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Latest News31st August 2023

Swisslog shows automation at Cold Chain Live! 2023

Redditch, UK: Swisslog is promoting its automation systems for cold stores at Cold Chain Live! 2023, 14-15 September 2023 at the ACC, Liverpool, UK. Swisslog has undertaken over 250 deep-freeze projects and will show a recent project for Virto Group of the automation of its warehouse in Funes, Spain. Here the upgrade delivered more storage …

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Latest News31st August 2023

First test for solar-​powered hybrid Scania

Södertälje, Sweden: Scania is testing a hybrid truck with a solar panel covered trailer on public roads. The development follows a two-year research collaboration involving Scania, Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, and Dalakraft. The solar energy decreases operational costs and local emissions significantly because of the truck’s self-produced energy. “Scania’s purpose …

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Latest News31st August 2023

Bryan Verbarendse is new chief operating officer at Americold

Atlanta, Georgia, USA: Americold Realty Trust has appointed Bryan Verbarendse as its chief operating officer for North America. Verbarendse will lead Americold’s North America operations and various support functions. Prior to joining Americold he was senior vice president of distribution and replenishment for Albertson’s. “We’re pleased to welcome Bryan to the Americold team,” said George …

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Latest News31st August 2023

Pret A Manger fined £800,000 after walk-in freezer accident

London: Pret A Manger has been fined £800,000 after one of its staff was trapped inside a freezer. The employee endured a two-and-a-half-hour ordeal, suffering the effects of hypothermia after being trapped in a freezer at a Pret A Manger outlet at Victoria coach station on 29 July 2021. Following her rescue, an inquiry uncovered …

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CoolKit concept-build for Lola’s Cupcakes

London,UK: CoolKit has teamed-up with London-based cupcake business, Lola’s Cupcakes, to create an industry-first van conversion. The van will showcase Lola’s Cupcakes as it delivers, maintain temperatures to meet food hygiene regulations, and comply with low-emission zones. Lola’s Cupcakes bakes and delivers with 31 vehicles some 20,000 cupcakes and more than 1,200 large celebration cakes …

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Latest News30th August 2023

Stroetmann goes for electric refrigeration

Essen, Germany: L Stroetmann Lebensmittel, a German food retailer and wholesaler and part of Edeka Group, is testing vehicles with different powertrains and electric Frigoblock refrigeration systems as part of the effort to decarbonise its supply chain. Stroetmann has long used Frigoblock systems and is now trialling hydrogen-powered Hyundai fuel cells and electric Mercedes-Benz E-Actros, …

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Müller trials Carrier zero-emission refrigeration

Manchester, UK: Müller Milk & Ingredients is trialling different technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of its truck fleet. The dairy company is testing whether solar panels and kinetic energy can power its refrigerated trailers, as an alternative to diesel engines. Müller, in partnership with Sunswap, trialled the delivery of fresh milk using refrigerated trailers …

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Government confirms fifth delay to post-Brexit border food checks

London, UK: After months of speculation, the government has finally confirmed that post-Brexit checks on food coming into the UK from the EU will not be fully introduced until next year. However, industry has questioned whether logistics companies will be able to prepare for the changes in the proposed time frame. The checks have been …

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Gressingham snaps up Hemswell Coldstore

Diss, Suffolk: The Gressingham Group has acquired Lincolnshire-based Hemswell Coldstore. Hemswell stores up to 5000 pallets of frozen produce. William Buchanan, group director at Gressingham Foods, said: “”Having a cold store helps streamline our distribution chain and operations. “ Stephen Hill, general manager at Hemswell Coldstore, said: “We started Hemswell Coldstore in 2011 and have …

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Latest News29th August 2023

India: Ceva Logistics acquires Stellar Value Chain Solutions

Marseille, France: Ceva Logistics has bought the majority of Mumbai-based Stellar Value ChainSolutions from an affiliate of private equity firm Warburg Pincus and other shareholders. CEVA will acquire approximately 2m square metres of space in 70 sites with 8,000 full-time and temporary employees, The Stellar acquisition will help CEVA diversify its presence in India, Mathieu …

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Modular real-time technology boosts pharma transport

Ganterschwil, Switzerland: Modular real-time technology is set to revolutionise the pharma industry by eliminating the need for two separate systems, according to a white paper from Berlinger & Co. The company, which supplies pharma cold chain temperature monitoring equipment, has developed its Modular Real-Time cold chain system. The SmartSystem offers multiple condition monitoring and pharma …

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Krone and TIP integrate trailer telematics

Amsterdam, Netherlands: Krone and TIP Group have partnered to allow data transfer between Krone’s telematics hardware and TIP Trailer telematics. The integration of the systems allows for the automatic transfer of trailer data between the two systems. “Digital transformation necessitates data standardisation, system interoperability, and open interfaces. Our partnership with TIP is a manifestation of …

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