Civil penalties totalling over £116,000 have been imposed on five companies for breaches of F-gas quota regulations. Quota violations relating to the import of equipment pre-charged with HFCs again top the latest list of violations in the Environment Agency’s list of civil penalties. Under Article 14 of the F-gas regulation 517/2014, pre-charged refrigeration, air conditioning …
SSI SCHAEFER, one of the world’s leading providers of warehouse automation, software and intralogistics solutions, will bring together supply chain professionals from across the UK and Ireland for its upcoming customer event, Intralogistics in Action, on 8 September 2026. Taking place at the iconic NoMad London in Covent Garden, the one-day event will showcase the …
More than half (51%) of UK fleets say fuel and energy costs are placing the greatest pressure on their budgets, according to new research. The study by Webfleet¹, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution, found vehicle maintenance and downtime to be the second-biggest concern, cited by almost a quarter (24%) of respondents. The findings come amid …
We have been named a finalist for Specialist Operator of the Year at this year’s Motor Transport Awards. It is an honour, a testament to the team’s dedication, and a mark of recognition in an industry where being nominated alongside leading specialist operators in motor transport carries real weight. When I purchased Keep It Cool …
DP World has reached an agreement with GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) for the transfer of six contract logistics sites serving grocery customers, with more than two million square feet of warehouse capacity and 2,000 personnel. GXO’s transfer of the sites was a regulatory condition to the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) approval of GXO’s …
Multi-temperature supply chain specialist Oakland International is cultivating a flourishing workplace garden, with the aim of helping employees connect with nature, learn food-growing skills, and enjoy fresh produce harvested just steps from the company’s canteen. What was once a neglected and overgrown space at Oakland International’s Redditch headquarters has been transformed into a productive garden …
Mental health-related absence is now one of the biggest drivers of sickness absence in UK workplaces. The HSE estimates 964,000 workers experienced work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2024/25, leading to 22.1 million working days lost. For employers, getting it wrong can have serious consequences. Inconsistent absence management can impact employee wellbeing, increase legal risk …
AAH Pharmaceuticals has taken delivery of the first of 38 new temperature-controlled trailers and 23 rigid trucks, all mounted with Carrier Transicold units, replacing older systems in the customer’s fleet. The investment includes 17 bespoke double-deck, triple-compartment trailers equipped with Vector® High Efficiency (HE) 19 Multi-Temperature (MT) systems, purpose-built for the nationwide distribution of a …
Swedish wholesaler Beijer Ref has acquired 80% of the shares in Enertrak, an HVAC distributor based in Montreal, Quebec, with an option to acquire the remaining shares. The acquisition is Beijer Ref’s entry first acquisition in Canada and further expands its North American footprint. Originally founded in Laval in 1982, Enertrak has grown to distribute …
Constellation Cold Logistics (“Constellation”), a leading provider of cold-storage and temperature-controlled logistics, today announced that it has acquired Wimar Coldstore in Poland. This marks Constellation’s entry into the Polish market, representing an important milestone in the wider European growth strategy. Through this acquisition, Constellation strengthens its leadership position across Europe, adding 25,000 pallet positions of …
Recticel Insulation proudly announces the opening of its new industrial‑scale recycled polyol plant in Wevelgem (Belgium), a major milestone in the company’s long‑term sustainability strategy and a decisive step toward circularity in the insulation sector. The new facility, developed as part of Recticel’s broader circularity ambition, enables the recycling of post‑industrial PIR (polyisocyanurate) production waste into high‑quality recycled polyol, …
Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com) – Exide Technologies, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications, will complement its presence at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 with a comprehensive program of expert presentations, interactive exhibits and dedicated meeting opportunities. Throughout the exhibition, Exide Technologies will host a program of presentations and discussions …
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