A Plymouth company specialising in refrigerated transport, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the purchase of three new gold coloured trucks, assisted by vehicle and asset finance provider, Ignition. Armoric Freight currently has a fleet of 13 high-spec, temperature controlled trucks, which are replaced every four years to ensure they remain in prime condition for transporting …
The Government’s overhaul of business rates is flawed and will damage the very sectors it is aiming to support if it goes ahead with higher business rates multiplier to all properties with a Rateable Value above £500,000 warned a coalition of the UK’s leading logistics and industrial long-term investors and developers. In a joint response …
Iceland Foods has opened the doors to a 500,000sq ft warehouse in Warrington which will be operated by GXO Logistics. The £100m facility will employ more than 750 people. Located at Omega Park, the new site is Iceland’s largest warehouse to date. It will serve as a major hub for distributing products to over 350 Iceland stores nationwide, …
Peel Ports Group has announced a £10m investment in Heysham Port to increase capacity and efficiency at the key gateway to Ireland and the Isle of Man. The project will include reconfiguration of the trailer park, a multi lane smart gate operating system, and a new terminal operating system. The extra space created by reconfiguring …
Cold Chain Federation member Birds Eye will be rolling out two new solar-powered refrigerated trailers to transport thousands of tonnes of product each year as part of a partnership with European shipping and logistics firm DFDS and British sustainable-powered refrigeration specialists Sunswap also a Cold Chain Federation member, advancing progress towards their 2025 science-based carbon …
A Devon-based haulier says it has quickly been able to adapt to new regulations thanks to Cold Chain Federation member Durite – and its drivers love the new system. S&G Transport operates a fleet of trucks and trailers from Hitchcock, north-east of Exeter on the M5 corridor. The trailer fleet includes flatbeds, curtainsiders and chiller …
Logistics Reply, a company of the Reply Group specialised in digital solutions for the supply chain, has successfully partnered with Uniserve — the UK’s leading independent provider of logistics and global trade management — to implement a cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) to meet the growing demand for scalability, efficiency, and real-time visibility across supply chain operations. …
Leading pharmaceutical packaging provider, Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has launched a reusable universal temperature-controlled pallet shipper – the company’s first innovation for the life sciences sector since its acquisition of reusable pallet specialist, Tower Cold Chain, in 2024. Offering a capacity of 1600L and a design that accommodates both Euro and US pallets, the CCT …
Following an external recruitment process, FareShare has announced that Kris Gibbon-Walsh has now been appointed as CEO, having held the position as interim since October 2024. Dominic Blakemore has also been appointed FareShare’s Chair of Trustees, following the announcement that John Bason will be stepping down from the role after serving as Chair for 13 …
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna-Jane Hunter as the new Chair of Borad of Trustees, and Antoinette Irvine and Austin Birks as new joint Vice-Chairs – effective as of 24 May. Anna-Jane, the former Vice-Chair, qualified as a Barrister before joining the rail industry …
Climarite Refrigeration is proud to announce its recognition as “Contractor of the Year” at the 2025 ACR News Awards. The judges commended Climarite for delivering best practice on multiple projects, elevating industry standards across a diverse and growing client portfolio, a commitment to its community and dedication to the training and development of the next generation of …
Co-op has announced the appointment of Fiona Cameron as General Manager of Third-Party Logistics Contracts, as the leading convenience retailer looks to enhance the value of its Food Logistics network. In her new position, Fiona will play a pivotal role to ensure Co-op receives optimal service and support from its 3PL partners, enhancing relationships and …
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