London, UK: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt should prioritise support for the logistics sector in this week’s autumn statement, to avert the damage that an economic downturn could cause to the nation’s finances, according to Logistics UK. Chief executive David Wells says that logistics needs to be supported “to help prevent long-term economic damage caused by lack …
Kansas City, Missouri, USA: Vertical Cold Storage has begun construction of a multi-modal distribution centre in Kansas City, Missouri, expected to open in 2024. “Vertical Cold Storage is excited to deliver the first facility in Kansas City to offer the value-added services of blast freezing, case picking, and expedited intermodal transportation solutions adjacent to the …
Harnes, France: Lineage has opened a new cold store in Harnes, France. The new Harnes site, in the Hauts-de-France region, “is a key node in Lineage’s smart global cold chain network and a testament to our commitment to helping service our customers’ needs”, said Harld Peters, president, Lineage Europe. Lineage’s Harnes II is automated with …
Houston, Texas, USA:Lineage has opened its site in Houston, Texas. Houston ColdPort is located at Port Houston and cover 315,000sq feet. It is the sixth location in Lineage’s Greater Houston network and began operating in last month. “We are excited to strengthen our presence in Houston at such a pivotal time for the market,” said Brian …
Frome, UK: CubeCold Europe has acquired temperature-controlled warehouse and distribution company J R Harding & Sons. Gerben Paauwe, chief executive, CubeCold Europe, said: “This acquisition is an excellent strategic fit that strengthens our position in the UK. J R Harding & Sons’s reputation and customer relationships complement our own and together we can provide even …
London, UK: A report has revealed that nearly 94% of small to medium-sized businesses say that Brexit has affected them negatively. The finding appears in “Brexit and Businesses: in their own words” report, published by European Movement UK. Other findings include: Sir Vince Cable, vice president of European Movement UK, said: “The research by European Movement …
London, UK: UK demand for new heavy trucks grew by 14.9% in the third quarter of 2023 with sales of electric and hydrogen trucks rising in the thirds quarter, the largest quarterly share of 2023, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Zero emission trucks have recorded their …
Ashbourne, Co Meath, Ireland: Noone Transport is taking delivery of 20 Krone curtainsiders and 30 Cool Liners most of which will operate from the company’s new site near Dublin port. Noone Transport operates a fleet of 50 Mercedes-Benz Actros 18/45 tractors plus vans.
Reading, UK: The Cold Chain Federation has launched new energy benchmarks for UK cold stores, along with a bespoke tool available to federation’s members, to help compare the energy use of cold stores with similar UK sites. The new tool also indicates the financial and carbon savings that businesses could secure through further energy efficiency …
Lyon, France: Thermo King invites visitors to “step into the future of refrigeration” with its electric alternatives to traditional refrigeration systems at Solutrans taking place next week in Lyon, France. “At Thermo King, we believe in the power of innovation to transform industries. When in 2021, we introduced our all-electric portfolio branded evolve, we pledged …
Dublin, Ireland: UK convenience food producer, Greencore, has taken its first electric vehicle, part of a 300 vehicle order from Petit Forestier. The acquisition of a 3.5t Renault Master ZE is the start of a new era for Greencore Direct to Store as it explores alternative fuel sources for its fleet of vehicles. Petit Forestier …
Lyon, France: Daikin is showing its van, truck, and trailer electric and plug-in hybrid refrigeration at Solutrans, France, next week. Daikin’s latest development is its new trailer fridge that includes Daikin’s telematics. Highlights on the Daikin stand are: Solutrans takes place in Lyon, France, 21- 25 November.
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