Cold Chain Federation member Oakland International colleagues and friends are in training ahead of an epic three-day bike ride from Great Yarmouth to Warwick (27th to 29th June) to raise funds for children’s charity Molly Ollys. The Oakland and Friends team is made up of members of the Oakland International family, including staff from the …
One of the UK’s leading freight and logistics providers has praised the performance and reliability of Mitsubishi GRENDiA forklifts, after extending its 12-year partnership with its local Mitsubishi Forklift Truck distributor. For nearly 30 years, Simarco International has delivered tailored logistics solutions for clients across the UK, Europe, and international trade routes. The company operates …
The Cold Chain Federation has today issued an urgent open letter to Daniel Zeichner MP, Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, calling for immediate action to establish a robust food and pharmaceutical resilience plan for the UK. The Federation highlights critical vulnerabilities in the nation’s supply chains, exacerbated by global issues and …
Operations Manager Valentina-Florin Drescanu was delighted to represent Cold Chain Federation member Oakland International at the Cold Chain Federation’s recent Parliamentary Reception in London along with cold chain members and Parliamentarians to highlight a truly vital sector. The event’s focus was to shine a spotlight on the cold chain and how critical it is to …
Cold Chain Federation member Beijer Ref’s high-speed Refrec Reclaim refrigerant recovery service helped contractor EJM Engineered Systems to complete a coldstore plant room upgrade for a customer in Norfolk. With new plant installed for temperature-controlled storage and logistics specialist StoreLogs, in Thetford, the refrigerant remaining in previous equipment needed to be removed quickly and efficiently. …
On this World Ocean Day, we celebrate the immense value of the Ocean – a source of life, food, energy, and biodiversity, and a vital ally in the fight against global warming. The Ocean produces half of the world’s oxygen, and as the world’s largest carbon sink, absorbs a quarter of all CO₂ emissions. It …
Cold Chain Federation member, blast freezer and cold storage specialist Blue Cube has welcomed Mark Yates as its new Managing Director, following a successful tenure by Alan Hunt. In his new role, Yates will oversee Blue Cube’s ambitious growth strategy, centred on delivering exceptional value for customers and driving future innovation. Yates has been with …
Cold Chain Federation member Schmitz Cargobull is now working with the renowned service provider 24/7 Assistance, a move that improves and expands the capabilities of Cargobull Euroservice. 24/7 Assistance offers support and mobility services for transport and logistics and all kinds of commercial vehicles. “In our partnership with 24/7 Assistance, the focus will continue to …
The success of Generation Logistics, the cross-industry awareness campaign to build interest in careers in the sector, has received further acknowledgement this week with news that two of the campaign’s principals, Bethany Windsor and Phil Roe, have been shortlisted for honours at this year’s prestigious Everywoman Transport and Logistics Awards. The programme’s manager, Bethany Windsor, …
Anyone trying to advance the level of digitalisation in their processes will increase the efficiency of their transport business as well as their profitability. Following the motto of “Delivering Performance”, Schmitz Cargobull (Cold Chain Federation member) is focusing on digital, efficient and sustainable solutions that enable transport and logistics companies to increase their performance. Together …
Demelza Prothero has been appointed DLM (Distress Load Management) Customer Excellence Manager by total supply chain solutions provider & Cold Chain Federation member Oakland International. With 17-years’ experience gained from within retail and the high-end commercial equipment and domestic appliance sectors, Demelza brings a wealth of senior level experience to the roll. Said Demelza: “I’m …
Temperature-controlled operator Keep It Cool said its 11% growth over the last 12 months had been achieved by responding to rising demand while maintaining high service levels. The company said last year had been “tremendously busy” and included it winning refrigerated courier of the year at the TCS&D awards. Keep It Cool added that it …
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