Manfreight bought the 100,000 sq ft site at 122-126 Duncrue Street in a deal supported and part-financed by Danske Bank. The warehouse will operate as an ambient storage facility for dry freight, complementing the firm’s chilled storage site in Belfast Harbour. The company says the deal is part of its strategy to expand its network …
Temperature-controlled storage and distribution specialist JS Davidson has once again been awarded the prestigious AA grade under the BRCGS (Global Standard) for Storage & Distribution, marking its fourth consecutive year at this level of accreditation. The BRCGS Standard for Storage and Distribution is a globally recognised benchmark for excellence, requiring risk-based product safety systems and …
RAK Ceramics is a lifestyle brand offering premium ceramic and porcelain tile solutions across the United Kingdom. Operating from two strategic locations in Petersfield and Birmingham (Bromford), the company handles some of the heaviest loads in the industry, with pallets weighing up to one tonne each requiring careful handling in demanding warehouse environments. With over …
Temperature controlled specialist CS2 Transport has refreshed its fleet with three new range-topping DAF XG 530 tractor units and seven new Chereau multi-temperature semi-trailers from Asset Alliance Group. The new vehicles have been supplied via contract hire with full repair and maintenance packages, including tyres and roadside assistance, on multi-year terms. Kevin Ford, Operations Director …
Coldstore construction experts ISD Solutions have announced the appointment of a new Technical Director in Brett Harrington, as the company continues to structure its next generation of leaders. Mr Harrington, who has worked for the Gloucester-based industry experts since 2005, moves from his previous role as director of the company’s firewall division. He will have …
TITAN Containers introduces ArcticStore Horizon, believed to be the World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Portable Cold Room. ArcticStore Horizon’s features make it a premium cold storage solution for a wide range of business segments like Bio-Life Sciences, industrial catering, and temperature-controlled distribution. ArcticStore Horizon was developed in direct response to the cold storage industry’s efforts to …
Logistics and haulage specialist A Salvatori & Son has invested in Webfleet’s Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) to enhance trailer productivity, reduce downtime and ensure compliance with April’s new DVSA legislation. The family-owned, Canterbury-based firm operates 120 flatbed, curtain-sided and double-decker trailers, serving customers across the UK and Europe. In 2024, the company fitted …
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries for 2024/25. The figures show that an estimated 1.9 million workers suffered from work-related ill health during 2024/25, remaining broadly consistent with the levels seen in recent years. While the recent rates of self-reported work-related ill health …
Chereau brings Sunswap’s purpose-built electric refrigeration to France Sunswap Endurance is available through Chereau – launching at Solutrans, Lyon. Diesel-powered transport refrigeration is reaching its limits in France. Diesel operating and maintenance costs continue to climb while restrictions are being rolled out on diesel vehicles across 42 cities. Sunswap Endurance eliminates diesel in transport refrigeration …
Toyota Material Handling Europe’s next-gen electric counterbalanced forklift, the Toyota Traigo_i, has been awarded the German Design Award 2026 in the category Excellent Product Design – Industry. This marks the second major international design recognition for the Traigo_i, following its Red Dot Design Award win in 2025, solidifying its place among the most innovative and …
International development organisation, Transaid, is calling on supporters from across the transport and logistics industry to saddle up for its next cycle challenge, pedalling 217km from London to the Isle of Wight, between 14-17 May 2026. The ride will begin on Box Hill, which featured in the London 2012 Olympics road race, before navigating 110km …
While working towards Net Zero remains an important goal for businesses in the cold chain sector, dealing with the growing cost of energy is unsurprisingly a more immediate aim for many. But the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive. “Demand from large consumers for Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) is booming – and this …
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