Toyota Material Handling Europe’s next-gen electric counterbalanced forklift, the Toyota Traigo_i, has been awarded the German Design Award 2026 in the category Excellent Product Design – Industry. This marks the second major international design recognition for the Traigo_i, following its Red Dot Design Award win in 2025, solidifying its place among the most innovative and …
International development organisation, Transaid, is calling on supporters from across the transport and logistics industry to saddle up for its next cycle challenge, pedalling 217km from London to the Isle of Wight, between 14-17 May 2026. The ride will begin on Box Hill, which featured in the London 2012 Olympics road race, before navigating 110km …
While working towards Net Zero remains an important goal for businesses in the cold chain sector, dealing with the growing cost of energy is unsurprisingly a more immediate aim for many. But the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive. “Demand from large consumers for Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) is booming – and this …
Asda today announced changes to its leadership teams across different functions to support its growth ambitions for 2026, including the appointment of two new senior executives. Property Andy Newton will join Asda in January as Vice President, Property, with responsibility for property, estates, acquisitions, and store development. Andy brings extensive experience from senior property …
Carrier Transicold will preview a cutting-edge digital marketplace for parts and accessories for its refrigeration solutions at Solutrans 2025, held Nov. 18-22 at Lyon EUREXPO. Designed to serve as a comprehensive one-stop shop, the marketplace will offer genuine Carrier Transicold parts, along with select products from trusted manufacturers, to support the full range of refrigeration transportation repair needs. Carrier …
Food innovation was top of the agenda as Sysco GB, the UK’s leading foodservice supplier, won 18 awards at the Quality Food Awards. Brakes, a Sysco company, collected the coveted Foodservice Operator of the Year, building on the success of last year when it was also presented with the same award. The Quality Food Awards …
Swedish wholesaler Beijer Ref has acquired the US HVACR distributors Key Refrigeration Supply and Dennis Supply Company. The companies are said to have a combined annual turnover of approximately SEK800m ($84m). Dennis Supply Company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa. It operates 13 branches across Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and …
Star Refrigeration is inspiring the next generation of engineers by supporting the BBC Bitesize Careers Tour, a national initiative designed to introduce pupils to real world technical careers and apprenticeship opportunities. Design Engineer Sam Gills represented Star Refrigeration on the tour, speaking to secondary school pupils about his career journey, the importance of refrigeration in …
AF Blakemore & Son is delighted to announce the appointment of Taranjit Singh Dhillon to the Blakemore Trade Partners Senior Leadership Team as Director of Independent Retail – Recruitment, effective 29th December 2025. AF Blakemore & Son is delighted to announce the appointment of Taranjit Singh Dhillon to the Blakemore Trade Partners Senior Leadership Team …
Sunswap, the British manufacturer of purpose-built electric transport refrigeration, today announces the availability of Sunswap Endurance in France through partnership with Chereau, Europe’s leading refrigerated vehicle manufacturer. This announcement represents a significant milestone in electric transport refrigeration adoption. The partnership will be on show at Solutrans 2025 in Lyon (18-22 November), one of Europe’s leading …
Sadel Development Management, part of Sadel Group, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2025 CEBA Built By The Best Award in the Controlled Environment, Cold Storage & Distribution Warehouses category for its work on the Magnavale Easton automated cold storage facility in Grantham, UK. The award, presented by the Controlled Environment …
Oakland International, a leading multi-temperature supply chain specialist, is addressing the UK’s growing demand for skilled lorry drivers with fresh, creative solutions designed to futureproof the profession and make careers in logistics more accessible and rewarding. Facing industry challenges such as post-Brexit recruitment restrictions, an ageing workforce with an average driver age of 55, and …
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