Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, USA: PLS Logistics Services has appointed Fred Boehler to its board. “I’ve been impressed with the high service culture and advanced technology of PLS Logistics and look forward to working with the team as the company continues to expand its footprint in the cold supply chain,” Boehler said. Boehler most recently was …
Durham, UK: Logistics organisations are under unprecedented pressure to improve not only efficiency, but also employee safety. Digital transformation provides a chance to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance responsiveness to customers, and transform the day-to-day experience for employees. This can only be achieved, however, if organisations get the right data collection and analysis solutions …
Berlin, Germany: Working collaboratively will reduce inefficiencies and create value across the perishables supply chain, according to Cold Chain Association board member Eric Mauroux. Companies involved in the perishables supply chain should adopt a digital approach to risk management to reduce waste and create value by extending shelf life, Mauroux told delegates at Fruit Logistica …
Gaydon, UK: Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer conference takes place on 23 June 2022 at the British Motor Museum, Warwickshire. The one-day event covers emerging trailer technologies, cold-chain decarbonisation, autonomous trucks, maintenance, electrification and fuel cell technology. Delegates will hear from speakers, including Neil Barlow, DVSA’s head of vehicle policy and engineering, who will explain the agency’s plans for …
Dover, Kent, UK: Hauliers are still experiencing delays crossing the Channel due to a lack of ferries, roadworks, problems with the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) and increased traffic because of Easter getaways. Duncan Buchanan, policy director at the Road Haulage Association, Tweeted on Thursday, 7 April: “Just heard from HMRC that the GVMS system …
Brisbane, Australia: Carrier Transicold’s all-electric Vector E-Cool fridge units are now available in Australia. “We are excited to bring this sustainable solution to our customers,” said Stephen Elford, managing director, Australia-New Zealand, Carrier Transicold. “This fully electric trailer refrigeration unit operates autonomously without the need for a diesel engine.” The Vector E-Cool uses cutting-edge energy …
London, UK: Some 7,300 automated micro-fulfillment centres will be installed by the end of 2030, up from just 86 at the end of 2021, according to research from Interact Analysis. It says that growth is being driven by demand for same-day grocery delivery. “In the near future, much of the growth in the automated MFC …
London, UK: Gist has appointed Kate Brown as its communications and sustainability director. Brown, previously head of communications at Gist, retains responsibility for developing the Gist brand and leading colleague communications. In addition, she now has additional responsibility, providing leadership for Gist in the human, social and environmental aspects of sustainability. Michael Chambers, chief executive, …
London, UK: With just three weeks to go until Logistics UK’s free-to-attend Vans Today events, operators are advised to book places now. Taking place in Sheffield on 26 April 2022 and London on 28 April 2022, speakers, including experts from Weightmans, 7th Sense Research, RED Training, Rivus Fleet Management and WTW. They will share information on …
Warrington, UK: Magnavale is nearing completion of its Warrington cold store expansion with an internal fit-out now in progress. The upgrade adds 8,000 pallet spaces to Magnavale’s capacity, enabling the company to accommodate a growing demand for its services. The expansion will include equipment renewal, making it more environmentally friendly. The replaced equipment includes the …
Beijing, China: Geek says it has developed a cross-docking system that more than doubles throughput. “Supermarkets are now able to get goods with short shelf lives out to locations for their customers in record time. The inventory storage period is short, the picking speed is fast, and the solution is ideal for meeting the same-day …
Reading, UK: The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) and the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) have formed a partnership. The move, builds on a 20-plus year affiliation between the two organisations and signals a new commitment to building knowledge, networking opportunities and insights across borders. Cold Chain Federation chief executive Shane Brennan (pictured above right) said: …
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