Cold Chain Federation members DFDS, a leading logistics and shipping company, has signed a new five-year, multimillion Euro contract with Nomad Foods, Europe’s largest frozen food company and owner of well-known brands such as Birds Eye, Goodfella’s, Aunt Bessie’s, iglo and Findus. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the companies’ shared growth ambition and …
CubeCold, a leading pan-European cold storage and logistics company focused on comprehensive end-to-end temperature-controlled solutions across the continent, announced the naming of three executive roles instrumental in driving the company’s growth and transformation strategies. Dave Moore will serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Elizabeth (Liz) Gildea as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Paul Jukes as …
International development organisation, Transaid, has secured investment from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for a new project aimed at improving safe access to public transportation for women across the western cape of South Africa. The project targets the informal minibus taxi industry, which is the primary mode of public transport for most South …
Operation Limit, the UK’s nationally coordinated drink and drug driving enforcement campaign, has once again laid bare the growing and deadly threat of impaired driving on our roads – particularly drug driving. Between 1 December 2024 and 1 January 2025, police forces across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland carried out 58,675 roadside tests, leading to …
Ralph Kleideiter appointed Chief Sales Officer, leading Sales division on the Cold Chain Federaton member Schmitz Cargobull Management Board / Yvonne Seggewiss succeeds Manuel Terhürne on the Supervisory Board. The Schmitz Cargobull AG Supervisory Board appointed Ralph Kleideiter (48) as the board member responsible for the Sales division (Chief Sales Officer – CSO) on 1 …
Cold Chain Federation member Community Shop Swarcliffe has officially opened and will provide hundreds of local people with access to discounted surplus food and household items, as well as affordable hot meals, skills workshops and further learning opportunities. The new store is the 14th in Community Shop’s network of social supermarkets, each of which tackles …
Global climate innovator Trane Technologies and its industry-leading Thermo King brand, a leader in sustainable transport temperature control solutions, acquired Marshall Thermo King Ltd., trading as Marshall Fleet Solutions, one of the UK’s longest-established and largest Thermo King and Frigoblock dealers. The acquisition is effective March 31, 2025. Marshall Fleet Solutions has represented Thermo King in the UK market for more than 50 years as …
Cold Chain Federation member Carrier Transicold has launched a mobile application version of its powerful Lynx Fleet digital solution, offering fleet managers, operators and drivers on-the-go, real-time visibility of all compatible Carrier Transicold systems. Free to all Lynx Fleet users across Europe, the smartphone app is designed to enhance customer operational efficiency, reduce costs and …
Buffaload Secures Former Fowler Welch CEO to Spearhead Next Phase of Growth Buffaload, a leading name in the temperature-controlled logistics sector, has announced the appointment of John Kerrigan as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st June 2025. This strategic move marks a significant step in the company’s 20-year journey and positions it for further …
The Commercial Vehicle Show is set to stage more than 300 sector-leading exhibitions featuring vans and heavy goods vehicles – alongside a series of expert talks and workshops – as UK road freight transport’s flagship event returns to the NEC Birmingham (29 April – 1 May). As Britain’s largest trade event for road freight, distribution …
ACRIB, the umbrella organisation representing the RACHP industry, is encouraging input to a survey as part of its input to the forthcoming review of the British F-Gas regulations. The survey on refrigerant handling seeks inout from the RACHP industry towards training, qualifications and skills. It asks questions about current refrigerant handling certification practices for F-gases …
Cold Chain Federation member Magnavale Ltd is proud to announce the official opening of Magnavale Easton. The £140 million investment has resulted in a facility with 101,000 frozen pallet spaces, making it the largest single cold store ever built in the UK. Officially opened its doors on the 24th of March 2025, the development regenerated …
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