Novi, Michigan, US: Lineage Logistics ranks fifth for on-site solar adoption and 22nd overall for total solar adoption in the US, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) Solar Means Business 2022 report. “With over 400 strategic locations worldwide, we continue to explore solutions to help mitigate the impact of our operations on the …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: Tyre defects are now the number one fail item for HGVs at road side checks, according to the latest data from Logistics UK. Its Compliance Report 2022, which examines the extent to which the road freight sector has refocussed and reset after the peak of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights …
Reading, UK: Tower Cold Chain has won a s silver medal from EcoVadis in recognition of its sustainability credentials. Improving on the bronze medal received in 2021, the new award puts the cold chain shipping provider in the top 25% of the 100,000-plus companies assessed. EcoVadis is relied upon by global supply chains, financial institutions, …
Redditch, UK: Oakland International has promoted Stuart Pugh to deputy site operations manager at its warehouse in Redditch. Pugh, who was previously deputy operations manager, now oversees the day-to-day operations of the Redditch site’s ambient, frozen and chilled warehouses which encompass co-packing, direct-to-consumer, distress load management and quality assurance. Pugh said: “I am grateful for …
Stoke on Trent, UK: Contract hire and fleet management company Prohire has boosted customer service by reducing call handling times through a new partnership with TNS 365. Prohire provides vehicle rental and contract hire to commercial vehicle operators and also offers service and maintenance, accident repair management and fleet compliance. TNS 365 provides call centre …
Bogotá, Colombia: Malvin Fabal, logistics and frozen warehouse supervisor at Rannik, Dominican Republic, is the winner of the 2022 Global Cold Chain Alliance Latin America Future Leader Award. The award was presented by Manuel Cabrera, chairman of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses, during the GCCA Latin American Cold Chain Congress held last week in …
Annahagh, Co Monaghan, Ireland: Combilift has a Christmas Advert based around a magical elf who is determined to cause chaos in the Combilift factory. The Christmas video was created entirely in-house in Combilift’s forklift factory in Ireland. And all for less than €800 with a cast chosen from employees apart from budding child star Saoirse …
Eastbourne, UK: Plastic pallet maker Goplasticpallets.com has extended its warehouse in Eastbourne with a new site. Clare Bottle, chief executive, the UK Warehousing Association opened the warehouse, which boosts capacity by 36% as well as doubling outside storage. Jim Hardisty, managing director, Goplasticpallets, said: “Last year our revenue was £15m, and we expect this to …
Jacksonville, Florida, US: FreezPak Logistics, together with BG Capital, are to build a $120m temperature-controlled warehouse in Jacksonville, Florida. The move is part of plans to build a network of cold storage distribution centres across the country. The new partnership is developing the 272,400sq ft warehouse on a site near the JaxPort Talleyrand and Dames Point …
Jersey City, New Jersey, US: The global vaccine cold chain logistics market, valued at $2.84bn, is expected to grow 5.2% and reach $4.9bn by 2030, according to a new report. InsightAce Analytic’s report on the Global Vaccine Cold Chain Logistics Market cites rising demand for mRNA-based vaccines, the growing demand for effective cold chain logistics services …
Is a low-stock, just-in-time approach to food supply still optimal? Susan Barratt, chief executive, Institute of Grocery Distribution, lead the conversation from the Main Stage at the Cold Chain Federation’s Cold Chain Live! conference. Kirsty Adams reports. UK grocers played a pivotal role during the pandemic. Pressure on production and distribution of food during this …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: Nichola Mallon is the new head of trade and devolved policy at Logistics UK. She will work with local government, the devolved Assembly and government in Northern Ireland. Kate Jennings, director of policy at Logistics UK, said: “Logistics UK is always looking to deliver more for its members and Nichola’s appointment allows us to …
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