Rotterdam, Netherlands: Lineage has opened a new cold store at the Cool Port II site in City Terminal, Rotterdam The new cold store is the only one in Rotterdam connected with Rotterdam short sea terminals, enabling customers to connect to destinations in the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia and beyond. The fully automated deep-freeze high bay warehouse …
London, UK: Fruit and vegetable wholesaler Smith & Brock has commissioned its first temperature-controlled truck from the new Fuso Canter range. Sparshatt Truck & Van is processing orders for another six fridge-bodied 3.5-tonners from Smith & Brock. Two should be in service by the end of the year. The new Canter is more comfortable than …
London, UK: Warehouses will face higher costs whilst also being denied the relief package offered to other sectors under government plans. The UK Warehousing Association has flagged its concern about the sharp rises in business rates. Clare Bottle, chief executive, UKWA, has requested an urgent meeting with HM Treasury to map out how to improve …
Toddin, Germany: Schmitz Cargobull has bodied a hydrogen-powered Hyundai chassis approved for road transport in Germany. The vehicle was built for Hylane which provides climate-neutral vehicles for rent. Dirk Nuxoll, managing director GRW, Sabine Essmann, international key account manager logistic/food business at Schmitz Cargobull, and Bruno Altenschöpfer, fleet manager, Hylane, took delivery of the vehicle. …
Reading, UK: Well over half of UK operators plan to operate battery electric vehicles within five years, according to a new survey by Neos Networks. Battery electric vehicles were twice as popular with operators as hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles, which were favoured by just 26% of companies, according to the survey. But the industry still remains …
White Plains, New York, US: Cold chain logistics provider Capital Logistics has been named as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the third year in a row by Inc Magazine. “A motivated and empowered team with determination and a focus on reliability, timeliness and communications produces problem-solving, goal-oriented employees, and ultimately it produces overwhelming …
London, UK: Government and the opposition have been careful to avoid any discussion of Brexit following former prime minister Boris Johnson’s deal to “get Brexit done”. Yes, like the proverbial elephant in the room, Brexit has simmered behind almost every issue facing government and business. But Britain’s stressed economy is turning up the heat on …
Reading, UK: Lightweight solar panels can transforming rooftops into revenue generating assets. It is fast becoming a go-to solution for high-energy use commercial and industrial buildings to reduce energy costs, decarbonise and become more energy independent, says the Cold Chain Federation. It explores the potential for money saving in this webinar where Charlie Armitage, business …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: A virtual version of Logistics UK’s 2022 Transport Manager conferences is available on demand until 10 December. Virtual Transport Manager follows a similar format to the in-person events currently being held around the country, providing compliance and regulatory information. The Traffic Commissioners have been involved for the whole series of events, virtual …
London, UK: UK retail sales increased in October but food sales fell according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Despite the growth in retail sales, they remain below pre-pandemic levels as the cost of living hits households. Sales volumes rose by 0.6% following a 1.5% drop in September but food stores saw …
London, UK: There are calls for the chancellor to commit to a further freeze of fuel duty after a forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility said 12p a litre would be added to pump prices if the government did not act. Fuel duty was not mentioned by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his autumn statement …
Wilmington, Delaware, US: Chemours and Honeywell have launched a pilot scheme for companies to recycle and reclaim R-448A refrigerant. R-448A is also known as Honeywell Solstice N40, R-449A, or OpteonTM XP40, patented HFO refrigerant blends in the European Union and the United Kingdom. “In recent years, global regulatory drivers and the increasing need for a …
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