Best practices in transporting air cargo are critical for the best product, writes Karen E. Thuermer, a contributor to Global Cold Chain Alliance’s Cold Facts magazine. In a business that is built around product quality, the cost of logistics failure is high, and shipping standards and best practices for transporting perishables via air cargo are …
With environmentally friendly refrigeration technology on the march, Dean Stiles considers the options available to cold chain companies. The removal of the red diesel rebate has accelerated the transition to engineless refrigeration solutions for many companies and for rigid trucks there has been a big switch to non-auxiliary engine driven units. However, there are challenges …
The Cold Chain Federation hosted a pioneering Climate Summit in March, sponsored by ISD Solutions, Zestec Renewable Energy and Blue Cube PCS. More than 200 cold chain colleagues met to explore the key issues, challenges and opportunities in responding to and preparing for net zero. Claire Walters, regional vice president at Lineage Logistics, described how Lineage …
We will be making sure politicians on all sides understand the opportunity for temperature-controlled logistics, writes Cold Chain Federation chief executive Shane Brennan. After years of national government as Netflix docu-drama, the past few months have been a refreshing return to largely boring competent leadership. The Chancellor in particular exudes a reassuring geography teacher vibe …
Karen E. Thuermer, a contributor to the Global Cold Chain Alliance’s COLD FACTS magazine, examines the growing role of inland ports in supply chains With ever increasing pressure on supply chains to improve cost structure and better optimise processes, a major focus has been on improving efficiencies. This includes the use of inland ports. “Among …
With environmental targets looming large for the cold chain, Dean Stiles find out how operators and suppliers are adapting their fleets The demands of low carbon and now zero carbon refrigerated transport have triggered a revolution in trailer and body design. The market is increasingly demanding “sustainable, emission-free and environmentally conscious e-mobility concepts,” according to …
Star Refrigeration’s Adam Strachan looks at what the proposed F-gas Regulation revision will mean for the cold chain. We are almost at the halfway point of the planned F-gas phase-down and on 5 April 2022, the European Commission proposed new revisions to the current F-gas Regulation to support meeting 2050 climate change goals. The proposals, …
With energy prices still sky high and government support being scaled back, how will cold store operators address this challenge? Dan Jenkins finds out Soaring electricity prices place a bigger burden on energy-intensive cold stores, while the threat of blackouts poses a risk to the cold chain’s operational capabilities. Against this backdrop cold chain companies …
Tel: 0118 988 4468
Cold Chain Federation Ltd.
7 Diddenham Court, Lambwood Hill,
Grazeley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1JQ
©2023 Cold Chain Federation
The Cold Chain Federation Ltd. registered in England and Wales, Company No: 6453302.
Registered Office: 7 Diddenham Court, Lambwood Hill, Grazeley, Reading RG7 1JQ