Lyon, France: Thermo King invites visitors to “step into the future of refrigeration” with its electric alternatives to traditional refrigeration systems at Solutrans taking place next week in Lyon, France. “At Thermo King, we believe in the power of innovation to transform industries. When in 2021, we introduced our all-electric portfolio branded evolve, we pledged …
Dublin, Ireland: UK convenience food producer, Greencore, has taken its first electric vehicle, part of a 300 vehicle order from Petit Forestier. The acquisition of a 3.5t Renault Master ZE is the start of a new era for Greencore Direct to Store as it explores alternative fuel sources for its fleet of vehicles. Petit Forestier …
Lyon, France: Daikin is showing its van, truck, and trailer electric and plug-in hybrid refrigeration at Solutrans, France, next week. Daikin’s latest development is its new trailer fridge that includes Daikin’s telematics. Highlights on the Daikin stand are: Solutrans takes place in Lyon, France, 21- 25 November.
Derby, UK: SmartParc and Segro have built a high-tech food manufacturing and distribution campus on a 155-acre site in Derby with Veolia providing the heating and cooling using ‘clean’ energy.The 2m sq ft campus style hub offers flexible spaces ranging from starter units at 3,500sq ft to manufacturing units up to 400,000sq ft. The site …
Brussels, Belgium: Results of a Thermo King trial of its AxlePower system demonstrate the system’s environmental success, Thermo King says. Thermo King’s AxlePower system is a collaboration between Thermo King and BPW Bergische Achsen KG. Thermo King AxlePower, which is in serial production, is an integrated, tractor independent system that combines BPW’s ePower axle with …
Lusaka, Zambia: Nicoletta Effah, a graduate operations management trainee for GXO, has embarked upon a six-month secondment as a project officer for Transaid. Her arrival marks 15 years since Transaid first partnered with the Industrial Training Centre, the only public commercial driver training school in Zambia – to build capacity to deliver driver training to …
Rotterdam, Netherlands: Maersk has started construction of a cold store in Rotterdam. The 40,000sq metre cold store will “improve Maersk’s cold chain service in northwest Europe by offering simpler and more integrated supply chain solutions from its logistics hub in Rotterdam”, said Michel Blonk, regional construction project manager for Europe.
Slough, UK: Sovereign Speed has diversified into the temperature-controlled sector adding a multi-temp’ Cool Liner trailer from Krone to its fleet. Sovereign Speed is based in Germany, providing express handling services for general and time-sensitive freight in the UK and on the continent. The Cool Liner can carry most perishable goods including pharmaceutical products. It …
London, UK: The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has highlighted efforts by temperature-controlled transport operators to decarbonise and electrify their fleets. The article on the society’s weekly newsletter flags up efforts by Manfreight, Freshlinc, Brakes, and Asda; using equipment from Solomon Commercials, Carrier Transicold, Volvo, GAH , Schmitz Cargobull, Gray & Adams, and Paneltex, …
Reading, UK: Passive temperature-controlled container supplier Tower Cold Chain has developed a lightweight product compatible with US and EU pallets. The Evolution 1600 Tower Universal Pallet “gives the pharmaceutical and life sciences markets unparalleled levels of efficiency and versatility in their cold chain operations,” the company says. It can maintain the temperature integrity of pharmaceutical …
London, UK: The UK government is bringing forward an Automated Vehicles Bill over the course of the next parliament, paving the way for use of self-driving vehicles on UK roads. The move, announced in the King’s Speech, could “make last-mile delivery and long-haul freight services more efficient and reduce congestion”, says the government. The bill …
Livingston, Scotland: Cold Chain News usually reports new trailer acquisitions. Here, Grey & Adams reports how a 12 year trailer for Tesco has earned its keep. Gray & Adams prides itself on trailers built to last, that with proper care and maintenance will run run like new for up to 12-15 years. And so it …
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