Rueil-Malmaison, France: Carrier Transicold unveiled at the Solutrans exhibition a new version of its Vector HE 19 fridge. An initial prototype is being tested with Fraikin and Martin Brower. The new version of the Vector HE 19 can run on a new refrigerant with a lower global warming potential, to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions without …
Reading, UK: Phil Pluck is the new chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation. Pluck takes over from Shane Brennan at the end of the year. Paul Bennell, president, Cold Chain Federation, said: “Phil has extensive experience in leading membership organisations across a range of industries and I am looking forward to working with him as …
Warrington, UK: Iceland is building a £80m distribution centre in Warrington. The building stage of the 550sq ft site is finished ready for the internal fit-out. The warehouse is due to open in late 2024, according to an article in the Warrington Guardian. This will be Iceland’s largest distribution centre – supplying more than 350 …
Leeds, UK: BFP, a bakery ingredients wholesaler, has taken delivery of 4 Isuzu 13.5 tonners. The Isuzu F135.240 chassis, supplied by JDS Trucks, have Gray & Adams refrigerated bodies with G&A fridges.
Feltham, UK: Langridge Organic Products has added seven Isuzu N75.190 refrigerated trucks to its fleet. Isuzu 7.5 tonners account for the majority of its fleet. Two of the new Isuzu trucks were specified with new temperature-controlled bodies by local company TLC Bodies. The remaining five new had existing Paneltex refrigerated bodies refurbished and swapped from …
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 …
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