London, UK: New diesel and petrol lorries will be banned in Britain by 2040 under a “greenprint” to decarbonise all types of transport by 2050 but the Road Haulage Association has called it a “blue skies aspiration” with no basis in reality. The government intends to phase out the sale of new diesel and petrol …
Make a date for the TCS&D show, 7-8 September, East of England Arena, Peterborough. The Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) Exhibition & Conference celebrates 40 years since its inception in June 1981. The exhibition and conference for the frozen, chilled foods, and pharmaceutical sectors, TCS&D 2021, returns to the East of England Arena at …
Make a date for the TCS&D show, 7-8 September, East of England Arena, Peterborough
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: Pelican BioThermal, which supplies temperature-controlled packaging has changed its name to Peli BioThermal. The new name will be used globally and encompasses Pelican BioThermal in the Americas and Peli BioThermal in Europe. “Customers who use our products and services operate in many different markets across the world. One name creates consistency for …
London, UK: Talks at government level have explored the idea of creating a short-term visa scheme for foreign lorry drivers to help with the driver shortage crisis, according to press reports. The industry has asked for visas to address the shortage which some have estimated to be as high as 100,000. It wants drivers to …
Reading, UK: The Cold Chain Federation is calling for an end to the close contact isolation requirement for fully vaccinated food logistics key workers. The isolation requirement for fully vaccinated food logistics key workers ends on 16 August but the federation wants this to come into effect on from 19 July along with the ending of …
Paris, France: Stef is aiming to reduce its vehicles’ greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 as part of its new climate initiative, “Moving Green”. Stef has decided to prioritise low-carbon energy sources – it will gradually replace the use of diesel with the following: French-produced B100 biofuel, natural biogas for vehicles (bioNGV) and electricity. …
Brussels, Belgium: Thermo King has launched a new monitoring and remote diagnosis service. The ThermoKare 24/7 Fleet Monitoring system uses TracKing two-way communication to provide 24/7 monitoring of refrigerated fleets. The ThermoKare allows Thermo King staff to respond immediately to any problem or recommend the nearest on-the-ground support. “The new ThermoKare 24/7 Fleet Monitoring is …
Spalding, UK: Freshlinc is one of the first UK operators to order the new Daf tractors. Freshlinc will use the XF 480 6×2. “We’re looking forward to the prospect of receiving these New Generation DAF trucks,” said Freshlinc Fleet Engineer, Andy Marchant. “Our order or 40 vehicles demonstrates our faith in the Daf brand,” he …
Edinburgh, Scotland: Fleming Howden has taken four Mercedes-Benz Actros 2533L box body rigids financed by Asset Alliance Group. The new vehicles, used to distribute bakery ingredients and yeast products, are on five-year full-service contracts and include three 26-tonner and an 18-tonner, all fitted with Gray & Adams bodies and Thermo King multi-temperature fridges. Fleming Howden …
London, UK: Sainsbury’s has introduced five Carrier Transicold Vector all-electric refrigerated trailers to its fleet, “offering a more sustainable solution for the transport of groceries”. Sainsbury’s says that the introduction of the electric refrigerated trailers is proof of its commitment to become net zero in its own operations – a decade ahead of the UK …
London, UK: Transport minister Charlotte Vere has revealed that the government is temporarily extending drivers’ hours rules from 12 July as the driver shortage crisis continues to bite. She said the move would enable HGV drivers to make slightly longer journeys “where necessary as we’re aware of a current shortage of drivers”. “Driver safety must …
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