London, UK: Truck sales are an exceptionally accurate and early indicator of economic activity which make the latest data showing an uplift in heavy truck sales encouraging. UK heavy goods vehicle registrations climb by 30.1% to 10,034 units in the third quarter account to the latest data from the Society of Motor Vehicles Manufactures and …
Cold stores are an inherently high-risk environment. Shaun Evers, managing director of Stonegate Instruments, highlights how smart technology can help minimise these risks. Leeds, UK: “While many of the risks in cold stores stem from exposure to cold temperatures, the refrigeration systems in these spaces can pose additional risks if a gas leak occurs. Cold …
London, UK: Here are the industry’s responses to Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement, a £55bn package of tax rises and spending cuts to put the UK “on a balanced path to stability”. Shane Brennan, chief executive, Cold Chain Federation, said: “The Chancellor has confirmed today that the overall scale of energy bill relief for businesses post-March …
Knoxville, Tennessee, US: The Volvo Group and Pilot Company plan to develop a north American public, high-performing charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles. The partnership will combine the Volvo Group’s market leadership and experience in medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric trucks and charging solutions with Pilot Company’s network of more than 750 Pilot and …
Thame, UK: UniCarriers has a new line of compact pedestrian trucks. The UniCarriers pedestrian power pallet truck range includes the MLW available in 1.6, 1.8 and 2-tonne models, the 2-tonne MEW200 Ergo lift with lifting forks, and the 2-tonne MLF200 with platform. All models include a tiller head with large, ergonomic buttons for more comfortable …
Redditch, UK: Oakland International has appointed Jas Sittre as its operations director. He was previously general manager for transport and warehouse operations at DHL. Lee Whiting, chief operating officer, Oakland International said: “His sector knowledge and experience will be put to good use supporting our strategic long-term growth plans and I very much look forward …
Robotics and automation mitigate the challenges in cold chains, says Ronan Kitchin at Aramex Trafford Park, UK: Cold chains are evolving rapidly across the globe to meet the escalating demands of populations for fresh produce and medical care. Since the pandemic, cold chains have gained increasing attention from businesses and governments due to the sweeping efficiency …
Bath, UK: For the first time since February 2022, the price-per-mile of both haulage and courier vehicles has fallen, according to the TEG Price Index, as we approach the peak season for logistics. “Courier prices are down 3.1 points (2.4%) and haulage prices are down 2.4 points (2.0%). This follows a trend we’ve seen for the …
Cold Chain News reports from the Energy Zone at the Cold Chain Federation’s Cold Chain Live! conference in September 2022. London, UK: Tom Southall, policy director, Cold Chain Federation, outlined strategies to tackle the move to net zero cold stores, chairing the debate at Cold Chain Live Energy Zone, sponsored by Star Refrigeration. There was …
London, UK: A new calculator shows operators how much money they could save by installing solar panels to trailers. Genie Insights has calculated how much fridge battery related breakdowns and premature battery replacements could be costing UK and Irish temperature-controlled transport operators. The company has launched a calculator that provides operators with an indication of …
Only 2% of organisations believe they have finished implementing or achieving their sustainability goals, the Cod Chain Federation says. Join the federation talking to Murray Sayce, global head of assurance sustainability solutions at BSI, about the support and resources available to cold chain businesses to help with these targets. Date: 22 NovemberTime: 12:30 – 13:15 (GMT)Register: …
Bolton, UK: Michael Ward (MWL) now has Frigoblock importer status and is a direct seller of the electric fleet refrigeration systems. MWL’s elevated status is the culmination of a 30-year partnership with Frigoblock. MWL says orddeds ae flourishing and it is recruiting refrigerated transport engineers to meet demand for fitting, servicing and maintenance. The latest …
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