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In case you missed it, Latest News16th February 2023

Iveco plants a tree for every vehicle sold

Basildon, Iveco has pledged to plant a tree sapling for every new Iveco vehicle sold backdated to January 2022. Iveco is working with the Future Forest Company on the tree planting initiative. The Future Forest Company plans to remove a million tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere by 2030. Its UK tree-planting program not only …

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In case you missed it, Latest News15th February 2023

Clarity needed of London truck vision standards say Logistics UK

London, UK: More details are needed about London’s planned Direct Vision Standard if transport companies are to have effective consultation, says Logistics UK. Chris Yarsley, senior policy manager – road regulation, Logistics UK, said: “The consultation document currently provided by TfL states that the specification for various safety features, including sensors, will be made available …

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In case you missed it, Latest News14th February 2023

Primafruit switches to automated lift trucks

Evesham, UK: Primafruit, a fresh produce importer, has introduced fully automated counterbalanced trucks at its Evesham warehouse. Toyota Material Handling supplied its Autopilot range of automated guided vehicles for the storing and packing operation. Fresh fruit arrives at the 41,000sq metre site from Europe and South America and is taken by the automated trucks from …

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In case you missed it, Latest News14th February 2023

C&M Transport marks 20 years

Wrexham, UK: Refrigerated transporter C&M Transport is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by adding several New Generation Daf tractors to the fleet. One of the new Daf is an XG show here with new side skirts, visor and lights galore. C&M Transport provides temperature-controlled services in the UK and Europe for food and drink Industry. “Our …

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In case you missed it, Latest News13th February 2023

Stewarts of Tayside adds 20 new vehicles

Perth, Scotland: Fresh produce supplier Stewarts of Tayside has added ten Daf New Generation XF 480 6×2 tractors and ten Gray & Adams refrigerated trailers to its fleet. Finding for the new vehicles was by Asset Alliance Group. The 44-tonners are supplied on three-year contract hire, while the trailers with dual temperature fridges arrive on operating lease contracts. …

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In case you missed it, Latest News13th February 2023

Brakes trials Frigoblock electric refrigeration

Ashford, UK: Brakes, part of Sysco, is using two new Frigoblock-refrigerated electric Daf rigids for deliveries to test the performance of the vehicles and temperature control systems. The electric 19-tonners have Frigoblock EK25 and FK2 fridges. The Electra truck with EK25 unit has been in operation since late 2022, while the electric Daf LF truck …

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In case you missed it, Viewpoint9th February 2023

Seven reasons why it’s the right time for a career in logistics

Opportunities abound for those who dare, says Leigh Anderson, managing director at Bis Henderson Recruitment Northampton, UK: Until recently, very few civilians had much idea about what ‘logistics’ meant – something military perhaps? Or something to do with drivers and shelf-stackers? At any rate, not an obvious career recommendation for your sons and daughters. And …

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Cold Chain Federation reveals speakers for Climate Summit

Coventry, UK: The Cold Chain Federation has revealed the speaker line-up for its Cold Chain Climate Summit in March 2023. This is the first event of its type to explore the key issues, challenges and opportunities for the cold chain in responding to, and preparing for, net zero. Keynote speeches will be delivered by Claire …

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Lineage Logistics expands fresh produce service to Europe

Novi, Michigan: Lineage Logistics is to expand its European fresh produce serviceon the back of its acquisition of Kloosterboer. Lineage Fresh was launched in the US last year and is being extended to Europe. The service provides fresh storage for importers, grocers, and producers of fresh fruit and produce. Lineage Fresh will allow products with …

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Cold Chain Federation welcomes creation of new government energy department

London, UK: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Grant Shapps as the new energy and net zero secretary in a shake-up of government departments. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has been broken up as part of the reorganisation. Greg Hands has replaced Nadhim Zahawi after the former Tory party chairman was sacked …

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Global logistics directors see a 2023 recession as ‘likely’ or ‘certain’

Bath, UK: Nearly 70% of global logistics companies say they are bracing for recession amid higher costs, slowing demand, and ongoing supply chain disruption, as a result of China’s battle to contain Covid, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the impact of climate change. And 90% of the 750 respondents to a survey for the 2023 …

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Fresh Direct expands Bicester kitchens

Bicester, UK: Fresh Direct is adding new equipment and infrastructure to its Bicester site to meet a fourfold increase in production for its Fresh Kitchen brand. The £2m upgrade includes ovens, blast chillers, and high volume boiling pan, to increase manufacturing capacity by 20%. “Historically, Fresh Kitchen manufactured products for foodservice operators looking to elevate …

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