London, UK: Logistics UK took the Trade Association of the Year Award at the Memcom Excellence Awards. The judges commended Logistics UK for its “comprehensive, research-based approach to policy and campaigns, its impressive media reach and its support for members”. David Wells, chief executive, Logistics UK, said: “We are thrilled to have been named Trade Association …
London, UK: Government efforts to stabilise the economy are welcome but business needs time to plan and budget, says Logistics UK. Kate Jennings, policy director, Logistics UK, said logistics needs reassurance that the government has both credible short term plans to manage costs and clear long term goals. “Commitment to investment plans for road and …
Lympne, UK: PML’s hub in Lympne, Kent, has been certified under the Brand Reputation through Compliance of Global Standards for storage and distribution. The award was made last month and verifies protocols for safety, quality and legality of food, packaging and consumer products during its storage and distribution processes. Mike Parr, managing director, PML said, …
Bloomington, Minnesota, US: Thermo King has been testing its electric refrigeration system on reefers with retailers and food suppliers including Walmart, Loblaws, and Martin Brower. During more than 2,500 hours of operation, the battery-powered refrigerated trailer unit delivered excellent performance, ensuring high-quality climate control to keep food and other goods fresh, Thermo King said. With …
São Paulo, Brazil: Emergent Cold Latin America, a fast-growing refrigerated storage and logistics service provider in Latin America, is to acquire the cold storage operations of Frigorifico Modelo (Frimosa), an agro-industrial and logistics company based in Montevideo, Uruguay. As part of the deal, Emergent Cold LatAm will acquire Frimosa’s main site in Polo Oeste, which …
East Kilbride, Scotland: Transport News Northern Rewards, Innovation award went to Hultsteins recognising the company’s Ecogen diesel-free refrigeration electrical generator system. The judges were impressed that a quick solution was readily available which could significantly reduce the CO2 and running costs for the operator particularly in light of the red diesel rebate ending. Lightweight and …
Cincinnati, Ohio, US: Kroger, one of the top US grocers has completed a pilot test of General Motors’ BrightDrop electric carts. The electrified cart has temperature controlled compartments to assist grocery store pickers fulfil online orders. Grocery giant Kroger intends to sign as the first BrightDrop customer. BrightDrop is an electric mobility brand formed by General Motors …
Lyon, France: Renault Trucks and electric cargo bike maker Kleuster, are to make and sell Freegônes e-cargo bikes. Renault Trucks’ will make and distribute the bikes trucks as a ‘last mile’ delivery solution to its electric vehicle range. Kleuster launched the Freegônes e-cargo bike 8 years ago. The tie with Renault will increase production volumes …
Spelle, Germany: Dr Bernard Krone, long-time owner of the Krone group, has died after a short, serious illness. He was 82. The group said that Dr Krone was regarded as a “visionary man of action, continuously developing the company and making ground-breaking decisions to diversify the business”. “In addition to entering the commercial vehicle sector, …
Warrington, UK: 3TRL is providing service for Hultsteins refrigeration. 3TRL, part of IntreGroup, will install, maintain and service Hultsteins’ hydraulic fridge systems and on-board electric generators for northwest based customers. Peter Brown, service director, 3TRL said: “We see this as an exciting opportunity to be associated with a company that will be leading the way …
Peterborough, UK: The RHA is calling on its members to respond to a survey on energy costs, outlining how government policy and prices are affecting haulage businesses. Government support is in place for six months and a review will take place which will consider additional support beyond that. The RHA questions are: How often are …
Novi, Michigan, US: Lineage Logistics is launching Lineage Fresh, a new service providing fresh storage options for major importers, grocers, and producers of fresh fruit and produce. The new service builds on the acquisitions of Sun Valley Cold Storage and Kloosterboer Group and the construction of a new refrigerated storage site in Savannah, Georgia, set …
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