Martin Jones of Narrow Aisle runs through key innovative design features to look for when selecting an articulated forklift truck. To be competitive, profitable and successful, a modern logistics operation needs to be consistently efficient and reliable, which requires getting the most from the available storage space in a warehouse or distribution centre. These operations …
Lowe Rental announces the acquisition of Equipment Resource & Solutions (ERS), a U.S. commercial refrigeration distributor, project management and installation specialist serving the convenience store, small-format retail and foodservice sectors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Operating since 2008 from Ivyland, Pennsylvania, ERS specializes in turnkey refrigeration programs for store rollouts, remodels and retrofits. …
We have been named a finalist for Specialist Operator of the Year at this year’s Motor Transport Awards. It is an honour, a testament to the team’s dedication, and a mark of recognition in an industry where being nominated alongside leading specialist operators in motor transport carries real weight. When I purchased Keep It Cool …
DP World has reached an agreement with GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) for the transfer of six contract logistics sites serving grocery customers, with more than two million square feet of warehouse capacity and 2,000 personnel. GXO’s transfer of the sites was a regulatory condition to the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) approval of GXO’s …
AAH Pharmaceuticals has taken delivery of the first of 38 new temperature-controlled trailers and 23 rigid trucks, all mounted with Carrier Transicold units, replacing older systems in the customer’s fleet. The investment includes 17 bespoke double-deck, triple-compartment trailers equipped with Vector® High Efficiency (HE) 19 Multi-Temperature (MT) systems, purpose-built for the nationwide distribution of a …
Constellation Cold Logistics (“Constellation”), a leading provider of cold-storage and temperature-controlled logistics, today announced that it has acquired Wimar Coldstore in Poland. This marks Constellation’s entry into the Polish market, representing an important milestone in the wider European growth strategy. Through this acquisition, Constellation strengthens its leadership position across Europe, adding 25,000 pallet positions of …
TIP Group, leading provider of truck and trailer hire services, has announced a long-term hire agreement with Cambridgeshire-based cold chain operator Chiltern Distribution for two new temperature-controlled trailers fitted with Sunswap’s ‘Endurance’ refrigeration units. Chiltern Distribution utilise a variety of temperature-controlled vehicles to transport chilled, frozen, ambient and pharmaceutical goods across the UK and has …
Carrier Transicold today launched [R]eCool, a 38.5-kWh battery system for trailer transport refrigeration units (TRUs) designed to serve as a lifecycle energy solution – powering electric or hybrid TRUs in fleets, then transferring across vehicles and ultimately finding a second life in stationary energy applications. [R]eCool is now commercially available for new trailer installations and …
StoreLogs has announced the successful completion of a collaborative trial with GreenChill Systems, showcasing measurable carbon savings through the use of innovative refrigeration technology on temperature-controlled trailers. The trial delivered clear reductions in CO₂ emissions under real-world operating conditions, reinforcing the potential of the system to drive meaningful environmental impact. When measured at trailer level …
Exide Technologies, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications, has published its ESG Report 2026, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable battery innovation and its commitment to a resilient future. Building on its Sustainability Strategy, Exide Technologies has continued to strengthen its approach to environmental, social and governance …
UK and Ireland specialist in multi temperature logistics and supply chain solutions Oakland International Speciality Supply Chain Services division has extended its Direct to Consumer (D2C) and Direct to Store packing fulfilment operations with a Pick By Light automated technology provided through their partnership with hardware and software partners Element Logic. The result is enhanced …
Magnavale, one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled storage and value-added food services specialists, has today announced a formal tri-partner alliance with the UK’s largest food redistribution charity Felix – formerly FareShare and The Felix Project, and Freshlinc, the specialist temperature-controlled logistics provider. Together, the three organisations will combine their respective expertise in cold storage, charitable …
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