Boroughbridge, UK: Reed Boardall has added two new 42-tonne Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractors to its fleet. The trucks , supplied by Crossroads Truck and Bus, join an all Volvo 200 vehicle, quarter of which are gas-powered trucks – the FM Electrics will work together to create a 24/7 zero-tailpipe emission operation. The new trucks …
Colchester, UK: CambridgeHOK Refrigeration has a £1.5m deal with Stourgarden – a major UK onion packer and processor. Stourgarden packs and processes 75,000 tonnes of Red, Brown and Pink onions a year, mainly to supply a high-profile retailers, restaurants chains and food manufacturers. Already one of the biggest onion packers and processors in England, it …
Gorsey Point, Widnes, UK: A new NHS Supply Chain temperature-controlled regional distribution centre is now fully operational, supplying products and medical equipment to hospitals and other health care providers across the North West. The 400,000sq ft Gorsey Point centre is around three times larger than the site it replaces, providing 60,000 pallet spaces – an …
Bedford, UK: Movianto UK is taking over the warehousing and distribution of all Aguettant infusion bags to the NHS. Movianto UK has supplied NHS hospitals for over 20 years and is “known and trusted supplier to the NHS”, says Claire Broomfield, managing director, Aguettant. The collaboration follows the acquisition of Carelide by Laboratoire Aguettant in …
Trowbridge, UK: Meals provider Apetito is spending £14.3m on 200 refrigerated electric vans for its Wiltshire Farm Foods fleet. The vans will be rolled out this year as the company moves towards net zero. The investment is a key milestone to convert 75% of Wiltshire Farm Foods delivery fleet to electric vehicles before the end …
London, UK: The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has welcomed the emphasis on innovation and economic prosperity outlined in His Majesty’s King’s Speech 2024 today. CCF says that the cold chain industry plays a vital role in ensuring a thriving UK economy and a resilient national supply chain. “We stand ready to partner with the new …
Dover, UK: The date for the introduction of the EU’s new Entry/Exit system has been delayed again – pushed back from October until November – according to multiple press reports. The launch of the new checks to enter the EU has been delayed from 6 October until at least 10 November. The new measures mean …
Kettering, UK: Bakery chain Greggs has submitted plans for a new national distribution centre at Symmetry Park in Kettering. The distribution centre will bolster the company’s capacity to supply ambient and chilled products to a growing portfolio of shops. The planning application contains details for 311,551 sq ft of logistics space on a 25.1-acre plot. …
Breda, the Netherlands: NewCold is celebrating 12 years of growth since it was founded in the Netherlands on 16 July 2012. Bram Hage founded the company from a small office Breda – with the backing of Westport Capital Partners, NewCold has grown rapidly. It now has a global network that includes 18, mostly highly automated, …
London, UK: The new Labour government, with Keir Starmer as prime minister, should prioritise delivering an infrastructure programme to help freight movements, according to the logistics industry. Logistics UK has set out how the new government should take forward the logistics sector’s priorities in its first 100 days and in its first fiscal event. Logistics …
Brussels, Belgium: Collaboration between the European parliament and businesses operating cold chains in Europe is vital, the Global Cold Chain Alliance says. Signing the Antwerp Declaration in support of the European Industrial Deal last week, the Global Cold Chain Alliance called for greater support for investment in infrastructure, innovation and future skills. “Alongside many heads …
Crick, UK: XPO Logistics has created a new Female Driver Academy to help attract more women into the industry. The drivers who join the Academy will undertake a 12 to 16-week programme using the XPO Logistics internal driver training team to develop and sharpen their skills. The first candidate assessment days were held at the …
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