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LAA 2016 Sponsor

Sasco addresses regulatory challenge

Sasco has dominated the South African weighbridge market for over 100 years. Its operations have
focused on the traditional requirement for the accurate and reliable weighing of cargo vehicles for
trade weighing purposes.

THERE ARE two new regulations that are having • Software Solutions: the launch of Sasco
a profound impact on the Logistics Industry and ProWeigh+. ProWeigh+ is weighing software,
the trade weighing operation in particular. The first enabling fully RTA compliant weighing tickets to
is the Road Traffic Act 22nd Amendment and the be generated for a large preloaded database of
second is the SOLAS Chapter VI Regulation 2. trucks using axle weighing data generated from
a wide range of weighing equipment, and to
Sasco has therefore rapidly advanced to directly interface these records into ERP systems.
become the market leader in the provision of both
the axle weighing hardware and software solutions • Cloud Solutions: the launch of Sasco Paw. Paw is
needed by the Logistics Industry. a cloud based solution that enables transporters
to maintain a complete database of their trucks,
These proven innovations, which are enjoying trailers and customer details, and on a load by
strong demand, are: load basis to seamlessly compute and transmit
• Hardware Solutions: the launch of the DD1010 truck trailer combinations, axle and total
permissible weights together with all other details
Bilanciai indicator and the Sasco Axle Weighing required to consignors. In addition to this Sasco
APP, which together enable existing traditional PAW offers RTMS and SOLAS functionality and
single deck weighbridges to be upgraded to direct interfacing to ProWeigh+. •
provide both trade weights and accurate axle
weights.

Ctrack sponsors Logistics Achiever Awards

As sponsor of the annual LAA ceremony, Ctrack recognises the vital role supply
chain fleet managers play in providing the link between supplier and consumer
and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of commerce.

AS A global leader in vehicle tracking, fleet Management Solutions.
management and insurance telematics solutions, “Supply chain fleet managers face many
Ctrack recognises the vital role an effective
fleet management system plays in optimising a challenges in terms of controlling expenses,
company’s day-to-day operations. That is why optimising productivity and properly utilising fleet
Ctrack is intimately involved with end to end analytics data. We work closely with the supply
supply chain management. chain and logistics industry to understand individual
challenges and requirements and provide solutions
“In the supply chain and logistics industry, accordingly.
timing is everything. Making sure your trucks are
where they are supposed to be, every moment of “Through our advanced fleet management
the day, is key to maximising productivity. Efficient solutions, companies are increasing their competitive
forward planning also reduces turnaround times, advantage and benefitting greatly from telematics
and active monitoring ensures drivers and cargo solutions. We aim to provide the platform for a
are safe,” says Hein Jordt, MD of Ctrack Fleet company’s inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring
optimum utilisation of the entire supply chain.”

Visit www.ctrack.com/za to find out more. •

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