Brussels, Belgium: Frigo-Trans and Freight Line Europe, international cold chain transport and logistics providers, are using Thermo King’s telematics to improve services. “Connectivity is essential in the cold chain. By providing visibility, remote monitoring, and proactive control, telematics can ensure the condition of any load in transit remains optimal,” said Raluca Radu, product manager for …
London, UK: The European Parliament has accepted the terms of the Trade and Customs Agreement which determines post Brexit trade between the EU and Britain. Logistic UK welcomed the decision. Sarah Laouadi, its European policy manager said the ratification will give certainty to businesses on both sides of the Channel. It will also enable industry, …
Dover, UK: P&O Ferries has brought the Pride of Burgundy ro-ro ferry back into service on the Dover Calais crossing. Pride of Burgundy is a freight only ferry able to carry 120 lorries and restore P&O Dover-Calais fleet to its pre-pandemic strength of five ferries. In 2019, P&O Ferries’ share of ferry freight volumes on …
London, UK: The UK’s economic position could create a perfect storm for increased accidents in the workplace warns law firm Stephensons. Stephensons says the rapid growth in the number of warehouse and logistics jobs could be leading to inadequate health and safety procedures, with worried employees – concerned about losing their jobs – feeling forced …
Novi, Michigan, USA: Lineage Logistics is to acquire UTI Forwarding, a Rotterdam-based freight forwarder which handles full container load cargo – both temperature-controlled and other containerised goods. The acquisition marks Lineage’s entrance into the freight forwarding industry in Europe. Mike McClendon, president of international operations & EVP of network optimization at Lineage, said: “Together we …
Södertälje, Sweden: Scania’s test and demo fleet has four new Krone trailers. The latest vehicle combinations are not only on site in Sweden but will go on a European Europe with customer test drives. Scania has undertaken test and trials with Krone vehicles at its test centre for many years aimed at saving fuel and …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: Logistics companies have a greater appetite for future mergers and acquisitions than they did last year and foresee more consolidation, according to a new survey from Carter Backer Winter and Logistics UK, in conjunction with logistics research firm Analytiqa. The mood surroundingmergers and acquisitions is more optimistic than the first UK Logistics …
London, UK: The UK Food and Drink Federation has published a snapshot report of food and drink exports to the EU in February, showing a 40% drop compared with a year earlier. The federation, which represents more than 800 companies, said that food and drink exports to the EU in February were worth £578.7m, down …
Schindellegi, Switzerland: Kuehne+Nagel has started the year on an upbeat note reporting strong demand in transport, especially for pharma and e-commerce. Kuehne+Nagel reported first quarter turnover of over CHF 6bn, EBIT of CHF 431m and earnings for the period of CHF 318 million were all significantly higher year-on-year. Detlef Trefzger, chief executive, Kuehne + Nagel …
London, UK: Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget announcement of a capital allowance ‘super-deduction’ could be a game-changer for many warehouse owners and operators, says Tim Wright, managing director of Invar Systems “The super-deduction, which will apply for two years, allows firms to claim 130% of their expenditure on approved plant and machinery against their tax liability. …
London, UK: GCCA’s Europe Future Leader Award recognises outstanding young professionals in the European cold storage industry who show potential for future career advancement but have not yet risen to top-level leadership positions within their company. The 2021 Europe Future Leader competition is an integral part of the 24th GCCA European Cold Chain Conference, scheduled on …
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