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Latest News31st March 2023

Iveco selects Pod Point for charging

Basildon, UK: Pod Point is to be Iveco’s preferred supplier for electric vehicle charging.Iveco will recommend Pod Point to customers buying new E-Daily vans.  Swapping the pump for the plug can be a daunting prospect for those new to the world of electric vehicles, but Pod Point aims to simplify the process, for feet and …

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Latest News31st March 2023

Buffaload celebrates Easter

Cambridge, UK: Buffaload is marking spring with an Easter trailer, pictured here. Quite simply, the double-deck reefer generates less carbon while delivering more goodies. Ross Taylor, chief executive, said: “In partnership with Buffaload you can make your chilled delivery network carbon neutral by 2023. At Buffaload we are on a mission to proceed with an environmentally …

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Latest News31st March 2023

Health and safety set for Birmingham

Birmingham, UK: The Health and Safety Event opens at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre next month. The event takes place on 25-27 April when industry leaders will share their knowledge and experience on topics, including mental health, drug testing, fatigue, phone use and other distractions. “Legal responsibility for driver safety sits at the top of the …

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Viewpoint31st March 2023

Does the Budget aid warehouse automation?

The spring budget could help businesses looking to boost warehouse performance through automation, says Craig Whitehouse, managing director, Invar Group Cranfield, UK: The business case for investment into warehouse automation is gathering pace. Poor labour availability is increasing risk at peak, costs are rising and volumes are volatile and unpredictable, demanding greater operational flexibility and …

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Latest News30th March 2023

Frustration from the warehousing sector as government ignores solar power

London, UK: There is mounting frustration that the potential offered by industrial properties in contributing to UK’s solar capacity is being ignored by the UK government. Clare Bottle, chief executive, UK Warehousing Association said warehousing accounts for approximately a third of all commercial roof space. “While we welcome renewed commitment to solar power, the focus …

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Latest News30th March 2023

Solucious opts for Thermo King telematics

Dassenveld, Belgium: Food logistics provider Solucious is getting real-time visibility, traceability and proactive management of it deliveries from Thermo King’s telematics. Solucious can obtain real time temperature and position data, but also critical information like setpoints, alarms or hours of operation from its trucks, vans and semi-trailers. “Our collaboration with Solucious demonstrates that connectivity is …

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Peter Großkopf, founder of Frigoblock retires

Mülheim, Germany: Peter Großkopf, pictured above right, has retired and steps down from his advisory role with E-Cooltech. Großkopf (77) has worked in the industry for over 40 years to develop innovative transport refrigeration. He founded Frigoblock in 1978 and built the business into a world-leading brand before selling it to Thermo King in 2015. …

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Latest News30th March 2023

Tower Cold Chain enters Financial Times Top 1000 fastest-growing companies

London, UK: Temperature-controlled container service provider Tower Cold Chain has been added to the Financial Times’ annual list of Europe’s 1000 fastest-growing companies. Based on revenue growth of European companies between 2018 and 2021, the pharmaceutical cold chain service provider ranked 525th place. Tower has received £13m investment since 2020 from Investec, funding which has …

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Latest News30th March 2023

Government low-carbon strategy offers no new money

London, UK: The UK government’s low-carbon strategy has been criticised by an array of experts as having little merit. The plans contain no new government spending, and campaigners said they missed out key elements. Ministers are also thought to have rejected or modified scores of the 130 policy recommendations made by Tory MP Chris Skidmore …

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RHA pushes for safer roadside parking due to soaring food cargo theft

Peterborough, UK: The RHA is pushing for increased security at roadside parking services to combat the increase in food cargo theft which has risen from £250m to £700m in just over a decade. Research carried out by the British Standards Institution has found that food and drink accounted for 17% of cargo thefts last year, …

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Samworth Brothers eyes fuel savings with Thermo King Advancer

Melton Mowbray, UK: Samworth Brothers expects to reduce its refrigerated trailer fleet fuel use by as much as a third by introducing Thermo King Advancer A400 fridges, supplied by Marshall Fleet Solutions. Samworth’s first order of Advancer A400 fridges has been delivered following trials and reviews of various options. These units were fitted by Marshall …

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Latest News28th March 2023

Renault adds Trafic reefer van to range

Luton, UK: Renault Trucks has added three Trafic variants to its van range, including a reefer. The Trafic Red Edition Chiller is based on the high-specification Trafic Red Edition platform cab with Gray and Adams refrigerated chiller box body. It is also available with a freezer or dual compartment body. The van is suitable for …

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