Scania 6×6 G500 trucks replacing dumpers

South Africa’s persistent rail problems have prompted mining firms to use trucks to transport coal to Richards Bay for export. According to some miners, road transport is four times more expensive than rail, so very high diesel prices are cutting into margins, but high prices for coal on the international markets mean that it is still commercially viable.

Following the launch of the Rokbak brand, the new RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers have made their UK debut.

Recycled aggregates and waste management specialist Brewster Bros has doubled its business with the help of the latest mobile workforce management technology.

Associated British Ports has finalised a new haulage services contract with skilled labour and port services provider Felixstowe Agencies Ltd at the Port of Ipswich.

Specialist bulk liquid and powder road tanker operator Abbey Logistics has launched a new dedicated animal feed tanker division.

Langendorf, in cooperation with new partner Wielton, has expanded its line-up of tipping semitrailers with its new SMART tippers and four additional models – the steel halfpipe tipper, the steel scrap-tipper, the aluminium tipper body, and the aluminium large-volume tipper version