London, UK: DFDS Cold Chain England, Gist and Tesco have all been shortlisted for the Road Transport Operator of the Year Award at Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2022. PML and McCulla (Ireland) have been shortlisted for the Most Innovative Company of the Year. The Logistics Partner of the Year shortlist includes GXO with Iceland, and …
Preston, UK: James Hall & Co has taken delivery of its first fully electric refrigerated trailer for Spar deliveries to stores in the north of England. The new trailer is specially liveried and will operate from Spar’s distribution centre in Preston, where the battery can charge overnight and also chill the load space before loading. …
Swindon, UK: OPX Logistics has taken delivery of ten Gray & Adams trailers with Thermo King SLXi refrigeration systems. Marshall Fleet Solutions supplied the Thermo King SLXi fridges that will help reduce carbon emissions and build towards a net-zero future. The fridges have been fitted to newly purchased solar-powered refrigerated trailers supplied by Gray & …
Cape Town, South Africa: Members of the Global Cold Chain Alliance in South Africa have pledged their time and commitment to serve on the GCCA Risk Management Committee and the GCCA Food Safety and Compliance Committee. The Risk Management Committee was established to study and review items related to risk management in cold storage facilities …
Slough, UK: There is an alternative to fossil diesel, says Sam Gray, sales training and product development manager, Toyota Material Handling UK. And it is said to cut the net CO2 emissions of internal combustion-engine-powered forklifts by as much as 90%. Hydrotreated vegetable oil is the latest fuel to come on to the market. It …
Grimsby, UK: HSH Coldstores has been awarded a £5m government grant as part of the Seafood Infrastructure Fund. The grant is to support the construction of a new £30m cold store and distribution hub to support the seafood industry in Grimsby. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said its cash injection came from a …
London, UK: London’s ultra low emission zone is to extend to all boroughs from August next year. The move is aimed at improving air quality and to keep the city on target to becoming net-zero for carbon by 2030. About 15% of vehicles driving in outer London boroughs would currently be liable for the charge …
London, UK: Lorry drivers will benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside services following a £100m investment from industry and government. Truckstop and road service operators can now bid for a share of the £32.5m match-funding pot from the government. This is in addition to the £20m match-funding launched earlier this year from …
The inside story behind one of the most awe-inspiring feats of logistics planning and delivery in UK history was shared from the Cold Chain Live! conference main stage when Movianto UK president Paul Wilkinson revealed the challenges and successes of the cold storage and distribution of the UK’s Covid vaccines. Cold Chain News reports The …
Munich, Germany: Idem telematics has simplified cold chain document verification whether the recipient prefers a paper printout or data in different formats as proof. Idem set itself the goal of making the verification of temperature data easier, more efficient and also more flexible for owners, drivers and recipients, the company says. Drivers can now hand …
Antwerp, Belgium: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is to start using 30 electric trucks to make last-mile deliveries in Belgium. The first five Renault trucks will operate in Antwerp. The beverage manufacturer is electrifying one-fifth of its Belgian truck fleet. “Our industry is facing difficulties that require rapid adaptation, but we are also firmly committed to maintaining …
Stockholm, Sweden: Envirotainer has opened a CryoSure station in Singapore to expand availability of ultra-cold (-70°C) medicine transport. The station is near one of the largest airports in the world for international cargo traffic and a major hub for Asia and the Pacific. “This puts -70°C cryogenic shipping within reach of the fastest growing region …
Tel: 0118 988 4468
Cold Chain Federation Ltd.
7 Diddenham Court, Lambwood Hill,
Grazeley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1JQ
©2026 Cold Chain Federation
The Cold Chain Federation Ltd. registered in England and Wales, Company No: 6453302.
Registered Office: 7 Diddenham Court, Lambwood Hill, Grazeley, Reading RG7 1JQ