London, UK: The All-Party Parliamentary Group for freight and logistics, re-established following the general election, will address issues such as the road to net zero and inadequate driver facilities over the next year. Lilian Greenwood, the minister for the Future of Roads, told attendees at the first meeting that road freight and logistics are central …
Singapore: SeaCube Containers has placed an order for 3,000 containers, refrigerated by Carrier Transicold’s advanced OptimaLine units, making it the first major container leasing company to acquire the systems. “Given the evolving sustainability requirements and rising operating costs, we sought a reefer solution that offered the flexibility to adapt to new and changing demands,” said …
Glasgow, Scotland: Star Refrigeration has launched a survey to accelerate industry progress toward net zero with advanced heat at pump technology. The company urges industrial sectors to participate in Heat Pump Research to help establish a benchmark for designing cost-effective, pre-engineered industrial heat pumps to meet the needs of the industrial sector. Star Refrigeration is …
Skelmersdale, UK: Climarite Refrigeration has entered the industrial sector in response to demand for its industrial engineering services. Patrick Connolly, managing director, Climarite said: “Our venture into industrial is the result of building a team of incredibly experienced and technically capable engineers, rather than a deliberate plan on my part. It is their expertise and …
Hanover, Germany: Thermo King used the IAA Transportation 2024 show in Hannover, to unveil new models in the E-Series electric fridge range for small to large trucks. On show are the electric Advancer-e Spectrum multi-temperature trailer fridge, alongside digital and power management systems that enhance performance. This includes the Thermo King AxlePower energy recovery and …
London, UK: Planned post-Brexit checks on fruit and vegetables coming into Britain from the EU have been delayed for the third time, amid concerns from suppliers that they could lead to higher prices for shoppers. The government said plans to introduce checks on some fruit and vegetables, such as celery and tomatoes, from 1 January …
Werlte, Germany: Krone has won the International Trailer Award in the ‘Smart Trailer’ category. The jury recognised the ‘Krone Smart Assistant’, which is now available as standard in all new Krone trailers and offers support for drivers and fleet managers. Smart Assistant allows the trailer status and important data to be called up and reported …
Birmingham, UK: Brexit red tape on British businesses has caused UK-EU goods trade to slump and the problem is getting worse, according to a report by Aston University Business School. The report examines trade over the three-year period after the Brexit trade deal was signed and shows that the value of UK goods exports to …
Hedehusene, Denmark: Fast-growing Danish freight forwarder DSV is to acquire DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn in a deal worth €14.3bn ($15.8bn). The acquisition will be the biggest by a Danish company and, according to DSV, skyrocket it above DHL Logistics and Swiss group Kuehne+ Nagel in both volume and revenue, but will still only give …
Hanover, Germany: Carrier Transicold is presenting its latest electric and connected refrigeration at IAA Transportation 2024, in Hanover, Germany. And the chance for operators attending the show to own one of just 25 numbered Vector HE 17 units, with a unique design. It marks Carrier Transicold’s 25 years of making its E-Drive technology, with nearly …
Reading, UK: Temperature-controlled container company Tower Cold Chain and Cryopdp have joined forces to expand their services to the pharmaceutical supply chain. The collaboration focuses on temperature-controlled services for clinical research, to address the evolving needs of patients. Tower Cold Chain is broadening its portfolio by incorporating Cryopdp’s dry vapour shippers for cryogenic goods, which …
London, UK: Trade union Usdaw has won a Supreme Court battle against Tesco over so-called proposals to ‘fire and rehire’ workers on less favourable terms. This was the final stage of a long-running legal battle in England – a similar case involving workers at the Livingston site has been stayed in the Scottish courts. Usdaw …
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