London, UK: The removal of the rebate on non-road going diesel fuel, red diesel, has prompted a number of companies to market engine power-take-off driven alternators to power truck and trailer fridges using the standby electric socket. But how safe is this? Cold Chain News asked Dale Cornes, key account manager, Frigoblock, for advice. Frigoblock …
Cold store operators are optimistic about their prospects this year, particularly if problems associated with Brexit are ironed out, according to a survey of operators carried out by Cold Chain News. Many operators expect volumes to rise once the lockdown ends and most feel they are well placed to take advantage of any upturn in …
Brussels, Belgium: Diesel remains the most popular fuel for new light commercial vehicles in the European Union, accounting for 92.4% of the van market, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association shows. Although the coronavirus pandemic dragged down the overall performance of the EU market, sales of electrically-chargeable and hybrid electric vans increased last year. …
Dublin, Ireland: The volume of freight shipped across the Irish Sea from the Republic of Ireland to Britain is down significantly despite government claims that trading volumes are returning to normal. Companies trying to avoid red tape and potential delays associated with Brexit are sending freight on much longer sea routes directly to the continent, …
Edinburgh, Scotland: The refrigeration industry is being urged to draw a ‘line in the sand’ on legacy compressor technologies in order to truly embrace refrigerants with a low global warming potential. The warning, from Vert Technologies, focuses on the need for refrigeration OEMs and design engineers to consider compressor technology optimised to operate with natural, …
Winston & Strawn’s London partner Peter Crowther and associate Lisa Hatfield outline the key legal impacts of the UK-EU TCA on global trade. At 11pm on December 31, 2020 (midnight Brussels time), the UK’s Brexit Transition Period ended and a new era was entered into, an era where trade relations between the EU and the …
London, UK: Frozen food sales finished 2020 on a high, adding another £252m in sales in the last three-month period, according to the latest Kantar figures released by the British Frozen Food Federation. The research reveals that frozen food has performed better in terms of value and volume percentage growth than any other category apart …
London, UK: The Road Haulage Association is calling for a six-month implementation period to enable hauliers to adjust to new border checks and customs processes as the transition period ends on 21 December. The comments follow the announcement that the United Kingdom is to leave the EU with a deal. RHA chief executive Richard Burnett …
London, UK: Brexit and coronavirus have combined to deliver a savage blow to the UK’s logistics industry threatening massive disruption on a scale never seen before. Brexit negotiations have stalled and missed the EU parliaments deadline for scrutiny meaning even if there is agreement between the UK and EU there could be weeks of delay …
Wakefield, UK: NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics strives to increase global food security by providing leading food companies with the most innovative cold storage and transportation services. The company operates from 8 locations on three continents, holding 730,000 pallet positions worldwide. “Always striving to reduce the impact of their operations on the environment and local communities, …
David Shaw, manager of strategic projects at Aptean, explains how advanced routing and scheduling can help operators meet unpredictable demands. Routing and scheduling software has provided the agility many operators needed to pivot effectively to changing circumstances, while being integral to understanding cost implications. As pubs, restaurants, hotels and corporate buildings closed, the decision by …
Manchester, UK: Half of all logistics companies cannot develop apps in house although every business uses the technology, according to research published by mobile data capture company WorkMobile. Colin Yates, chief support officer, WorkMobile said that even pre-pandemic, enabling remote working was the most common pressure on business for half of those surveyed. “With social …
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