London, UK: The travel chaos at Dover at the start of the Easter weekend was an obvious manifestation of post-Brexit life and the burdens it places on UK citizens. The problem was simple: additional passport checks on every non-EU person delayed ferry boarding. And it will only get worse becuase from November EU rules require …
Johannesburg, South Africa: Fund management company AP Moller Capital is to acquire Vector Logistics, South Africa’s leading frozen logistics operator, from its owner RCL Foods. The acquisition is expected to enable Vector Logistics to expand its supply chain expertise and logistics services to meet growing demand in Africa. Completion is subject to approval by the …
Horstmar, Germany: Schmitz Cargobull has partnered with Trimble, a provider of GPS and communication software, to allow customers to better use data from trailers and fridges. Integration of the Trimble system with Schmitz Cargobull’s Data Management Center provides Trimble customers with an overview of truck and trailer data on one platform without the need to …
Reading, UK: The government’s proposals for new food controls on all goods imported to the UK from the EU will fuel shortages and price inflation, warns the Cold Chain Federation. Post-Brexit checks on goods coming to the UK from the EU are to be reduced, the government says, with a new model announced to “minimise …
London, UK: The worst of the supply chain crisis may be over but huge threats persist, a logistics expert has warned. The acute supply chain crisis experienced by the logistics industry in recent years is almost over, according to Alan McKinnon, Professor of Logistics, Kuehne Logistics University (Hamburg). Speaking during his keynote speech at Logistics …
Leeds, UK: German supermarket discount retailer Lidl is planning to build a 580,000ft² regional distribution centre (RDC) in Leeds to handle chilled, frozen and ambient goods. The RDC will store and distribute fresh produce and non-food goods to supermarkets across Yorkshire. Lidl made the decision to build a distribution centre in Leeds following a review …
Leicester, UK: Logistics UK’s Vans Today event takes place on on 27 April at Leicester City Football Club. The event covers updates on electric vehicles, ways to optimise van operations, van-focussed compliance challenges and the importance of maintaining van security. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of Logistics UK’s Member Advice Centre team …
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK: Fleets investing in electric vehicles risk falling foul of ‘charging deserts’ in harder-to-reach areas of the UK, warns industry leaders. Matthew Lumsden, chief executive, Connected Energy, says:”While grid capabilities are increasing in a bid to keep pace with electric vehicle adoption, the focus is largely on urban areas. This leaves large …
SIngapore: Cathay Cargo is to rent temperature-controlled boxes from Tower Cold Chain, giving its customers access to a wider range of temperature-controlled solutions in terms of container size and payload volume. Tower Cold Chain’s boxes suit pharmaceutical, biotech and life-science products and allow the airline to extend its range of container choice. This new partnership …
Basildon, UK: Pod Point is to be Iveco’s preferred supplier for electric vehicle charging.Iveco will recommend Pod Point to customers buying new E-Daily vans. Swapping the pump for the plug can be a daunting prospect for those new to the world of electric vehicles, but Pod Point aims to simplify the process, for feet and …
Cambridge, UK: Buffaload is marking spring with an Easter trailer, pictured here. Quite simply, the double-deck reefer generates less carbon while delivering more goodies. Ross Taylor, chief executive, said: “In partnership with Buffaload you can make your chilled delivery network carbon neutral by 2023. At Buffaload we are on a mission to proceed with an environmentally …
Birmingham, UK: The Health and Safety Event opens at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre next month. The event takes place on 25-27 April when industry leaders will share their knowledge and experience on topics, including mental health, drug testing, fatigue, phone use and other distractions. “Legal responsibility for driver safety sits at the top of the …
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