INDUSTRY TALK

60th SIAM Annual Convention

60th SIAM Annual Convention

The 60th SIAM annual Convention against the backdrop of Covid made for some very interesting insights. Story by Deepti Thore and Deven Lad  Accounting for almost 7.1 per cent of India’s GDP and providing direct and indirect employment to about 37 million people, the Indian auto industry has been battling some unprecedented challenges for some time now. Witnessing the steepest[Read More…]

by December 26, 2020 INDUSTRY TALK
Defining transport MSMEs

Defining transport MSMEs

    Transporters have been demanding the status of MSMEs with the hope that it would benefit them. Story by Deepti Thore   The road freight (transport) fraternity has been demanding the status of MSMEs for a long time. It is doing so with the hope that is would benefit them. However, the proposition does not look as simple as[Read More…]

by September 27, 2020 INDUSTRY TALK
Delhivery acquires Volvo trucks

Delhivery acquires Volvo trucks

Delhivery has acquired Volvo FM 4×2 tractor-trailer combination for its long haul requirements. Story by Deven Lad When Volvo Trucks first entered India, its prime focus was on the long-haul truck segment, albeit at the top end of it. With its FH, FM and even a few examples of FL tractor-trailer units, the company managed to secure a footing. Setting[Read More…]

Stellar job by a Volvo Puller

Stellar job by a Volvo Puller

A massive 74-wheel Volvo FM 460 6×4 puller took one year to reach Kerala from Maharashtra Story by Deven Lad Pullers make special machines as extreme heavy-duty trucks. Equipped with a highly powerful engine and a robust driveline they are quite different from the tractors found on a highway. Engineered to carry massive loads, called Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) that[Read More…]

by September 18, 2020 INDUSTRY TALK