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 …
Construction leaders and sporting heroes raised more than £30,000 for charity at a golf day hosted by award-winning subcontractor & Cold Chain Federation member The P & M Group. The Gloucester business held its third annual fundraiser for youth sports and disability charity Lord’s Taverners at The Vale Golf Club in Pershore near Evesham this …
Independent transport refrigeration specialist, CB Transport refrigeration Limited, Service partner for Cold Chain Federation member Carrier Transicold UK Also known as Carrier Northwest, West Midlands and East Midlands, has now installed 1,500 solar panels to refrigerated trailers – helping customers eliminate fridge battery issues, reduce call-outs and keep temperature-controlled goods moving. The company, which is …
Veterans into Logistics – a greater Manchester-based charity that trains and mentors Armed Forces Veterans into new careers as HGV Drivers is delighted to announce its partnership with Pall-Ex – the leading palletised freight distribution network. In recognition of Pall-Ex’s Gold Partner pledge to Veterans into Logistics, the pallet shipping network has emblazoned Veterans into …
Transaid has announced its much anticipated 2026 cycle challenge, returning to Africa for the 12th time and throwing down the gauntlet for riders to take part in a spectacular 10-day adventure, pedalling 454km across Tanzania’s diverse and dynamic landscape. From 17 – 26 September 2026, with five days in the saddle, participants will ride from …
Darren Blackhurst is returning to Asda as chief commercial officer for food, more than a decade after he last held the role. Blackhurst previously served in the same position between 2006 and 2010, and is set to step back into the post at the end of July. He replaces Kris Comerford, who is stepping down …
Thousands of tonnes of nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste will help families facing food insecurity, thanks to new grants offered on Tuesday 10 June 2025. Grants totalling £13.6 million have been offered to 12 food charities across England – including FareShare, City Harvest, and Food in Community – to redistribute an estimated …
Peel Ports Group a Cold Chain Federation member has officially unveiled its new £30m RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) berth at London Medway as it welcomed a key freight service to the facility. The UK’s second largest operator hosts guests at the port in Sheerness for a ceremony to mark the completion of the new in-river vessel …
World Refrigeration Day and the European contractors’ group AREA have signed a new memorandum of understanding to promote further co-operation between the two bodies. The enhanced MoU introduces new areas of collaboration, including public outreach campaigns to showcase cooling’s role in modern life, youth engagement and STEM-focused initiatives, targeted support for women and underrepresented groups …
In March of this year, Cold Chain Federation member Schmitz Cargobull, Europe’s leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, trailers, and bodies based in Münsterland (Germany), and GT Trailers, a leading manufacturer of high-volume bodies and trailers based in the Opole region of Poland, announced their strategic partnership. The relevant authorities have now approved the cooperation and Schmitz …
Telford-based temperature-controlled transport specialist Dale Brothers has freshened up its fleet with three new S.KO COOL semi-trailers from Cold Chain Federation member Schmitz Cargobull. The mono-temperature, box-body reefers join the fourth-generation family business’s 110-strong trailer fleet as replacements. Approximately 60 per cent of Dale Brothers’ trailers carry the blue elephant logo. Neyland Dale, Joint Managing …
L&G expands private credit portfolio with £250m Magnavale Cold Storage investment UK & European Real Estate Debt team completes loan to diversify into new logistics sectors London, 12 June 2025 – L&G announces the successful completion of £250 million private debt investment with Magnavale Ltd. (‘Magnavale’ or ‘the Company’) over a 10-year period. The debt …
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