2025 marked a significant turning point for businesses across the UK. With the Clean Power 2030 target fast approaching, the government’s long awaited Modern Industrial Strategy placed clean energy firmly at the centre of economic policy, underscoring its vital connection to long term growth. The strategy also set out how the rollout of new energy …
The Eurovignette for the Netherlands will end on 1 July 2026. According to estimates, over 725,000 unique foreign trucks use Dutch roads every year. For all trucks The truck toll applies to Dutch and foreign vehicles in categories N2 and N3. They have a maximum authorised mass exceeding 3,500 kg. Vehicles must be equipped with a working onboard unit …
Due to the stricter F-Gas Regulation, interest is growing in refrigerants with the lowest possible global warming potential. Natural refrigerants such as propene, which ECOOLTEC uses, have a negligible GWP and are therefore very climate-friendly. However, hydrocarbons are flammable, but thanks to ECOOLTEC’s comprehensive technical safety concept, they can be used in transport refrigeration, not …
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, continues its expansion in healthcare logistics with the announcement today of its appointment by NHS England as the managed service provider for the continued provision of Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) home testing for eligible participants in the bowel cancer screening programme across England. As …
In May 2025, the UK government announced it was pursuing a new SPS agreement with the EU. At its core, this means the UK is moving back towards aligning itself with EU rules across a huge range of areas, including animals, plants, food safety, labelling and pesticides. It is, by any measure, one of the …
Greenfood is scaling up. A large portion of the Group’s outgoing fruit and vegetable deliveries across Sweden are now rolling on fossil-free trains. Through a strategic partnership with logistics partner Sandahls, carbon dioxide emissions are being reduced by up to 98 percent compared to diesel-powered truck transport. As part of its long-term sustainability efforts, Greenfood, …
Cloud-based software firm Descartes Systems Group (DSG) will showcase its latest AI-enabled fleet telematics solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham next month. The company will demonstrate how its software tools helps operators of all sizes gain real-time visibility and optimise delivery performance. Andrew Tavener, head of fleet marketing at DSG, said: “Fleet operators …
kff, the Kent‑based regional foodservice wholesaler, has launched a comprehensive new support programme designed to help care homes deliver high‑quality, nutritionally balanced meals for their residents. The campaign offers caterers a full suite of tools, resources, and expert guidance, all available through kff’s dedicated Care Home Catering Hub. Bringing together a wide range of specialist …
Panasonic makes significant impact on the HVAC+R industry at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2026, delivering a highly successful showcase of its new next generation Heating & Cooling portfolio. The stand attracted strong visitor engagement throughout what became one of Panasonic’s busiest and most successful MCE events to date, demonstrating the company’s leadership in innovation, efficiency and …
The founder of Antrim-based Interfrigo, the largest independent cold storage operator in the north, has been recognised with the outstanding contribution accolade at the annual Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association’s (NIFDA) annual awards. Ross Reed OBE (79) was described as “a leader whose contribution is far reaching, not in the local food and drink …
The P & M Group today announces the acquisition of Bradford-based HBCL Coldstores, marking a significant strengthening of the company’s presence in the North of England. The acquisition of HBCL is part of continued and rapid growth at the cold chain solutions specialist P & M, whose major constituent part is cold store expert ISD …
Temporary cold storage has evolved beyond simple refrigeration. New innovations in portable cold stores are improving safety, efficiency and sustainability for food manufacturers and cold chain logistics providers. The UK’s food production and cold chain sectors have long relied on portable cold storage to manage seasonal peaks, emergency requirements, and fluctuating production schedules. Yet, while …
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