Wholesaler and Cold Chain Federation member Dean & Wood is once again backing charity fundraiser Daniel Fairbrother through its Quickfridge brand as he chases a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon (male) wearing sliders later this month. The partnership between Daniel and Quickfridge began after he completed the 2023 London Marathon with a domestic …
International development organisation, Transaid, has welcomed Europe’s largest independent tyre retreading company, Vaculug, as a new corporate partner. The three-year agreement builds upon Vaculug’s sponsorship of Transaid ambassador Guy Heywood’s many fundraising initiatives in recent years, as well as the donation of funds for Transaid’s access to healthcare programmes in Zambia. In February, Heywood and …
The World Shipping Council has welcomed an unprecedented global agreement at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) today, as a critical next step toward shipping decarbonization. Following a contentious and difficult debate, the IMO reached agreement on a measure to be finalized and adopted in October. The measure establishes a GHG fuel standard and framework that, if …
Haulage, distribution and warehousing specialist Wyvern Cargo is set to save £25,000 a year on trailer brake testing after investing in Cold Chain Federation member Webfleet’s advanced truck and trailer management solution. The company, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, has equipped 100 trailers with Webfleet’s Link 350 and Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) …
Cold Summit, a leading developer of next-generation cold storage solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its operations into Europe with the formation of Cold Summit Europe. To lead this strategic initiative, the company has appointed Harld Peters as President of Cold Summit Europe. Harld brings over 30 years of international experience in global supply chain management and …
Marks & Spencer has today announced plans to open a new 390k square foot distribution centre at Avonmouth in Bristol as part of its plan to develop a modern logistics network with additional capacity for growth. Modernising the supply chain is a key pillar in the M&S Reshape for Growth strategy. The new depot will …
With effect from 1 April 2025, Miguel Iglesias has become Sales Director for Cold Chain Federation member Schmitz Cargobull‘s Southwest Europe sales region. This is in addition to his role as Country Manager for Spain. In his new position, he reports to Ralph Kleideiter, Schmitz Cargobull AG Chief Sales Officer, and leads a team consisting …
Cold Chain Federation member Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, is addressing customers’ needs and the industry’s transition to electrified transport solutions by expanding its network of high voltage- certified dealerships and service stations across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. With 77 locations …
They plan to build a kitchen that will produce millions of delicious and nutritious meals for schools and hospitals using surplus food. The problem: Fresh produce is treated like a pariah – dumped, hidden and destroyed Up to 15% of all food grown in the UK never leaves the farm1, mainly because it doesn’t fit …
Temprecision International, a division of Smithers-Oasis and a worldwide leader in science-driven solutions for temperature-controlled shipping applications, has launched a plant-based foam called Temprecision® Advance Foam. Its renewable biomass materials led to the achievement of OK biobased certification from TÜV Austria with a 4-star rating, the highest available for OK biobased certifications. Temprecision® Advance Foam …
CLdN today announced a major investment plan for its terminal at Killingholme on the river Humber. The project will be completed in the second half of 2026. The investment will lead to a significant enhancement of cargo handling capabilities at the terminal and will cater for projected volume growth on CLdN’s North Sea connections …
Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, has completed a major solar panel installation at its Lurgan facility. This project reinforces Americold’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, ensuring long-term efficiency in the region. The new solar energy system will generate 616 MWh per year, covering 21% of the site’s energy needs and avoiding greenhouse …
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