Cold Chain Federation member Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has launched Fleet Advisor – a new AI-powered solution designed to simplify how fleet teams access and act on vital operational data.Fleet Advisor combines generative AI with real-time fleet insights to answer business-critical questions in seconds.Initially available in the UK and Ireland, the tool …
Carrier has acquired long-term strategic partner Addvolt SA, a Portuguese transport electrification technology company. Headquartered in Porto, Addvolt offers patented, non-invasive, low-maintenance electric systems for use with refrigerated vans, trucks, trailers and containers. The two companies first announced a partnership in 2021 with AddVolt’s power system being employed on Carrier Transicold’s Vector eCool unit. Addvolt subsequently …
THE FIRST important task of the advisory body is to focus on the impact of the planned redevelopment of the cargo village at Heathrow Airport and the associated freight management systems. BIFA director general Steve Parker, says: “While we wait for the promised third runway, BIFA is focusing on the airport’s cargo development. “On behalf …
Aldi has announced that it will gift £2 million to small and medium-sized businesses over the next two years to help them fund a range of industry apprenticeships. Forming part of the apprenticeship levy gifting scheme Aldi launched in 2021, the move means the supermarket will have provided £5.5 million in apprenticeship funding to small and medium-sized …
Tamara Finkelstein is leaving the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs after six years leading the department. Finkelstein, who is also head of the government policy profession, will step down as permanent secretary in the summer, Defra confirmed today. The announcement comes just months after Finkelstein was made a Dame Commander of the Order of …
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd has named Steven Nuttall as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will succeed Ian Kellett, who joined in July and is set to retire at the end of May. Nuttall brings extensive leadership and transformation experience in retail and FMCG, having most recently served as Group CFO at the …
Lidl GB has today announced plans to invest half a billion pounds in its expansion, as the discounter moves forward with plans to open more than 40 new stores across the country this financial year. As part of its continued mission to provide all communities across the country with access to affordable, high-quality food, Lidl …
Thierry Held has been appointed to the role of chief finance officer for the group. He brings a wealth of experience having held senior roles across the finance, mining and logistics sectors, most recently as CFO Europe for Kuehne and Nagel. Stephen Taylor has also joined the group as chief executive for the company’s Stobart division. …
London, UK – Flexible Power Systems (FPS) and PA Consulting, the company that’s bringing ingenuity to life, have jointly authored a white paper to examine the critical factors in determining fleet decarbonisation pathways in the approach to the European Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate. With the clock to 2030 ticking down quickly, more than 700,000 Internal Combustion …
With a growing emphasis on sustainability in the cold chain, aimed at preventing food wastage, Oakland International’s accredited Distress Load Management (DLM) service continues to innovate and evolve to meet emerging needs. Experience and longevity, Oakland International has been operating for over 25 years in this specialist field and is the longest-established service provider in …
Spalding Cold Store, part of the Cold Chain Federation JS Davidson family, has recently achieved AA BRCGS certification in Storage and Distribution following a recent audit at its premises in Spalding, Lincolnshire. The cold store’s latest AA rating enables it to once again showcase its capability in maintaining exceptional standards in food safety, hygiene, and …
Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate by CDP, earning a place on its annual ‘A List’ for the third consecutive year. Of the record 22,400 companies that received a climate score this year, Trane Technologies is distinguished as part of the 2% of …
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