Copenhagen, Denmark: Maersk has suspended all its container shipping through the Red Sea following missile and drone attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The group has vowed to target vessels in an attempt to pressure Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip. The Danish firm said it was making the move after a “near-miss” involving …
A New Year message from Phil Pluck, chief executive, Cold Chain Federation Reading, UK: Since joining the Cold Chain Federation in November, I have had the privilege of spending time with federation members across the UK: visiting their facilities, seeing their operations in action, listening to their views and experiences, and really getting under the …
Redditch, UK: Children at Beoley First School in Redditch enjoyed their Christmas Fayre thanks to Oakland International who once again sponsored the school’s Christmas Carousel. Beoley First School, head teacher, Ben Irving, said: “In recent years the carousel has become a firm favourite, adding to the festive atmosphere.” Oakland International executive assistant Jane Thompson said: …
Fraserburgh, Scotland: Gray & Adams has supplied Waitrose with 18 bodies for gas-powered rigid trucks. Waitrose operates a mixed fleet of refrigerated trailers and rigids, mostly built by Gray & Adams. The 18 tonners are used for central London deliveries and to meet sustainability targets are and gas-powered Scanias with electric fridges. The combination of …
London, UK: Gist has worked with charity network FareShare over the last year to redistribute food that is too good to waste. Since January Gist have provided 265 tonnes of food, which equates to over 631,000 meals, to support communities across the UK. To maximise efficiency of surplus redistribution, Gist and FareShare have linked Gist depots …
London, UK: New regulations governing Driver Certificate of Professional Competence will introduce more flexibility and better targeted training, says Logistics UK. Currently, drivers must undertake a block of 35 hours’ training, but the new regulations make training more targeted an flexible. Chris Yarsley, senior policy manager, Road Freight Regulation, Logistics UK said the new legislation will …
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA: Carrier Global Corporation is to sell its global commercial refrigeration business to its decades-long joint venture partner Haier. Carrier Transicold transport refrigeration, Sensitech and its Lynx digital cold chain platform are not included in the transaction. Carrier Commercial Refrigeration operates worldwide and its brands include Profroid, Celsior and Green & …
Rochdale, UK: Strike action among Wincanton drivers on the Asda contract in Rochdale has been called off after the workers accepted an improved pay offer of 8.25%. The drivers were also offered premium overtime rates. The Unite union had previously warned that Asda and its customers were facing nationwide shortages of chilled goods due to …
Redditch, UK: Oakland International is appealing for winter coats and warm clothes in support of Hope4’s Winter Coats Campaign. The charity is collecting winter clothes, especially for children, in great need in Ukraine and Moldova. Oakland International has donated the transport to take all donated items to Chisinau in Moldova where they will be distributed …
Keighley, UK: Timothy Taylor’s brewery has taken delivery of two new temperature-controlled curtainsided trailers with a Carrier Transicold Vector 1550 fridges. The Carrier Transicold Vector 1550 units are on 13.6-metre Lawrence David trailers, replacing older equivalent products in Timothy Taylor’s mixed commercial vehicle fleet. The trailers will will operate from the company’s brewery in Keighley, …
Warsaw, Poland: NewCold is building a €112m temperature-controlled warehouse in Nowy Modlin, near Warsaw and expanding its existing automated site in Kutno to double capacity to 57,600 pallet positions. The new warehouse outside Warsaw will add 94,600 pallet positions, bringing NewCold’s total capacity in Poland to 207,200 pallet positions. “We are growing in Poland, in Europe, …
London UK: Sysco has won the Sustainable Wholesaler of the Year award at the Federation of Wholesale Distributors Awards. The judges cited Sysco’s “holistic approach to sustainability” for its success. The decarbonisation of its fleet, renewable energy expansion, plant-based food programmes and its community support programme were among the key reasons that saw Sysco GB …
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