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Dachser goes green
NEW EMISSION-FREE logistics solutions are being
pioneered by Dachser Logistics in cities across Europe.
The pilot projects build on new electromobility concepts
and adapt city logistics processes to tomorrow’s needs,
off ering bright prospects for emissions- and traffi c-
plagued city centres across the globe, including in Africa
where Dachser is building a strong network from South
Africa.
Dachser’s project in Stuttgart, Germany sees highly
manoeuvrable cargo bikes serving the last mile. Bright
yellow branded Pedelecs, built by veloCARRIER, are
specially designed to carry palleted groupage shipments
and can transport a euro pallet with a load of 250kg.
Heavier-duty work is done by
Ctrack Iris a game a compact, all-electric FUSO
changer in video eCanter 7.5-ton truck. This will
soon be joined by Daimler’s
monitoring and telematics eActros, an all-electric 18-
ton truck, which Dachser will
integrate into the existing test
CTRACK HAS introduced Ctrack Iris, operations. •
a high quality, customisable video
monitoring solution ideal for rental
vehicles, light deliveries, fl eet vehicles, CCBSA launches
heavy commercials, general machinery
and buses. new smart trucks
With Ctrack Iris, fl eet owners can
reduce insurance claims and settle
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claims faster. Iris also helps lower fuel
consumption and improve vehicle COCA-COLA Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) launched
maintenance through better driving. a fi ve-year pilot project to run a 44-pallet Performance-
By monitoring crew activities, it is Based Standard (PBS) trailer between Bloemfontein and
possible to reduce theft, pilferage and stock Upington. The 27.9m-long PBS trailer can transport 44
damage. Combined with a tracking device, pallets, compared with the conventional 30-pallet trailer. It
Iris can improve vehicle route optimisation, is expected to reduce road traffi c and improve safety, while
increase load frequency and hasten enhancing productivity for CCBSA. It is projected to reduce
turnaround times. the number of loads along this route by 78 percent.
The number of side or back cameras According to CCBSA Logistics Director Flora Jika,
(IP69) used can be specifi ed by individual this approach uses performance-based standards, which
customers. Video footage can be recorded specify the performance required of a heavy vehicle on
in eight quality settings, from CIF to 1080p. particular routes, bearing in mind safety and the nature of
Live, real-time video streaming can be the road infrastructure.
viewed on mobile devices. CCBSA and the Department of Transport are exploring
The solution is equipped with rear door a partnership aimed at operating projects to demonstrate
triggers, a lockable video device, two-way the performance-based standards concept, and the impact
communication system, fatigue and ADAS it could make on SA’s logistics industry, especially safety
monitoring and an onboard/reverse screen. and productivity.
GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G and accelerometer modules As part of this partnership,
can also be included. CCBSA has made two of its
Ctrack Iris is supported by web-based, simulators available to the
desktop software and a password protected department for one day a week to
mobile application. These platforms provide train truck and bus drivers. These
Geofence/Point-of-Interest information, live simulators are used by CCBSA
tracking and video and dashboard event to train its own drivers, including
management. • those who will be driving the new
performance-based standards
vehicles. •
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