An Oakland International colleagues and friends’ team are ecstatic after completing an epic three-day bike ride from Great Yarmouth to Warwick (27th to 29th June) and raised vital funds of over £30,000 for children’s charity Molly Ollys. Oakland International Group Supply Chain Director Lee Whiting said: “It was tough going with the heat and the …
The Environment Agency has reported seven more cases of violations of the UK F-gas regulation totalling £167,400. Six of the cases, which attracted fines ranging from £2,000 to £42,000, relate to failures in obtaining sufficient F-gas quota authorisations. The other relates to placing non-refillable F-gas cylinders on the market. While the Environment Agency does not …
Following earlier reports in the press that commercial vehicle hire and fleet management provider Prohire has lodged an application with the courts to appoint an administrator, latest reports indicate that the company is being wound down and the majority of jobs have been lost. Prohire is a provider of contract hire, fleet management and rental …
Multiple teams from wholesale group Beijer Ref UK & Ireland joined contractor Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning to deliver an award-winning CO₂ plant installation for historic jam manufacturer Wilkin & Sons in Essex. All equipment was supplied and specified by Beijer’s FridgeHUB team, backed by onsite support during installation and commissioning from its HVACR field …
The UK’s largest and longest-standing redistributor and retailer of surplus products, Company Shop Group (CSG), has announced a strategic partnership with Dexory, a leading provider of real-time warehouse visibility and automation solutions, to transform inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and improve product flow within its ambient warehouse operations. The partnership, which uses Dexory’s autonomous robot and …
Transaid has partnered with fellow nonprofit organisation American International Health Alliance (AIHA) on an exciting 12-month supply chain strengthening project, funded by The Gates Foundation, with Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Services (EPSS). The project will see Transaid work to build human resources capacity and support staff development within the EPSS. The Addis Ababa-based agency procures nearly …
Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is proud to celebrate 10 years of collaboration with the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) with a $35,000 donation to help reduce food insecurity in Europe. As part of Carrier’s global volunteer programme, Climate Solutions Transportation, employees across multiple locations are also …
Tesco has clinched the prestigious ‘Retailer of the Year’ title at the Free From Food Awards 2025, recognised during a vibrant celebration of innovation and excellence at the best in free from party in London. The Free From Food Awards stand as the UK’s premier industry event dedicated to ‘free from’ food and drink. Since …
Tesco has taken a significant step towards greener logistics by adopting Sunswap’s solar and battery-powered electric refrigeration technology, marking the beginning of a shift away from diesel-powered cooling systems that have long dominated the food transport sector. Traditionally, keeping perishable goods chilled or frozen during transit has required diesel-powered refrigeration units mounted on lorry trailers—contributing …
In a significant step forward for climate accountability in transport, Zemo Partnership has launched RFAS Fleet – an innovative scheme which enables fleet operators to provide their customers with independently verified evidence of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings resulting from their use of renewable fuels. As the first scheme of its kind tailored specifically for …
European haulage operator Alcaline Transport has invested in Cold Chain Federation member Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, to improve trailer efficiency and compliance. The Kent-based company specialises in just-in-time delivery for the automotive and aviation sectors, including iconic luxury brands like Rolls Royce, Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin. Alcaline’s team of HGV …
GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton has finally been cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), subject to the sale of Wincanton’s grocery warehousing business. The independent inquiry group leading the CMA investigation into the merger found that GXO’s purchase of Wincanton would reduce competition in grocery warehousing in the UK. This loss of competition would …
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