Geneva, Switzerland: The European road transport sector is facing a 13% increase in driver shortage in 2020, says a report from the IRU. IRU carried out research amongst small and medium transport and logistics companies in a number of European countries, calculating the commercial freight driver shortage on the continent to rise from 23% in …
Paris, France: The shortage of drivers is the greatest challenge faced by fleet managers according to a new white paper by Frost & Sullivan that interviewed fleet managers in Europe about the challenges they are currently facing. Driving Forces – Challenges and Opportunities in the European Road Transport Sector, prepared by Frost & Sullivan for …
Shanghai, China: The coronavirus health issue will have significant implications for the logistics sector in the short term with air transport market expected to feel “the most significant direct effects” of the disease, according to a new analysis from Transport Intelligence. The container sector has also been hard hot. The virus has been causing severe …
Atlanta, Georgia, USA: Americold is continuing its international expansion with a move into the Brazilian market. Americold has formed a joint venture with SuperFrio Armazens Gerais owner Patria Investimentos, under which it will spend around US$28m for a 15% stake in the South American temperature-controlled storage provider. Americold expects to be in a position to …
Lafayette, Indiana, USA: Wabash National and C&S Wholesale Grocers showed a road-ready zero-emissions 48ft refrigerated trailer at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council annual meeting last week. “We’ve seen a lot of prototype and concept electric vehicles and trailers over the years, but no one has yet to demonstrate real viability of a …
Brussels, Belgium: Total new commercial vehicles registered in January 2020 fell 11.5% in the European Union, according to the latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. With the exception of buses, demand fell in all segments. The slowdown in van sales – making up more than 80% of EU commercial vehicle demand – had …
Singapore: Chiquita has transported fully loaded containers of bananas from Panama to the Netherlands using Carrrier Transicold’s EverFresh active controlled-atmosphere refrigeration. Chiquita shipped bananas using 40-foot, high-cube containers with Carrier Transicold PrimeLine refrigeration. The EverFresh systems were programmed to maintain oxygen levels at 5% and carbon dioxide at 4%. Temperature, gas and humidity concentrations were …
Prague, Czech Republic: Cargo-partner iLogistics Centre, next to Prague Airport, has been certified to handle organic products according to the EU Eco-regulation. The 10,900 m² store also has temperature-controlled storage at +2 to +8 °C. This was added in April 2019. The multi-user warehouse is HACCP certified and allows for cross-docking, vendor-managed inventory as well …
Luxembourg: The Cool Chain Association is backing a new Cargo iQ initiative for Care Mapping in the temperature-controlled supply chain. Association members will join an advisory board supporting Cargo iQ’s pilot, which aims to develop tools and standards for planning and control, as well as for process and provider evaluation of conditions under which shipments …
Athens, Georgia, USA: Carrier Transicold has added three models to its Supra series of diesel-powered truck fridges to give more powerful cooling choices for 10 to 28 foot box bodies. “These next-generation Supra units deliver improved capacities more efficiently, while using less fuel and refrigerant,” said Scott Parker, product manager, truck products, Carrier Transicold. “The …
Burtenbach, Germany: Wetralog, part of food logistics business Westfleisch, has bought 15 Kögel Premium freezer trailers for its fleet. Wetralog will use the trailers to transport meat for retail and wholesale customers. The Kögel reefers have low-noise aluminium floors with welded aluminium floor pans for better hygiene and simpler cleaning. The floor pans also prevent …
Minneapolis, USA: Thermo King has launched a new service agreement programme. Performance Advantage provides customers with a set of maintenance programs designed to extend the efficient operational life of their transport refrigeration equipment, increase uptime, and reduce costs. “Proactive maintenance from trained and qualified refrigeration experts can minimize downtime and save money.” said Travis Lumpkin, …
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