London, UK: Fresh Ways which carries perishable goods throughout Europe, is using Oakland International’s distress load management service to reduce food waste in the supply chain. Ivan Rigucci, insurance and legal manager, Fresh Ways, said: “The freshness and quality of our products must be maintained during transport and distribution. This commitment was put to the test …
London, UK: The government has bowed to industry pressure and is delaying the implementation of new border controls set to start at the end of the month, according to the Financial Times. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said that “challenges” within its systems for registering imports of food and animal products could …
Arlington, Virginia, USA: Lineage has ranked number one on Global Cold Chain Alliance’s lists of the largest European and worldwide refrigeration and logistics providers. NewCold comes in at number two on the European list with Constellation Cold Logistics and Magnavale at number five. On the worldwide list, NewCold is number four while Constellation is number …
Dublin, Ireland: Mercedes-Benz and Thermo King are demonstrating “future-ready transport” to Ireland’s food retailers during a nationwide roadshow. An electric E-Actros chassis with Thermo King V-1000 refrigeration and E-Coolpac battery are being shown in a roadshow across Ireland. This collaboration has addressed the specific requirements of modern retail fleets and provided leading food retailers with …
London, UK: Webfleet is hosting a live event to “help businesses navigate the path to sustainability”. The conference takes place at Bridgestone head office in Royal Leamington Spa, on 3 June from 12.30pm to 4.00pm. It “will act as a catalyst for change, offering insights, connections and tools to help businesses navigate the path to …
Peterborough, UK: JS Davidson (formerly Chiltern Cold Storage) has won new contracts since the free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand came into effect at the end of May last year. Managing director John Davidson said the company had negotiated contracts with a number of suppliers importing chilled meats from Australia and New Zealand. …
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Noatum Logistics Middle East is using SSI Schaefer’s mobile pallet racks to almost double its storage capacity. It is the largest mobile racking system for deep-freeze cold rooms in the UAE. As well as boosting cooling efficiency and storage density, the system also improved warehouse safety. The latest installation uses Interlock 600 VNA …
Birmingham, UK: Food wholesaler T Quality has taken delivery of the first of 26 new rigids on a seven-year contract from Fraikin. All the trucks have a bespoke-built split-load body design that the two companies developed together in 2021. The split-load body has now been rolled out to the twenty two 15-tonner and four 18-tonners …
Swords, Ireland: More action is needed and more collaboration is needed if technologies that reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency are to be adopted says Trane Technologies, owner of Thermo King. “Our industry can make a significant impact on global greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the areas of heating and cooling and food loss,” said Claudio …
Brussels, Belgium: European cold chain trade associations are calling for the industry to speak with a united voice before this year’s European Parliamentary elections. “It is vital that the voice of the cold chain is heard and included in decision-making across a range of vital issues that face the future of the European Union”, …
Singapore: Courier and logistics company provider Ninja Van has launched a cold chain delivery service. Ninja Cold is part of its expansion plans beyond e-commerce. Ray Chou, country head, Ninja Van Singapore, said: “The implementation of a cold chain logistics system grants us access to the food and pharmaceutical industries, which were previously out of …
Until recently red diesel accounted for 15% of all diesel used in the UK. Has the red diesel phase-out served its purpose, asks Marshall Fleet Solutions? Cambridge, UK: In April 2022 the UK government enacted restrictions on red diesel, aiming to reduce usage of the discounted but environmentally harmful fuel. Prior to the reform, a …
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