Brussels, Belgium: Thermo King has launched E-coolpac batteries to power its refrigeration equipment. The E-coolpac range of battery modules and extension packs deliver power from 15kWh to 105kWh and can be fitted or retrofitted to hybrid, LNG, electric or diesel-powered trucks, trailers and marine container chassis, where a genset currently fits. The E-coolpac project results …
Reading, UK: The Cold Chain Federation has awarded bursaries for its Emerging Leaders programme to Valentina Florina-Drescanu from Oakland International and Kale-Yves Chrouch from Lineage Logistics. Florina-Drescanu is Oakland’s operations manager, based in Bardon, while Chrouch is a depot support manager.The two winners were announced at Cold Chain Live! which took place last week.The Cold …
Haslingden, UK: Solomon Commercials has begun work on a new factory replacing the preparation and fabrication factory destroyed by fire on the Carrs Industrial Estate in Haslingden. The fire occurred in June 2023, but following recent demolition, construction has begun on a new 20,000sq ft factory that will be operational later this year. Anthony Clegg, …
Dover, UK: Logistics UK is warning that potential delays, caused by the new European Entry and Exit System (EES), could cost operators over £1,000 per truck. The association worked with independent modelling experts MDS to examine the potential impact of delays on trade across the Channel short straits – the route between Dover and Calais …
Hanover, Germany: The Hanover Show this month, 17-22 September, promises a host of new truck refrigeration products announcements. Thermo King says it will be the unveil new electric refrigeration units for heavy commercial vehicles. This launch marks a significant advancement in Thermo King’s electric portfolio, exemplifying the company’s dedication to decarbonise urban and inner-city deliveries, …
Santa Clara, California, USA: Cold chain shipping container supplier Invensify and Senpex, a provider of last-mile deliveries have partnered to improve delivery of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. The collaboration will see Senpex incorporate Invensify’s Insuridge shipping containers into its logistics. The Insuridge temperature-controlled shipping container, pictured, is an alternative to passive shippers that rely on dry ice …
Le Harve, France: Seafrigo Group has opened new global headquarters in its Le Harve, France, site. The new offices will house 450 personnel and are certified as a low-carbon and renewable energy generator under the BEPOS Effinergie 2017 standard. From the site Seafrigo will offer multi-modal forwarding warehousing, and refrigerated logistics services world wide. Seafrigo …
Warsaw, Poland: NewCold has completed the expansion of its automated warehouse in Kutno, Poland, doubling capacity to over 112,000 pallet positions to meet increased demand for cold storage in the country. “We are excited to further contribute to Poland’s status as a major European food logistics hub with this strategic expansion,” said Bram Hage, NewCold’s …
Reading, UK: An exciting series of webinars is lined up over the coming months from the Cold Chain Federation. The Road to Net Zero in the Cold Chain and the Role of Energy Storage17th September @ 12:30 Leon Pulman, business development director at Wattstor will share his insight on how to accelerate the net zero …
Felixstowe, UK: Swiss-based global logistics and supply chain provider Medlog has acquired Maritime Group. Maritime provides road and rail freight logistics services, including container transport and storage: domestic distribution: freight management, and truck sales. John Williams, executive chairman, Maritime Group, said: “We are really pleased to have secured the long-term future of the business as …
Reading, UK: The UK’s cold chain industry adds £14bn to UK GDP, supports 184,000 jobs and provides £3.7bn in tax revenue, according to a new report by Oxford Economics. But rising energy costs, up 46% in 2023 compared to 2022, weigh heavily on the sector despite over a quarter of cold stores running on renewable …
Bonn, Germany: DHL Supply Chain has appointed Andries Retief as chief commercial officer for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). He took up his role on 1 September. Retief will focus on customer-centric supply chain strategies, developing 23 key markets and strengthening services for small and medium-sized enterprises Retief joined DHL Supply Chain …
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