THE IMPACT OF THE MORATORIUM ON THE REGULATION GOVERNING VEHICLE HEIGHT RESTRICTION: A SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH CUBE CONTAINER CASE

The South African National Road Traffic Act stipulates a legal vehicle height of 4.3 metres. The standard flat deck trailer fleet used in South Africa, combined with the international standard high cube container stands at 4.5 metres, thus breaching this limit. The complexity of the transport system...

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Published in:South African journal of industrial engineering 2020-12, Vol.31 (4), p.19-31
Main Authors: Adams, Tiffany M, Goedhals-Gerber, Leila L, Van Eeden, Joubert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytic hierarchy process
Containers
Economies of scale
Engineering, Industrial
Infrastructure
International trade
Legislation
Literature reviews
Moratoriums
Ports
Public transportation
Regulation
Roads & highways
Stakeholder analysis
Supply chains
Traffic congestion
Traffic safety
Transportation planning
Transportation safety
Transportation systems
Trucks
Vehicles
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Summary:The South African National Road Traffic Act stipulates a legal vehicle height of 4.3 metres. The standard flat deck trailer fleet used in South Africa, combined with the international standard high cube container stands at 4.5 metres, thus breaching this limit. The complexity of the transport system involves aspects of road infrastructure, transport haulage equipment, road safety, and export economies of scale, leaving this issue unresolved for a decade. A stakeholder analysis, industry survey, analytic hierarchy process method, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to determine the best outcome from a risk and financial perspective. The research outcome indicates that legislation should be adjusted.
ISSN:2224-7890
1012-277X
2224-7890
DOI:10.7166/31-4-2353