London, UK: The All-Party Parliamentary Group for freight and logistics, re-established following the general election, will address issues such as the road to net zero and inadequate driver facilities over the next year. Lilian Greenwood, the minister for the Future of Roads, told attendees at the first meeting that road freight and logistics are central …

Singapore: SeaCube Containers has placed an order for 3,000 containers, refrigerated by Carrier Transicold’s advanced OptimaLine units, making it the first major container leasing company to acquire the systems. “Given the evolving sustainability requirements and rising operating costs, we sought a reefer solution that offered the flexibility to adapt to new and changing demands,” said …

Glasgow, Scotland: Star Refrigeration has launched a survey to accelerate industry progress toward net zero with advanced heat at pump technology. The company urges industrial sectors to participate in Heat Pump Research to help establish a benchmark for designing cost-effective, pre-engineered industrial heat pumps to meet the needs of the industrial sector. Star Refrigeration is …

Skelmersdale, UK: Climarite Refrigeration has entered the industrial sector in response to demand for its industrial engineering services. Patrick Connolly, managing director, Climarite said: “Our venture into industrial is the result of building a team of incredibly experienced and technically capable engineers, rather than a deliberate plan on my part. It is their expertise and …

Hanover, Germany: Thermo King used the IAA Transportation 2024 show in Hannover, tounveil new models in the E-Series electric fridge range for small to large trucks. On show are the electric Advancer-e Spectrum multi-temperature trailer fridge, alongside digital and power management systems that enhance performance. This includes the Thermo King AxlePower energy recovery and management …