more about us.”
Durability, innovation, and service
Capital Equipment News recently had the opportunity to speak with Clinton Holcroft, CEO of Serco, about the company's remarkable growth, its commitment to innovation, and how it continues to provide cutting-edge solutions for the transport industry. In this exclusive conversation, Holcroft sheds light on Serco’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a market leader in the design and manufacture of insulated and dry freight truck bodies and trailers.
Sandvik remains responsive to customer needs in Zimbabwe
The modest size of Zimbabwe’s mining sector has not prevented Sandvik’s operation in the country from rolling out world class partnerships – including the pioneering deployment of autonomous trucks in a room-and-pillar mining environment.
“The automation project has been particularly exciting for us, as this has demonstrated how we can push boundaries with Sandvik’s leading edge digital technology,” says Brian Chitenderu, Sandvik Territory Manager for Zimbabwe. “At the heart of technological progress like this are the strong relationships of trust that we have built with customers over many years.”
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