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Afrit Trailers in South Africa: Features, Pricing Guide & Top Competitors
Afrit Trailers are widely recognised across South Africa as heavy-duty, reliable trailer solutions for commercial transport, construction, mining, agriculture, and logistics. Built to handle local operating conditions — from long highway hauls to rough rural terrain — Afrit trailers cater to a broad range of transport needs. This guide breaks down Afrit trailer types, a…
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What to Know Before Renting a 34-Ton Side Tipper in South Africa
The logistics and transport sector is the lifeblood of many industries in South Africa, especially in mining, agriculture, and construction. One of the most commonly used heavy-duty transport vehicles is the 34-ton side tipper truck, a massive, efficient hauler known for its ability to move bulk materials like coal, chrome, manganese, grain, or aggregates with…
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Difference Between Cross-Border Hauls, Long Hauls, and Short Hauls in Logistics
In the logistics and transport industry, not all freight is created equal, and neither are the routes. Whether you’re moving coal from Mpumalanga to Durban, maize from South Africa to Zimbabwe, or construction materials between Gauteng suburbs, the type of haul determines your planning, permits, costs, and strategy. Three key terms dominate the conversation: cross-border…
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The Role of Middlemen in South African Mining: Bridging Opportunity or Blocking Equity?
South Africa’s mining sector is one of the most powerful engines of the economy. With rich deposits of gold, platinum, coal, manganese, chrome, and more, mining contributes significantly to GDP, exports, and employment. But behind every successful mining deal or mineral shipment, there is often a middleman—a broker, agent, or intermediary who facilitates the transaction…
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What Happens When You Export Maize to Zimbabwe
Maize is one of the most traded agricultural commodities in Southern Africa. As a staple food, it plays a central role in food security, especially in countries like Zimbabwe that occasionally face droughts, production shortfalls, or economic constraints. If you’re a South African producer, transporter, or trader, you may have wondered: What actually happens when…
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How to Avoid Scams in Truck Rentals
In the fast-moving world of logistics and transportation, renting trucks can be a cost-effective and efficient way to scale operations. However, with the rise of digital transactions and informal deals, truck rental scams are also on the rise in South Africa. From fake listings to identity theft and advance payment fraud, dishonest players are exploiting…
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The Impact of Automation on Labor in the Mining Industry
As global demand for minerals and metals continues to grow, the mining industry is turning to automation to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety. From autonomous trucks to robotic drilling systems, mining operations are evolving rapidly through digital technologies. But this transformation is not without consequences, especially for the labor force that has long…
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How to Make a Truck Pack: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re in the logistics or transport sector, you’ve probably heard of a Truck Pack. Whether you’re preparing for cross-border hauls, long hauls, short hauls or simply complying with national regulations, having a complete and accurate Truck Pack is essential for smooth operations and avoiding costly delays. At FLCC Solutions, we’ve simplified the process for…
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Strategies for Minimising the Environmental Impact of Mining Waste
Mining is essential to modern life. From the smartphones in our pockets to the buildings we live in, nearly everything we use contains materials extracted from the earth. However, the extraction process generates vast amounts of mining waste, including rock, tailings, slurry, and contaminated water, that can severely impact ecosystems, water quality, and human health…
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How the Internet of Things (IoT) is Improving Mine Safety
Mining has long been one of the most dangerous industries in the world, with risks ranging from cave-ins and gas leaks to equipment failure and human error. As the demand for minerals increases and mines grow deeper and more complex, ensuring worker safety has become a top priority. Enter the Internet of Things (IoT), a…
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