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Latest News28th May 2025

McConaghy refrigerated distribution returns to Schmitz Cargobull for proven quality of its reefers

Northern Ireland haulier McConaghy Refrigerated Distribution has refreshed its specialist fleet with 12 new Cold Chain Federation member Schmitz Cargobull S.KO COOL semi-trailers. The dual-temperature trailers come equipped with the manufacturer’s Ferry Operation package, which includes reinforced bodywork, protective skids and additional restraints. Richard McConaghy, Managing Director at McConaghy Refrigerated Distribution, says: “We have had …

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Latest News28th May 2025

Driven by Quality, United by Values – Gray & Adams x Macs Trucks

At Gray & Adams, we’ve always believed that great business is about more than just the product—it’s about the people behind it. Our partnership with Mac’s Trucks is a perfect example of that belief in action: two family-run businesses, each built on generations of integrity, innovation, and a relentless commitment to quality, coming together to …

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Latest News27th May 2025

Truck donations fuel driver training in Zambia

Three heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) donated by corporate partners of international development organisation, Transaid, have entered service at the Industrial Training Centre (ITC) in Lusaka. Collectively, they will be used to train hundreds of new and existing professional drivers in Zambia. The three vehicles were formally transferred to the ITC during a handover ceremony in …

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Latest News27th May 2025

Sunswap Wins Sunday Times Best Places to Work for Second Year Running, Now in Medium Company Category

Sunswap, the British manufacturer of zero-emission transport refrigeration technology and Cold Chain Federation member, has been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year, this time in the medium-sized company category. The recognition reflects Sunswap’s successful transition from startup to established manufacturer while maintaining the workplace culture and employee …

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Latest News27th May 2025

Carrier Transicold Battery-Powered Vector HE 19 MT Units Unlock Diesel-Free Double-Deck Trailer Operations for James Hall & Co.

Preston-based James Hall & Co. has taken delivery of three custom Carrier Transicold Vector ® High Efficiency (HE) 19 Multi-Temperature (MT) units mounted on double-deck trailers, each equipped with a 23kW battery pack to enable diesel-free operation, both Cold Chain Federation members. These units will transport ambient, chilled and frozen products simultaneously as part of …

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Latest News27th May 2025

Webfleet powers up efficiency at Hinkley nuclear power station

Cold Chain Federation Member Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet and asset management solution, is being installed at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station (HPC) to dramatically improve the efficiency of both its on-site vehicles and construction equipment. The first nuclear power station to be built in the UK for a generation, HPC is one of the largest …

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Latest News27th May 2025

Rack Collapse Prevention the Benchmark for Responsible Warehouse Safety

Warehouse safety is evolving as businesses adopt industry best practice guidelines alongside cutting-edge solutions such as Cold Chain Federation member Rack Collapse Prevention’s (RCP) advanced racking safety systems. RCP Business Development Director Mike Quinn explains: “By integrating RCP technology with routine inspection schedules, businesses gain a powerful combination of physical safeguards and real-time monitoring. This …

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Latest News27th May 2025

Minister Greenwood joins industry to discuss electric van transition

Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, attended an industry round table last week to hear about the factors holding back adoption of electric vans and discuss the role Government can play in supporting the transition. Chaired by the BVRLA and attended by representatives from the UK’s leading fleet operators, trade associations, and government departments (listed …

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Latest News27th May 2025

Temperature Control company snaps up Erdington warehouse

Temperature control solutions company ICS Cool Energy has snapped up a 42,000 ft2 midbox warehouse at developer Vengrove’s Avalon Point scheme at Erdington Industrial Park in Birmingham. The company has taken a new 10-year lease on Unit 1 which totals 42,538 ft2,  at a headline rent of £12.50 per ft2. Avalon Point was speculatively developed …

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Latest News27th May 2025

Chris Chisman joins Abbey Design

Marstair director Chris Chisman has left TEV Ltd to join refrigeration consultant Abbey Design Associates as managing director. Chisman had been with TEV Ltd for 27 years and was involved in the 2017 management buy-out of the former IMI business.  Established in 2006, Gloucester-based Abbey Design Associates (ADA) are one of the UK’s leading consultants …

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Latest News27th May 2025

M&S Accelerates New Store Openings With Development Of 12 Former Homebase Stores

Marks & Spencer has today announced investment in twelve brand new food stores, some with over 20k Sq ft of trading space, on former Homebase sites across England, creating over 550 new jobs. It marks a significant step forward in M&S’s store rotation and renewal programme, focussed on having the right stores in the right …

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Latest News27th May 2025

New Investment, Same Trusted Team: McCulla Ireland Enters Exciting New Era

McCulla Ireland, a well-established and trusted name in the temperature-controlled logistics sector, has announced a strategic partnership with a long-term European investor focused on cold logistics. The investment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the business, which has been proudly family-run for 56 years. This partnership, which is supported by a private …

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