Dover, UK: The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is calling for a fairer system of import charges, as the first invoices for the new Common User Charge for importing meat and plant products through Dover start to land. The BMPA said the maximum of ‘£145 per truck’ for the charge claimed by Conservative ministers at …
Rotterdam, Netherlands: The Global Cold Chain Foundation has launched the first Cold Chain Institute in Europe. The inaugural European course of this educational programme will bring together nearly 40 temperature-controlled logistics professionals from 10 European countries from 2 to 4 September 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Cold Chain Institute was created nearly 60 years ago by …
Brasilia, Brazil: The Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF) has launched its first Cold Chain Institute in Brazil. The inaugural class, made up of 31 students from seven different companies in the cold chain sector, took place from August 13- 15. The program covers a wide range of topics, from warehousing and refrigerated transport, to corporate …
Atherstone, UK: Discount retailer Aldi has revealed it is looking to recruit 250 new apprentices between now and the end of the year in warehousing and HGV driving, as well as in stores. Successful applicants on the programme will have the chance to gain industry-recognised qualifications while they earn and will also be eligible for …
London, UK: The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has called again for reform of the grant system for zero-emission HGVs and for investment in charging points. The SMMT made the comments while revealing that the UK new heavy vehicle market grew 2.6% in Q2 as overall uptake stabilised following a bumper 2023. Zero-emission …
Brussels, Belgium: Europe has witnessed an increase in the availability of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, also marketed under the name XTL. In 2021, Thermo King approved the use of HVO fuel and many Thermo King customers are already operating with HVO biodiesel in their truck and trailer fleets on the road. The now increased availability of …
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: Trane Technologies, owner of Thermo King, has bought Klinge Corporation. Klinge provides container refrigeration and complements Thermo King’s container refrigeration systems, Trane said. “We are pleased to officially welcome the Klinge team,” said Adam Wittwer, president of Thermo King Americas. “Klinge is a natural extension of our strategy, and they share a …
Jonkoping, Sweden: Carrier Transicold will show its electric transport refrigeration at the Elmia Lastbil trade show taking place in Jönköping, Sweden, from 21 to 24 August. Carrier Transicold will show the Vector HE 19, the next generation temperature-controlled trailer system that integrates the company’s E-Drive all-electric technology with new features that significantly enhance performance and …
Manchester, UK: Asset Alliance Group has appointed Andrew Morley as commercial director in its Commercial Vehicle Division. Morley joins the company from Petit Forestier, the refrigerated commercial vehicle hire business, where he held the same position. Speaking about his move, Morley says: “The strength of the Asset Alliance Group brand, its comprehensive range of financial …
Antwerp, Belgium: Trans-o-flex and PostNL Pharma & Care Benelux have incorporated each other’s temperature-controlled logistics to expand their geographical reach. PostNL and trans-o-flex already collaborate in international shipments– both companies are partners in the EURODIS network, which collects and distributes parcels and pallets in Europe. “PostNL has impressively demonstrated that it is a reliable and …
Northampton, UK: Dachser’s Smart Border Connect is proving a game changer, the company says.Mark Rollinson, regional managing director, Dachser UK and Ireland, says the company’s Smart Border Connect clears many of the hurdles now in place at the UK border, which in turn gives British exporters straightforward access to the EU market. “We’ve come up …
Porto, Portugal: Hultsteins, has joined with a vehicle battery pack manufacturer Addvolt to provide sales and support services in the UK and Ireland. Addvolt makes powerpacks and power units for fridge operators. The company created the world’s first plug-in hybrid powerpack capable of electrifying auxiliary systems on heavy-duty vehicles, and supplies products to 20 markets …
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