Independent transport refrigeration specialist, CB Transport Refrigeration Limited has reached a milestone of installing 1,500 solar panels to its refrigerated (reefer) trailers. It turned to solar power back in 2021 to help customers eliminate fridge battery issues, reduce call-outs and keep temperature-controlled goods moving. What started as a one-off trial fitting Genie Insight’s solar panels …
All 16 students from the latest cohort of the TIP Mechanic Academy have now successfully graduated, as the programme continues to build a strong pipeline of skilled trailer technicians for TIP’s UK workshop network. Including this year, the programme has now trained 40 specialist trailer mechanics since launching in autumn 2023; a 100% graduation rate. …
High fuel prices across the globe are putting fleet operators under renewed pressure. However, businesses can reduce much of that impact by tackling avoidable fuel waste, according to Webfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution. Webfleet points out that even modest gains in fuel efficiency can help reduce operating costs. As the experiences of Webfleet customers …
A successful trial of the Carrier Transicold Pulsor® 400 multi-temperature (MT) unit has prompted wholesale food supplier Adams Foodservice to strengthen its fleet, improving fuel efficiency and maintaining precise temperature control across complex multi-drop delivery routes. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. …
Manfreight has once again secured the AA BRCGS Accreditation – the highest grade achievable – following successful audits of our Belfast Temperature-Controlled Warehouse and our Portadown Logistics Hub this week. BRCGS is a globally recognised leader in supply chain assurance, setting the benchmark for product safety, integrity, and quality across storage and distribution. Its rigorous …
The British electric transport refrigeration manufacturer has entered the Spanish market, with logistics operator Grupo Carreras beginning a pilot deployment of Sunswap Endurance in May 2026. The expansion is supported by a partnership with SOR Iberica, part of the Reefer Group, which has manufactured refrigerated trailers in Spain since 1970. The partnership gives operators a …
Asda has begun introducing to its fleet an additional 55 temperature-controlled step-frame moving-deck double deck trailers manufactured by Tiger, following successful trials last year. The order is Tiger’s first for the dual-temperature variant of its refrigerated lifting deck trailer and will provide versatility for transporting chilled and frozen goods across the retailer’s network. These new …
Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, has received the Cold Chain Sustainability Award – Technological Breakthrough: Sustainable Partnership Project. The award recognises Thermo King’s collaboration with KDM Solutions and Blue Cube PCS to deliver a new generation of firesafe, low energy portable cold stores for the UK. …
Boroughbridge-based Reed Boardall, one of the UK’s largest temperature-controlled food distribution businesses, has announced a new partnership with vehicle safety tech firm, Leeds-headquartered SM UK, which will see Reed Boardall’s new fleet of Volvo trucks equipped with the latest in fleet safety technology. Under the partnership, SM UK will install a suite of cutting-edge systems …
Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading foodservice providers, has added another string to its bow with the announcement of another addition to its depot network in Durham. This latest estate development marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in long-term infrastructure and network growth and is expected to start operating this summer. Located …
Richard Parr has been appointed managing director of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning specialist Ryan-Jayberg. He replaces Colin Green, who becomes the company’s vice chairman. Parr, who was previously Ryan-Jayberg’s engineering director, joined the refrigeration industry in 2005 having studied design & innovation. Colin Green, who has worked for Ryan-Jayberg since 2006, became MD in …
CubeCold, a leading European provider of cold storage and logistics solutions, today announces the official opening of its state-of-the-art multi-temperature cold storage facility in Theale, Berkshire, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s strategic expansion across the UK. The development comes just three years after Cube Cold’s acquisition of Pulleyn Transport and reinforces its commitment …
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