Liverpool, UK: Cold Chain Live! 2023 is the event that sets the agenda for the cold chain industry “bringing the best insights from world leading experts, unique open discussion on practical challenges and opportunities in cold storage, transport, compliance, and sustainability,” says the organiser, the Cold Chain Federation. “Unmissable content, as well as unrivalled networking …
Cheltenham, UK: Food wholesaler Creed Foodservice is introducing Microlise’s Journey Management and E-Pod (electronic proof of delivery) technology to its 87 vehicles. The move is designed to improve Creed’s delivery processes and customer satisfaction, and “embrace a more efficient, technology-driven operation”. E-Pod provides image-capturing capabilities, enabling drivers to seamlessly carry out tasks while on the …
Horstmar, Germany: TÜV Süd has confirmed certification of Schmitz Cargobull’s TrailerConnect telematics in accordance with Good Distribution Practice. “Through the certification of TrailerConnect, our customers can present an important certificate for their GDP audits, which attests to the high quality and safety of our products,” reports Boris Billich, sales director, Schmitz Cargobull. “With our GDP certificate, …
Glasgow, Scotland: McLanachan Transport has ten new Gray & Adams trailers with Thermo King Advancer Spectrum A-500 fridges, the latest refrigeration systems from Thermo King. The bespoke multi-temperature trailers are by Gray & Adams and supplied by TIP on a long-term hire basis with the support of Thermo King Northern. “As we support many temperature-controlled …
London, UK: A trial of a system designed to cut red tape for fish exporters after Brexit is ending without a replacement,. The digital version of the paper health certificates required for all fish and chilled food being exported to Europe was intended to save traders time and up to £3m on post-Brexit paperwork. The …
London, UK: The EU has rejected attempts by the UK government to bypass Brussels on post-Brexit trade rules. The European Commission warned the UK that contacting each country directly was “outside” the terms of the Brexit trade deal. The rebuke comes as the UK government came under pressure from EU and British businesses to spell …
Boroughbridge, UK: Reed Boardall has taken delivery of 60 Vector S15 units, the first UK customer for the all-new mono-temperature fridge. Dawsongroup Truck & Trailer provided the fridges, as well as 20 Vector HE 19 multi-temperature systems, which collectively could save more than 800 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year through reduced fuel burn. …
Greenwich, Connecticut, USA: GXO Logistics highlighted its new Sainsbury’s contract when it posted second quarter results that showed revenue grew 11% year on year to £1.9bn ($2.4bn).Sainsbury’s announced the changes to its distribution and warehousing earlier this year – GXO became its dedicated warehouse partner for fresh and frozen food. Bill Fraine, GXO’s chief commercial …
London, UK: A Fiat E-Scudo van has broken the previous Guinness record for the great distance travelled on a single charge: 311.18miles (500.8km). The record-breaking feat was achieved by Webfleet-sponsored drivers Kevin Booker, Sam Clarke and Fergal McGrath in a Fiat E-Scudo fitted with Bridgestone Duravis tyres. Webfleet verified the record breaking journey with video …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: Fiona Hamilton, regional transport manager at ACS&T Logistics, now part of Constellation, and Sarah Wilkes-Jones, transport manager at Brakes, part of Sysco, are two of the five finalists in Logistics UK’s Transport Manager of the Year 2023 competition. The finalists took part in an online legislation and compliance knowledge test, as well …
Warrington, UK: Carrier Transicold’s Vector E-Cool is the first technology of its kind available to UK customers without the requirement for individual vehicle approval testing, Carrier Transicold says. Launched in 2020, When Carrier Transicold launched the autonomous Vector E-Cool there were no standardised, technical regulations related to the system’s axle regeneration technology, so every new …
London, UK: Culina Group, WS Group, A.W. Jenkinson Group and its subsidiaries have acquired 2,500 trucks to be delivered over 12 months through the Consortium Purchasing group. The order includes 100 regional-haul 4×2 electric tractors and three years repair and maintenance contracts. The deal includes 2,250 internal combustion engine trucks with a majority powered by …
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