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News Analysis24th September 2026

Sysco GB launches One Planet One Table to support customers with sustainability-focused sourcing decisions

Sysco GB has launched One Planet One Table, a new proposition designed to help foodservice operators make menu decisions supported by third-party sustainability certifications. Developed in partnership with Quantis, a global sustainability consulting firm, the initiative brings together products that carry robust, product‑specific third‑party certifications, helping customers cut through a crowded accreditation landscape and make …

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News Analysis14th September 2026

Lowe Rental Appoints James Bailey as Technical Director of Refrigeration-as-a-Service

Lowe Rental, a global market leader in the rental of commercial refrigeration, has appointed respected industry leader James Bailey as its new Technical Director of Refrigeration-as-a-Service (RaaS). A Chartered Engineer with over 25 years of sector expertise, and founder of specialist consultancies Wave and Omega, Bailey brings a wealth of experience in the assessment and …

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Latest News, News Analysis3rd September 2026

Thermo King and Volvo Trucks First to Offer Refrigeration Unit Control Through the Infotainment System

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, has partnered with Volvo Trucks to integrate transport refrigeration unit (TRU) management directly into the truck’s in-cab infotainment system. Available through Volvo Trucks’ “My Business Apps” service, this innovative application allows drivers to monitor and control their refrigerated cargo in …

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News Analysis2nd September 2026

Flex to You – Why Flex Support Makes Sense in Summer

For some businesses in our industry, summer is one of those periods where the calendar simply does not allow for slow days. Year after year, we see demand rise, schedules tighten and pressure on production lines build. Meanwhile, warehouse teams and existing transport fleets are stretched to capacity with the season’s demand. For the businesses …

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News Analysis20th August 2026

Citation tendering guide

Finding and winning contracts can be complex, and many businesses miss out on valuable opportunities simply because they’re unsure where to start or how the process works. Left unaddressed, this can mean missed revenue, wasted time on unsuitable bids, and non-compliant submissions that get ruled out before they’re even considered. Innovator Member, Citation, has created …

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News Analysis25th September 2025

Webfleet and RIO deliver seamless truck connectivity for MAN vehicles

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has announced a new integration with RIO, a MAN sister company. This marks the first truck and bus integration through Webfleet’s OEM.connect programme, expanding its capabilities to heavy-duty vehicles and reinforcing its commitment to seamless, hardware-free fleet connectivity. Through the collaboration, MAN vehicles equipped with factory-fitted telematics can …

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News Analysis25th September 2025

Resilient and future-ready

Despite a decline in revenues and profits in what was a challenging financial year (2024/25), Schmitz Cargobull is demonstrating its resilience by investing in innovative technology and production capacities. Market share in Europe increased to 25% – Schmitz Cargobull remains the leading trailer manufacturer. Strategy 2030 underway – Focus on efficient customer solutions and sustainable …

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News Analysis5th January 2023

Sales of hydrogen power vehicles to hit 400,000 by 2040

London, UK: Hydrogen internal combustion engined vehicles are in their infancy in terms of rollout but mass production is predicted to take off within five years, according to new research from Interact Analysis. Although the costs of the engine and the vehicles themselves are relatively low, their running costs are currently high, making the total …

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News Analysis27th December 2022

Can urban trucks benefit from aerodynamics?

Bourne, Lincolnshire, UK: Truck aerodynamic kit maker Aerodyne is emphatic about the value of fitting aerodynamic kit to trucks which operate solely in urban areas. “The reason people are skeptical is that these trucks carry out many short distance, low speed trips and therefore aren’t always subject to the same forces or economies of scale …

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News Analysis22nd December 2022

HGV driver shortages continue

The shortage of HGV drivers remains a threat to the logistics sector, says Brian Smith, chief executive, Stadium Export Services. “Driver numbers are slowly increasing due to training incentives and an increase in HGV tests being undertaken. Despite this, there is still significant churn within the industry and it is therefore important that the haulage …

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News Analysis22nd December 2022

Brexit’s not working says Chambers of Commerce

London, UK: Businesses are “banging their heads against a brick wall’ over improving trade with the EU, the British Chambers of Commerce warns in a new report. The British Chambers of Commerce wants additional deals to made food exports easier more than two years after the Trade and Co-operation Agreement was signed with a significant …

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News Analysis15th December 2022

Is your warehouse management software limiting business opportunities?

Modern businesses need proper applications to support all aspects of their operations and to exchange information with suppliers and customers, says Rob Sherwin, head of marketing, Principal Logistics Technologies Manchester, UK: Modern businesses need proper applications to support all aspects of their operations and to exchange information with suppliers and customers. Any business operating in …

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