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News Digest8th December 2022

Lineage Logistics recognised for solar energy adoption in US

Novi, Michigan, US: Lineage Logistics ranks fifth for on-site solar adoption and 22nd overall for total solar adoption in the US, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) Solar Means Business 2022 report. “With over 400 strategic locations worldwide, we continue to explore solutions to help mitigate the impact of our operations on the …

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News Digest6th December 2022

Malvin Fabal takes GCCA Latin America Future Leader Award

Bogotá, Colombia: Malvin Fabal, logistics and frozen warehouse supervisor at Rannik, Dominican Republic,  is the winner of the  2022 Global Cold Chain Alliance Latin America Future Leader Award.   The award was presented by Manuel Cabrera, chairman of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses, during the GCCA Latin American Cold Chain Congress held last week in …

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News Digest6th December 2022

FreezPak Logistics plans cold store network in US

Jacksonville, Florida, US: FreezPak Logistics, together with BG Capital, are to build a $120m temperature-controlled warehouse in Jacksonville, Florida. The move is part of plans to build a network of cold storage distribution centres across the country. The new partnership is developing the 272,400sq ft warehouse on a site near the JaxPort Talleyrand and Dames Point …

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News Digest3rd December 2022

GCCA appoints South African committee members

Cape Town, South Africa: Members of the Global Cold Chain Alliance in South Africa have pledged their time and commitment to serve on the GCCA Risk Management Committee and the GCCA Food Safety and Compliance Committee. The Risk Management Committee was established to study and review items related to risk management in cold storage facilities …

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News Digest24th November 2022

Idem telematics cold chain verification

Munich, Germany: Idem telematics has simplified cold chain document verification whether the recipient prefers a paper printout or data in different formats as proof. Idem set itself the goal of making the verification of temperature data easier, more efficient and also more flexible for owners, drivers and recipients, the company says. Drivers can now hand …

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News Digest24th November 2022

Coca-Cola’s Belgian last-mile deliveries go electric

Antwerp, Belgium: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is to start using 30 electric trucks to make last-mile deliveries in Belgium. The first five Renault trucks will operate in Antwerp. The beverage manufacturer is electrifying one-fifth of its Belgian truck fleet. “Our industry is facing difficulties that require rapid adaptation, but we are also firmly committed to maintaining …

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News Digest24th November 2022

Envirotainer opens Singapore station

Stockholm, Sweden: Envirotainer has opened a CryoSure station in Singapore to expand availability of ultra-cold (-70°C) medicine transport. The station is near one of the largest airports in the world for international cargo traffic and a major hub for Asia and the Pacific. “This puts -70°C cryogenic shipping within reach of the fastest growing region …

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News Digest23rd November 2022

Schmitz Cargobull builds hydrogen powered truck

Toddin, Germany: Schmitz Cargobull has bodied a hydrogen-powered Hyundai chassis approved for road transport in Germany. The vehicle was built for Hylane which provides climate-neutral vehicles for rent. Dirk Nuxoll, managing director GRW, Sabine Essmann, international key account manager logistic/food business at Schmitz Cargobull, and Bruno Altenschöpfer, fleet manager, Hylane, took delivery of the vehicle. …

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News Digest22nd November 2022

Capital Logistics named fastest growing US company

White Plains, New York, US: Cold chain logistics provider Capital Logistics has been named as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the third year in a row by Inc Magazine. “A motivated and empowered team with determination and a focus on reliability, timeliness and communications produces problem-solving, goal-oriented employees, and ultimately it produces overwhelming …

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News Digest18th November 2022

Refrigerant reclamation and recycling programme

Wilmington, Delaware, US: Chemours and Honeywell have launched a pilot scheme for companies to recycle and reclaim R-448A refrigerant. R-448A is also known as Honeywell Solstice N40, R-449A, or OpteonTM XP40, patented HFO refrigerant blends in the European Union and the United Kingdom. “In recent years, global regulatory drivers and the increasing need for a …

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News Digest15th November 2022

Volvo and Pilot create North American charging network

Knoxville, Tennessee, US: The Volvo Group and Pilot Company plan to develop a north American public, high-performing charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles. The partnership will combine the Volvo Group’s market leadership and experience in medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric trucks and charging solutions with Pilot Company’s network of more than 750 Pilot and …

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News Digest10th November 2022

DPD Netherlands acquires Cool Runnings Transport

Best, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands: DPD Netherlands has acquired Cool Runnings Transport, a temperature-controlled transport operator of fresh and frozen food in the Netherlands and Flanders. The acquisition fits in with DPD Netherlands’ growing interest in temperature- controlled transport. Last year it acquired BK Pharma Logistics and BK Sneltransport, which handle temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals and food delivery. Emiel …

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