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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
London, UK: The start of National Apprenticeship Week (February 6-12) has prompted the RHA to call again for a skills levy to replace the current apprenticeship levy (AL) scheme. Rod McKenzie, the RHA’s director for policy and public affairs, said: “Although well-intentioned we have heard loud and clear from our members that it (AL scheme) …
Amsterdam, Netherlands: TIP is pushing emission-free refrigerated trailers using solar energy to power the fridge. The company has launched two innovations: the E-reefer, using the net to power its battery, and the AxlePower, using the reefer’s lost energy as a power source for its refrigeration unit. TIP is also piloting Endurance; a battery and solar-powered …
Slough UK: Bidfood has launched four food-inspired landscapes on its vehicles following a competition among its staff. As a nod to the company’s strapline, ‘Inspired by You’, the competition sought a design to inspire the next Bidfood landscapes and win a £500 voucher. After receiving nearly 100 entries, a panel of experts with knowledge in …
London, UK: From Monday 13 February new regulations apply governing clandestine entrants to the UK. The changes include: There is more detailed information on the government Border Force website.
Doncaster, UK: Pharmaceutical wholesaler Mawdsleys is building a new cold store in Doncaster. Contractor Russell WBHO has started work on the £12m extension that will double the size of the firm’s existing cold store and distribution site at Redhouse, Doncaster. The project is due for completion this summer. The 152,000sq ft portal frame warehouse comprises …
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