Horstmar, Germany: Schmitz Cargobull has gained type approval for the fully-electric reefer S.KOe Cool with generator axle. The approval has been officially granted by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority and confirms that the trailer meets all relevant statutory safety, environmental and production requirements of the European Union. Proof was provided by means of prescribed …
Redditch, UK: Oakland International has received formal approval from the Science Based Targets initiative for its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The approval is based on a 2040 target for 90% reduction with an accelerated 2030 target of 42% Oakland International sustainability manager Vera Bruntink said: “Oakland set ambitious targets that have been verified by …
Dublin, Ireland: Convenience food maker Greencore says it has seen a 3.9% average improvement in mpg after trialling Webfleet’s integrated telematics and cameras. Greencore supplies chilled, frozen and ambient foods, delivering 795 million sandwiches and 127 million ready meals a year to retail and food service customers in the UK. Following an eight-week pilot, the …
Post-Covid challenges continue to challenge temperature-controlled logistics, warns Mike Parr, managing director, Perishable Movements (PML). Heathrow, UK: The sector has witnessed escalating prices in air freight which are proving crippling for some businesses. Charges at Heathrow have increased at a rate which is out of kilter with any other UK airport, while the standard of …
London, UK: A six-month delay in publishing the government’s low carbon fuels strategy is “inhibiting” private sector investment, according to Logistics UK. In a letter to Transport Secretary Jesse Norman, Logistics UK called for the urgent publication of the low carbon fuels strategy as well as a closer partnership between government and industry. Kate Jennings, …
London, UK: The government is ploughing an extra £300,000 into the Generation Logistics campaign in a bid to encourage young people to take up careers in the sector. The Department for Transport (DfT) says that, following a highly successful first year, it will continue to invest in Generation Logistics to “improve recruitment and retention of …
Bellevue, Washington, USA: A panel discussion hosted by CloudSort Corporation has challenged the supply chain status quo on the power and importance of a ‘Modular Middle Mile’. CloudSort Corporation, a logistics technology provider, hosted a discussion among supply chain and logistics leaders about the “under-innovated and often ignored, yet vital middle mile” at the Home …
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA: Tippmann Engineering’s QuickFreeze+ In-Rack Freezing System has been installed at Canadian pork producer DuBreton’s site. QuickFreeze+ is modular and allows operators to install and remove units in 10 minutes per pallet position, says Bob Tippmann. “Each QFM unit includes a control board, which connects to the cloud wirelessly through existing facility …
Mulberry, Arkansas: Compass Cold Storage cut the ribbon on a new cold store near Fort Smith in Mulberry, Arkansas. The new site provides chilled and frozen storage for food wholesalers, retailers, and food manufacturing customers in central and northwest Arkansas. It is 142,160 square feet and has 18,500 pallet positions with QFM In-Rack Freezing System. …
Wellingborough, UK: Bis Henderson Space and Prologis UK are to pilot a warehouse model that provides flexible, pallet-by-pallet storage. A new 31,000sq metre warehouse at Prologis Park, Wellingborough West will provide business with additional storage space to secure growth or to provide greater flexibility at peak. “The new model allows businesses to de-risk their operating …
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA: Tower Cold Chain has replicated its UK Centre of Excellence in its new headquarters in the Americas region in Philadelphia. Just 1.6 miles from PHL International Airport, the 26,000 sq. ft building strengthens Tower’s container conditioning and storage capabilities, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to pharmaceutical, airline and 3PL customers …
Birmingham, UK: Amid all the brouhaha about “state-of-the-art equipment” in the cold chain, an essential tool often goes unnoticed: the humble Tacky Mat. But they play a crucial role in maintaining safety and hygiene, says Richard O’Connor, marketing director at First Mats. Tacky Mats, also known as sticky mats or adhesive mats, capture and contain …
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