More than 125 senior executives from across the transport and logistics industry gathered in London on Tuesday (28 October) for Transaid’s annual showcase event, held in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, patron of the international development organisation. The event was also attended by Her Excellency the High Commissioner to the Republic …
Client: https://oakland-international.com/Main Contractor: https://rwcoldstore.co.uk/Panel Supplier: HemsecLocation: Knottingley, West YorkshireProject Value: Multi-million poundKey Materials: Hemsec PIR Insulated Panels – 200mm wall panels, 150mm ceiling panels Hemsec and RW Coldstore Construction have delivered a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Knottingley, West Yorkshire for Oakland International, setting new standards for scalability, efficiency, and sustainability in food logistics. The …
A pop-up book shop has been established by staff at Oakland International encouraging avid readers to pass on their recent reads and all in the name of charity. Staff in the canteen at the Redditch-based company came up with the concept of a book stall to boost the coffers of Oakland’s chosen charity, Molly Olly …
Beijer Ref is to unite its UK and Ireland wholesale operations into two brands – Beijer Ref UK and Beijer Ref Ire. The decision will see the demise of the Dean & Wood, RW (formerly United Refrigeration), DWG and HRP brands, which have operated the independently since their acquisitions. The Dean & Wood business was …
The Institute of Refrigeration and the African Centre for Excellence in Sustainable Cold Chain (ACES) have signed an MOU to strengthen collaboration and promote the exchange of ideas and expertise. The agreement was signed during this week’s Clean Cooling Network Conference on the Sustainable Cold Chain for the Global South, taking place at the University …
The investment will be made at the London Gateway logistics hub. THE EMPTY Superstack represents a revolutionary approach to handling empty containers. Using High Bay Storage (HBS) technology, the system will store 20- and 40-foot empty containers up to 16 tiers high inside a fully enclosed, automated facility. The result is a dramatic improvement in …
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, and Questar Auto Technologies, a leader in Vehicle Health Management (VHM), have launched a pioneering AI-powered predictive maintenance solution. Webfleet’s Predictive Vehicle Health Management (PVHM) uses AI-based algorithms to deliver highly accurate predictive insights, enabling fleet managers to plan vehicle maintenance proactively and efficiently. The collaboration brings together …
Sysco GB companies M&J Fresh Seafood and Brakes have been awarded the prestigious 2025 MSC UK Foodservice Supplier of the Year award and have now won the award in 11 of the past 12 years. As part of its business strategy, Sysco GB is committed to displaying leadership across all aspects of sustainability, which includes …
Oakland International’s technology team have come together in support of Movember, the annual November charity campaign dedicated to men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. To spark open conversations around men’s health, the Technology Team is making a noticeable impact across the company, not just through their growing moustaches, but …
Sysco GB and Meals & More have teamed up to brief parliamentarians on the growing child food poverty crisis facing the UK, and to call on the Government for further support. The Tackling Food Poverty event, which took place on 22 October, saw MPs, Lords and Westminster colleagues hear about the progress being made to end …
LeShuttle Freight is hosting a week-long celebration of drivers: Driver Week. Starting on 22nd October, the festivities begin with the launch of the new LeShuttle Freight Driver Companion App ahead of a busy calendar of different events and activities for LeShuttle Freight customers. The LeShuttle Freight Driver Companion app has been developed with drivers in …
Research released last week by npower Business Solutions (nBS) at Cold Chain Live, finds that 97% of British firms are concerned about the increase in energy costs they face to finance the UK’s net zero transition. Attendees at Cold Chain Live were especially interested to hear from Corporate and Strategic Direct Sales Manager Bernadette Holcroft, …
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