London, UK: The UK government has set out its plans to improve the flow of goods to and from Northern Ireland, a key demand of the Democratic Unionist Party in exchange for rejoining the region’s power-sharing government. The UK and the EU agreed a Brexit deal for Northern Ireland known as the Windsor Framework in …
Gothenburg, Sweden: Volvo Trucks has launched its first truck developed with only electric drive – the Volvo FM Low Entry, designed for heavy loads operating in urban areas. Roger Alm, president, Volvo Trucks, says: “This zero tailpipe emission truck is a great addition to our electric range, perfectly suited for working in city centres and …
Leatherhead, UK: Sunswap, a provider of solar-powered refrigeration, is expanding overseas due to a new order from Netherlands-based leasing company TIP Group. Sunswap will be supplying TIP with a “minimum 20 Endurance transport refrigeration units”. Endurance is the world’s first purpose- built battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration unit, a sustainable alternative to diesel transport fridges, …
Istanbul, Turkey: Turkish Cargo has three pharma services for temperature-controlled transport and storage. TK Pharma Extra is aimed at pharmaceutical and medical products with a higher sensitivity to temperature and time that require passive packaging and extra protection during apron transport. While they are on the apron, consignments are carried by temperature-controlled dollies and monitored …
Dublin, Ireland: If the run up to Christmas represents the busiest time of the year for most retailers, January is likely the time of peak returns. Items bought as gifts in the quarter before Christmas and then handed over on the big day are going to be returned soon after if there is any kind …
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania: Matthew Kibble, managing director and former owner of Matthew Kibble Transport, has returned from Tanzania after delivering a series of talks on behalf of Transaid, at the National Institute of Transport, in Dar es Salaam. The National Institute of Transport began its partnership with Transaid in 2010, under the shared goal …
London, UK: Food prices are expected to rise with freight travelling through the Suez Canal almost halving since Yemen’s Houthi rebels began attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Jan Hoffmann, the agency’s head of trade logistics, said food prices could feel the impact, adding …
London, UK: New regulations intended to protect biosecurity by imposing controls on plant and animal products will lead to substantial price increases for British consumers warn British importers and European suppliers. Businesses predict additional cost of £500m as a result of the Brexit border controls. Products affected include five categories of cut flowers, cheese and …
Easton, Lincolnshire, UK: Magnavale has expanded its contract packing lines at its Easton cold store. The move has led to a “huge increase in our packing, labelling and date-coding output”, says Magnavale. The new lines are suitable for a variety of ambient, chilled, and frozen food products. Amanda Cogan, chief operating officer, says: “These high-volume …
Atherstone, UK: Discount retailer Aldi is recruiting over 500 new apprentices this year, including trainee HGV drivers. The apprenticeship push forms part of Aldi’s nationwide expansion drive, with the supermarket creating 6,000 new roles in the UK last year. Aldi recently announced new rates of pay for all warehouse staff, with pay for some apprenticeship …
Dublin, Ireland: The European cold chain market is set to grow by 10.67% in the period 2022-27, according to the latest report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. Its Cold Chain Market in Europe 2023-2027 report predicts growth valued at $57.56bn during the period boosted by logistics technology coupled with growing cross-border trade corridors and a rise in pharmaceutical …
London, UK: UK and EU trade disruption is predicted with EU exporters not ready for UK customs changes which start this month, warn trade associations. The new Border Target Operating Model comes into force in February and will be introduced in three phases. Initially, EU exporters of animal and plant products, such as eggs, dairy, …
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