Charleen Clarke
Editorial Director at FOCUS on Transport and Logistics
Car, truck and travel junkie. Addicted to hugs.
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6 days ago |
focusontransport.co.za | Charleen Clarke
South Africa’s roads are crumbling. They are dangerous, costly, and neglected. Despite rising fuel levies, motorists and truckers are facing worsening conditions with no relief in sight. There’s no other way to describe my sentiments on this subject: I am properly gatvol. I was utterly terrified: it was 5am on a rainy Johannesburg morning and my car was marooned on the side of the road.
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6 days ago |
focusontransport.co.za | Charleen Clarke
At a time when global trade faces unprecedented geopolitical shocks and the finished vehicle logistics (FVL) sector is navigating declining volumes, the ECG General Assembly & Spring Congress in Cascais struck a sobering, yet forward-looking tone. CHARLEEN CLARKE reports from Portugal. Hosted by the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG), the event gathered industry leaders, economists, and technologists to unpack the state of play in a sector critical to Europe’s industrial base.
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1 week ago |
focusontransport.co.za | Charleen Clarke
The truck market isn’t a bed of roses. But DAF Trucks, under the stewardship of Babcock International Group, has been steadily carving out a prominent place in South Africa’s heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) market. In an exclusive interview with CHARLEEN CLARKE, Mark Gavin, sales director of DAF Trucks at Babcock, shares insights into the brand’s recent performance, sector trends, and what sets DAF apart in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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1 week ago |
focusontransport.co.za | Charleen Clarke
Iveco is preparing to make major strides in South Africa. CHARLEEN CLARKE flew to Madrid, Spain, to visit the company’s truck plant and conduct an exclusive interview with Shahram Falati, business director – Africa & Middle East at Iveco. He reveals that a number of significant developments are on the cards, including the establishment of a new assembly plant. Follow the money. That’s what one has to do to measure any company’s commitment to a market.
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1 month ago |
focusontransport.co.za | Charleen Clarke
We’ve all heard the phrase, “The robots are coming”. Short, dramatic, and evocative, it suggests either an invasion or a revolution… or maybe both? You know a phrase has hit a nerve when it shows up in TED Talks, business keynotes, and even on protest signs. “The robots are coming” is one of those loaded lines that people love to fear. It’s catchy, sure, but it also carries an emotional charge that cuts deep.
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Lots of people take to social media to complain. I'm not about to do that. I want to pay tribute to Lisa, who mans the reception desk in the @FlyAirNZ business class lounge at Melbourne Airport. She's one of the most professional and helpful people I've come across in ages. https://t.co/XAp84AkbGP
Cry my beloved country.
If you're in South Africa, you know all about the energy crisis there - and about life with daily power cuts. We've tried to explain the scale of the crisis to our viewers around the world - and how it's about much than electricity. This is what we made. https://t.co/21kLn82Dhl
This is utterly insane!
Now this REALLY is a sight to behold. Have you ever seen a truck tow this number of vehicles? We've certainly never seen anything like it (which is undoubtedly a good thing). https://t.co/ItDkbgbBxc
