Tritax Big Box Developments has announced the practical completion of a new national distribution centre for Greggs at Symmetry Park Kettering. Built by main contractor, TSL, the new 311,551 sq. ft. facility has been designed to achieve a minimum of BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard, an EPC A rating and meet net zero carbon in construction requirements. …
Freshlinc said additional revenues generated through its ambient consolidation centre and frozen operations helped minimise the impact of a downturn in chilled retail volumes last year. Turnover at the temperature controlled and ambient FMCG haulier reduced by 3% to £135.4m in the period ending 1 February 2025. It made a pre-tax loss of £898,000, which …
Staff at total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International have been reflecting on the power of the B Corp movement as it marks its 10th anniversary. Oakland has proudly held B Corp certification since 2022, and November’s Take 10 celebration offered employees the chance to consider what being part of this global community means for …
Fleets are set to set to benefit from a new era of connected video safety following a strategic collaboration between Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, and AI-powered video and risk intelligence specialist MANTIS. The agreement, building on a long-standing relationship between the two companies, will see MANTIS’s multi-cam system – supporting 360-degree external …
Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, will present its latest portfolio of advanced, future-ready refrigeration technologies at Solutrans 2025 in Lyon, France, at Hall 4, Stand F100. With a vision to ensure customers are “best fit for the future,” Thermo King is exhibiting a dynamic lineup …
Holdsworth Foods has invested in three cutting-edge trucks with bodies from Solomon Commercials and ECOOLTEC TM182 transport refrigeration units. This strategic purchase marks a significant leap forward in the British food wholesaler’s ambitious sustainability strategy. For Millicent Holdsworth, Compliance Director at the food wholesaler, the decision was clear: the environmental credentials of the all-electric drive, …
Happy Eggs, the UK’s responsibly-sourced egg brand, is taking its commitment to sustainability beyond the farm gate as parent company Noble Foods has begun rolling out the first of 40 Sunswap Endurance zero-emission transport refrigeration units. The adoption of battery and solar-powered refrigeration technology directly supports Noble Foods’ ambitious Net Zero commitments and follows successful …
Hultsteins, the Swedish and UK diesel-free refrigeration equipment manufacturer has announced a new sales manager appointment aimed at expanding the company’s reach across the UK. Mike Hunter joins the Hultsteins team, with an extensive sales career spanning over two decades in the commercial vehicle industry. He has a substantial sales background from building vehicle specifications …
Paul Arrowsmith, refrigeration design manager at Sainsbury’s has officially assumed the role of BRA president, taking over from Neil Roberts, Climalife’s technical sales director. Arrowsmith is a chartered engineer and has worked in the industry for over 40 years. He has been chair of the BRA End Users section as well as a member of …
Generation Logistics has confirmed a further wave of supporters for the fourth year of its industry awareness campaign, including GXO, Indurent, Morrisons, RHA, Tesco, Welch Group, WS Transport and Wincanton. Find out more about Generation Logistics here.
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced organizational changes to accelerate growth, simplify its structure, and strengthen execution. GXO CEO Patrick Kelleher said, “In my first 60 days, I’ve seen firsthand the strength of our foundation and the extraordinary potential ahead — for our business, our people, and our …
Webinar Series – Innovation in renewable & sustainable cooling Episode 7 – Tuesday, November 18th, 11am – 12:00 pm Register Now The REnewable Energy access for Future UK Net-Zero Cooling (Reef-UKC) Research Network invites you to an engaging webinar series exploring sustainable and renewable-powered cooling solutions. Each session brings together different leading academics and industry professionals to delve into …
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