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Apetito’s Carrier-cooled Gray & Adams double deckers

Trowbridge, UK: Catering supplier Apetito has taken delivery of 10 double-deck Gray & Adams reefers with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 fridges. The specification follows trials of the system and an Eco-Drive-equipped tractor unit, which helped to reduce carbon emissions, deliver fuel savings and diminish operating noise. The move will play a key role in …

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Latest News9th March 2023

Ceva Logistics aims for low-carbon warehousing

Marseilles, France: Ceva Logistics has committed to switching all its warehouses to low-carbon electricity by 2025. The commitment will rely on a combination of purchasing low-carbon electricity (renewable and nuclear) from local utility providers and increasing its own production of electricity using rooftop solar panels. By the end of 2025, the company expects to have …

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Long-term plans needed for low carbon fuels says Logistics UK

London, UK: Britain need a long-term plan from government to use low carbon fuels, Logistics Uk says. “To date, LCFs [low carbon fuels] have received significantly less attention in policy and political debate than electric vehicles, however, current battery technology is not widely available in every type of logistics vehicle, and LCFs can provide a …

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Latest News8th March 2023

Drivers face ‘Highway to Hell’ as M25 emergency workers ballot for strikes

London, UK: The Unite union is warning that HGV drivers using the M25 face ‘Highway to Hell’ journeys this spring as workers employed by the joint venture company Connect Plus Services, who provide maintenance and undertake emergency responses on the motorway, ballot for industrial action over pay. Unite says that the 150 plus workers have …

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Brakes launches International Women’s Day livery

Warrington, UK: Brakes has launched a vehicle livery to encourage women to consider a career in wholesale. The vehicle is liveried in purple, the colour of International Women’s Day, and features three women in various wholesale roles and will go into service today, International Women’s Day. Margaret Gooch, human resource director, Sysco in Great Britain, …

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Logistics and careers for women

London, UK: Logistics provides the perfect working environment for women, particularly for those returning to work after a career break, says Logistics UK. But, only 16.6% of roles in logistics were held by women in June 2021, Logistics UK says. Jonas Keat, policy advisor for skills, Logistics UK, said the industry offers excellent opportunities for …

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Latest News7th March 2023

Ocado Logistics takes on solar power refrigeration

Hatfield, UK: Ocado Logistics is using Titan solar power refrigeration on its double-deck trailers. Marshall Fleet Solutions is the sole supplier of the Titan system which in Ocado’s case is a first on a double-deck trailer. The 4.98m high trailer has an Advancer A400 fridge Titan taking power from solar panel generated electricity stored in …

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Latest News7th March 2023

Geodis concludes acquisition of Trans-o-flex in Germany

Frankfurt, Germany: Geodis has finalised the acquisition of Trans-o-flex – a German distribution network for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical goods – following regulatory approval. Geodis says the move will “establish Geodis as one of the most prominent players in the key market of healthcare and will significantly enhance its delivery capabilities in Europe”. Marie-Christine Lombard, chief executive, …

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Latest News6th March 2023

More than 600,000 small UK firms at risk

London, UK: More than 600,000 small businesses risk closure, new research says. Web hosting company GoDaddy’s analysis of 2.3 million companies with fewer than 10 employees found 630,000 of them reported skyrocketing costs could put them out of business. “The research also reveals the potentially disastrous consequences that the cost-of-living crisis could have on them,” …

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Latest News6th March 2023

Conference: Resilience in the supply chain

London, UK: A one-day conference, Supply Chain Resilience, is being staged by Logistics UK on 23 March. The event, at the America Square Conference Centre, London, is aimed at industry leaders. Alan McKinnon, professor of logistics, Kuhne Logistics University is the keynote speaker. The programme will include presentations and debate from other leading industry experts …

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Latest News6th March 2023

Northern Ireland Brexit deal to take two years to implement

London, UK: The government will explain over the next few days in more detail how the new deal to replace the Northern Ireland protocol will work, said Chris Heaton-Harris, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. He said London would seek to provide assurances around Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom by amending legislation, a …

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Denholm Seafoods builds new cold store as part of £30m upgrade

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland: Fish processing company Denholm Seafoods is building a new 12,000sq m cold store in Peterhead as part of a £30m project. The upgrade will enable Denholm Seafoods to increase its daily freezing capacity and boost cold storage capacity to 19,000 tonnes. The cold store is being built adjacent to the current Denholm …

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