Reading, UK: The Cold Chain Federation is staging a webinar explaining how the Apprenticeship Levy can be used to fund a number of training programmes within a business. During the webinar Graham Howe, managing director of The Apprenticeship College will discuss the newly launched Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship programme which develops skills such as …
Gateshead, UK: OSE European has expanded its fleet with three new Daf tractors and four Mercedes-Benz vans to meet growing demand for UK and European transport. OSE trunks throughout Europe carrying time-critical deliveries and temperature-sensitive loads. Rob Jackson, director, OSE European, said: “The deployment of temperature-controlled vans in the transportation of pharmaceutical consignments is absolutely …
Greenwich, Connecticut, US: XPO has again been named as a “Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking Association. The Women in Trucking Association is a non-profit organisation that encourages the employment of women in trucking and works to minimize the obstacles they face. XPO was selected for its commitment …
Peterborough, UK: New contract wins by Chiltern Cold Storage prompted an order for 12 new forklifts from UniCarriers. UniCarriers has supplied some 80 or more trucks to Chiltern Cold Storage during the 20-year relationship between the companies. John Davidson, managing director, Chiltern Cold Storage, said: “UniCarriers are just a very easy company to work with. …
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Cargo has opened a pharmaceutical cold store at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Prior to the opening of the new pharmaceutical store Etihad Cargo transported over 50,000 tonnes of temperature-controlled products at the carrier’s Abu Dhabi hub. The expanded, dedicated pharmaceutical hub will double the airport’s coldchain storage capacity. “The …
What are the pros and cons for employers of zero-hour contracts? Tina Chander, partner and head of employment law at law firm Wright Hassall has the answers Royal Leamington Spa, UK: Zero-hours employment contracts have received a lot of negative press over the years, with many claiming they are unfair and offer employees no security …
Reading, UK: Food, pharmaceutical, and other cold chains need assurance from government that they will be treated as critical industries through this winter and beyond, says the Cold Chain Federation. The federation has written to the chancellor and newly appointed cabinet ministers in the Department for Business, Environment and Transport calling for urgent reassurances of continue support …
Lowestoft, UK: Jamie Buchanan has joined Starfrost to head planning, management and delivery of all engineering installations for the company. Starfrost supplies freezing and chilling equipment to food processors worldwide. Jamie Buchanan, head of contracts, said: “There is a culture of enthusiasm at Starfrost and I am looking forward to playing an integral role in …
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US: World Courier has a new blast conditioner for phase-change material packs. The conditioner reduces the time taken to make phase-change material packs ready to use for frozen (-20 °C) and refrigerated (2 – 8 °C) temperature ranges packaging. The time to reach frozen temperature range is down from 72 hours to about …
London, UK: Heavy truck makers and long-haul refrigeration makers almost all tout hydrogen as the fuel of the future, at least for long-haul transport. But there are some major stumbling blocks along the route to hydrogen. While there is no shortage of hydrogen, not a lot of it is ‘green’, which is vital if the …
Heathrow UK: PML has formed an alliance with Tulpin Group to speed the transfer of perishable goods from Egypt to the UK. PML, which has worked with Tulpin Group for some years, will handle last mile delivery of fruit and vegetable consignments shipped by air from Egypt. Tulpin Group owned Ostendfresh will collect the freight from …
London, UK: The Driver Academy Group running the government-funded HGV Skills Bootcamp, shows that nearly 30% of trainees are on their way to completing training. Almost 600 drivers have either passed their practical test and got their HGV licence or are about to take the test. This is out of almost 1,950 drivers on the …
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