London, UK: Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Tesco reported sales up over the Christmas period according to Kantar’s monthly data. Sainsbury’s sales were up 9.3% in 12 weeks to December 24; Tesco sales up 7.5% in the same 12 weeks, Kantar said. German-owned discounters Aldi and Lidl were the biggest winners among British supermarkets with Kantar …
London, UK: Two of the world’s largest container ship operators have extended diversions from the Red Sea following an attack on a vessel last weekend that has been blamed for renewed oil price volatility and rising container shipping prices. On Sunday, Maersk suspended sailings near or via the Suez Canal after one of its giant …
Hamburg, Germany: Dachser is testing four battery-electric Krone refrigerated trailers with Carrier Transicold refrigeration in Germany. The trailers have a 23kWh battery and axle-driven generator. The battery is charged within three to four hours directly at loading and no extra charging infrastructure is required for the trailers with the generator providing energy for cooling. When …
Guwahati, Assam, India: Snowman Logistics has begun using a nely leased multi-temperature-controlled warehouse in Guwahati, Assam. The total capacity of the warehouse is 5,152 pallets with eight chambers and four loading bays. The warehouse handles ambient and -25 degrees C storage and transport services for ice cream, poultry, ready-to-eat food, dairy products, confectionery, bakery products, …
Kempten, Germany: Dachser has acquired Swedish temperature-controlled transport company Frigoscandia, subject to regulatory approval. Frigoscandia is owned by Mutares, a private equity investor. Frigoscandia will generate €300m 2023 and add 260 in Sweden vehicles plus 12 warehouses in Sweden and three in Norway. Burkhard Eling, chief executive, Dachser, said: “Our focus remains on growing organically and …
Arlington, Virginia, USA: Shane Brennan will join the Global Cold Chain Alliance as senior vice president with responsibility for Global Communications this month. The new role within the senior leadership team is a signal of GCCA’s commitment to growing its impact across the fast-growing cold chain markets in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia, the …
Heathrow, UK: PML Seafrigo’s scheduled chilled less than container load service to the States has enabled British craft cheese producers to enjoy a slice of the US market, with America showing a hunger for premium, artisan, hand-crafted, cheeses this Christmas. PML Seafrigo’s service to New York, proves 11 day shipping to the US , with specialist …
Windermere, UK: Wholesaler McClures has expanded its temperature controlled storage and its fleet with Petit Forestier. McClures is based the heart of the Lake District where strict planning controls limited redeveloping the existing site. A search for a new, larger headquarters proved equally difficult as the company wanted to retain its foundations in Windemere, where …
Reading, UK: Tower Cold Chain is partnering with Shanghai-based, Tower & Winner Solutions to market Tower’s containers in China. Tower containers are used by pharmaceutical manufacturers, airlines and 3PLs to deliver medicines and life science products. “Local representation is critical to delivering the best possible service to our Chinese customers, now and in the future,” …
Copenhagen, Denmark: Maersk has suspended all its container shipping through the Red Sea following missile and drone attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The group has vowed to target vessels in an attempt to pressure Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip. The Danish firm said it was making the move after a “near-miss” involving …
A New Year message from Phil Pluck, chief executive, Cold Chain Federation Reading, UK: Since joining the Cold Chain Federation in November, I have had the privilege of spending time with federation members across the UK: visiting their facilities, seeing their operations in action, listening to their views and experiences, and really getting under the …
Redditch, UK: Children at Beoley First School in Redditch enjoyed their Christmas Fayre thanks to Oakland International who once again sponsored the school’s Christmas Carousel. Beoley First School, head teacher, Ben Irving, said: “In recent years the carousel has become a firm favourite, adding to the festive atmosphere.” Oakland International executive assistant Jane Thompson said: …
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