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 …
Leatherhead, UK: An increasing number of operators, including DFDS, Gist, Samworth Brothers, Staples Vegetables, TIP, and Bannister Transport, are trialing and bought Sunswap’s solar powered refrigeration. Cold Chain News looks at the company’s new technology, Endurance. Endurance is the world’s first purpose built battery and solar powered transport refrigeration unit, Sunswap says. “The fully electric …
London, UK: Marks & Spencer said its acquisition of Gist last year delivered over £30m of benefits during the first half of its financial year. Announcing its results for the 26 weeks to 30 September, the company said: “In food, the integration of Gist has gone well, with early cost savings and multiple small improvements …
Evesham, UK: Bannister Transport is to use Sunswap’s solar power refrigeration on all its 40 trailers within the next two years. The decision follows a two-week trial showing that the Bannister Transport fleet will be able to run 80-85% of the time from solar energy. In addition to reducing emissions, this transition will improve operational …
Lichfield, UK: Grayrentals, purchased by TIP in 2015, traded under its own name until now when it has taken the TIP name. Grayrentals has sites at Hull and Scunthorpe (workshop), and its truck division now has branches in Morley (Leeds) and Lichfield. The change name change reflects trailers and trucks are now offered under one …
Glasgow, Scotland: TIP has bought commercial vehicle workshop business CEM Scotland. CEM is in Coatbridge, 15km outside Glasgow, and provides trailer and truck maintenance and repair services, including body repairs and refurbishments, in addition to rental services. “The acquisition enhances TIP’s maintenance and repair services offer in the region, complementing the services already offered by …
Reading, UK: The Cold Chain Federation’s Energy Week, which takes place on 14-16 November, consists of three free webinars: new cold storage energy benchmarks and guidance on energy efficiency; an interview with cold chain energy professor Judith Evans; and a panel discussion on renewable energy. The Federation’s Cold Chain Report 2023 revealed that cold chain …
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