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Latest News20th February 2025

Webfleet collaborates with Krone to offer seamless trailer telematics on one platform

Cold Chain Federation member Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, is collaborating with Cold Chain Federation member Krone, a leading trailer manufacturer in Europe to offer an integrated telematics solution via its OEM.connect partner programme.Commercial fleet operators can now easily connect their Krone trailers to the Webfleet platform via factory fitted telematics, eliminating the …

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Latest News20th February 2025

Carrier Transicold Announces Launch of the Vector S 15, Setting a New Standard for Total Cost of Ownership

The Vector® S 15 temperature-controlled trailer unit engineered for efficient transportation across all distances is now available. Cold Chain Federation member Carrier Transicold’s latest unit combines energy efficiency and reliability with a user-friendly design, meeting the industry’s high-performance demands. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and …

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Latest News19th February 2025

Cenex and FPS deliver insights on smarter logistics study

Flexible Power Systems (FPS) has been collaborating with Cenex on Project SLICED (Smarter Logistics through In-vehicle, City and Energy Data). The feasibility study, funded by Innovate UK, has been exploring how the use of more information and data can improve the safety, efficiency, and environmental performance of logistics fleets operating in and around cities. As …

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Latest News19th February 2025

GXO Graduate begins Transaid secondment in Ghana

Kemi Ojo-Osagie, Graduate Associate for Cold Chain Federation member GXO, has begun a six-month secondment in Ghana with international development organisation, Transaid, supporting the nationwide rollout of a newly developed standard for training of drivers of Heavy Goods Vehicles. Kemi is primarily focusing on advocacy and outreach work, speaking to commercial vehicle drivers and a …

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Latest News18th February 2025

Innovation meets sustainability  

The new lightweight ecoCHAMP LTO curtainsider semi-trailer by BERGERecotrail® for maximum payload reduces journeys by up to 10 percent and is also ideally suited for use with e-tractor units.  The lightweight BERGERecotrail® curtainsider semi-trailer is particularly suited to transport jobs requiring a high payload and is regarded as the lightest vehicle on the market. With …

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Latest News18th February 2025

Driver wellbeing takes centre stage in fleet safety strategies, research reveals

UK fleets are prioritising driver mental wellbeing as part of their safety strategies, with 82% reporting formal processes to support drivers after incidents. The findings, from a study by Cold Chain Federation member Webfleet1, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, and video telematics partner Lytxâ, highlight a growing focus on the human aspect of fleet …

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Latest News18th February 2025

DP World’s pioneering carbon inset programme registers over 100,000 containers

The world’s first container port Carbon Inset Programme has registered more than 100,000 TEUs worth of import laden containers by cargo owners in its first two months. Launched by DP World in the UK in December 2024, the six-month trial commenced on 1 January and rewards importers with 50kg CO₂e of carbon credits for every …

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Latest News18th February 2025

Prohire invests in customer service

Prohire, a national provider of sustainable commercial vehicle hire and fleet management solutions, has made five new appointments to its operations team as part of its commitment to providing industry-leading customer service. Stephen Croxford joins as operations manager to lead the teams responsible for maximising uptime and compliance of the 3,000-strong Prohire fleet, which includes vehicles …

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Latest News18th February 2025

Zero emission truck demand stagnates as overall market normalises

The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market fell for the first time in three years in 2024 with registrations down by -2.7%, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline, however, including a -3.3% drop in quarter four, is compared with a strong 2023 …

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Latest News17th February 2025

JS Davidson’s revolutionary hybrid blast freezing unit helping to combat food waste

As the UN Global Food Waste Index highlights an alarming rise in food waste globally, Cold Chain Federation member JS Davidson is taking proactive steps to address this crisis with its cutting-edge blast freezing unit. Designed to extend the shelf life of perishable goods, the technology offers a sustainable solution for food producers and retailers.According …

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Latest News17th February 2025

Tritax Big Box Acquires New Distribution Centre from Sainsburys

Tritax Big Box REIT has purchased the 650,000 sq ft Sainsbury’s distribution centre in Haydock in an off-market deal for £75 million. The transaction represents a net initial yield of 6.0%. The deal, which was arranged by commercial real estate firm Colliers, sees the REIT securing a well specified distribution warehouse which is strategically positioned to …

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Latest News13th February 2025

Exide Technologies unveils a fresh new label design for its Automotive Light Vehicle range to simplify battery selection

Cold Chain Federation member Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery solutions for automotive and industrial applications is pleased to reveal that the labeling of its Exide Light Vehicle battery range has been updated with a contemporary design that significantly simplifies battery selection. The new unified labels feature a clear color-coded design …

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