To safeguard its homecare pharmacy deliveries and nationwide distribution, TCD Medical has partnered with Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies. Facing the challenge of delivering small-volume pharmaceuticals under strict temperature conditions, the company has added Thermo King ColdCube™ units to its fleet. “Maintaining the quality and …
Industrial refrigeration and heat pump systems are long-term capital assets. Initial purchase and installation typically account for only around 15% of the total lifecycle cost. The remaining 85% is incurred during operation, with energy consumption often representing 60%–70% of total expenditure. That means maintenance, reliability and ongoing operational support have a major influence on how …
Sunswap has secured a commitment of up to AUD $10 million from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), Australia’s specialist investment body. The funding will support the deployment of more than 100 Endurance units across Australian retail and logistics fleets, and follows Sunswap’s entry into its third continent of commercial operations. The investment will fund …
Oakland International, a leading multi‑temperature supply chain specialist and certified B Corporation, has confirmed a new on‑site operational partnership between Oddbox and Mindful Chef, bringing three purpose‑led food businesses together to scale sustainably, reduce food waste and simplify how customers shop for food. The partnership will see Oddbox operate alongside Mindful Chef at Oakland International’s …
Star Refrigeration has helped J D Wetherspoon and DHL stride forward in energy efficiency and sustainability with the successful upgrade of the frozen storage refrigeration system at their Daventry distribution centre. The installation of Star’s low-charge ammonia Azanefreezer 2.0 has delivered energy savings far exceeding initial projections, cutting annual electricity use by more than 600,000kWh, …
Oakland International has been named a finalist in the Excellence in Sustainability category of the UKWA Awards for Excellence 2026, underlining its position as a forward‑thinking supply chain specialist driving practical and scalable sustainability across warehousing and logistics. The recognition comes as the UKWA Awards mark their 25th anniversary, with competition this year described by …
Enova, a leading energy optimisation specialist, and GreenChill Systems, a developer of clean energy power solutions, today announce a joint solution that enables cold chain operators to use refrigerated trailers as flexible, on‑site energy storage. The approach addresses one of the sector’s most pressing challenges: how to electrify transport and depot operations while managing limited …
Oakland International, UK and Ireland specialist in temperature controlled logistics and supply chain solutions, has announced the construction of a new 6,000 pallet capacity frozen cold store at its Bardon site, marking a significant investment in its long term infrastructure strategy. The development will increase Oakland International’s total frozen capacity across its network by approximately …
Stancold, a leading provider of temperature controlled, hygienic and fire-rated environments, and committed member of the Cold Chain Federation for over 20 years, has announced a significant leadership transition and strengthened senior management structure as the business positions itself for its next phase of ambitious growth. After more than 25 years with the company, Managing …
Asda has begun introducing to its fleet an additional 55 temperature-controlled step-frame moving-deck double deck trailers manufactured by Tiger, following successful trials last year. The order is Tiger’s first for the dual-temperature variant of its refrigerated lifting deck trailer and will provide versatility for transporting chilled and frozen goods across the retailer’s network. These new …
Boroughbridge-based Reed Boardall, one of the UK’s largest temperature-controlled food distribution businesses, has announced a new partnership with vehicle safety tech firm, Leeds-headquartered SM UK, which will see Reed Boardall’s new fleet of Volvo trucks equipped with the latest in fleet safety technology. Under the partnership, SM UK will install a suite of cutting-edge systems …
Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading foodservice providers, has added another string to its bow with the announcement of another addition to its depot network in Durham. This latest estate development marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in long-term infrastructure and network growth and is expected to start operating this summer. Located …
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