London, UK: The Global Cold Chain Alliance has unveiled the programme of its 24th European Cold Chain Conference, scheduled on 1-3 June as a virtual event. This year, the virtual conference includes: the latest trends and innovation in automation as a means to compensate for labour shortages and reduced investment risk for SMEs; sustainability and …
Plymouth, Minnesota, US: Peli BioThermal has a new module on its School of Cool online learning platform. The newest module available in the platform introduces customers and distributors to reusable and single-use shippers, including parcel and bulk shippers. “Especially for those who are new to temperature controlled solutions, packaging options can prove overwhelming,” said David …
Burnley, UK: CoolKit is converting over 300 van chassis for use as milk floats by the Modern Milkman. The Modern Milkman is an “app-led” alternative to the traditional milkround, delivering groceries in return and reuse packaging, all plastic-free. Recent investment enabled the company to increase its reach for which new vehicles are needed to meet …
Brussels, Belgium: Thermo King promises to pay back the difference in fuel costs if the Advancer A-Series trailer refrigeration unit does not meet its fuel-saving target after the first year. Thermo King A-Series units are up to 30% more fuel-efficient than the market average the company says. To back this, it is the first in …
Grimsby, UK: The UK’s first Mobile Pallet Stability Test Lab promises to cut costs, improve pallet stability, reduce product damage in transit and save thousands of tonnes of stretch wrap every year. Developed by Lindum Packaging, the test lab will provide on-site real-time pallet stability testing for the first time ever in the UK. Until …
Nashville, Tennessee, US: Cryoport has acquired Critical Transport Solutions Australia for US$5million.It will continue to be run by the current management team but as part of a Cryoport business unit, Cryopdp.The acquisition improves Cryoport’s Asia Pacific presence at a time when the number of clinical trials taking place in the region is increasing. “Adding this …
Leyland, Lancashire, UK: The John Lewis Partnership has confirmed plans to transfer the running of its Waitrose distribution centre in Leyland to XPO Logistics as part of a restructuring that will see eight more shops and department stores close. John Lewis said that the Partnership “had reached an agreement with XPO Logistics to operate the …
London, UK: The British Frozen Food Federation has launched a special interest sustainability group first announced at its conference last year. Richard Harrow, chief executive, BFFF, said: “One of the consequences of the pandemic is a renewed focus on sustainability within the food industry. The sustainability agenda today is different to five years ago, and …
Springfield, Missouri, US: IWX Motor Freight is using Orbcomm systems to track, monitor and control its refrigerated trailers. IWX, which hauls produce and pharmaceuticals from the West Coast to the Midwest and beyond, is using Orbcomm’s cold chain solution for two-way monitoring of temperature control and location of their refrigerated shipments, ensuring visibility, security and …
Gateshead, UK: Fish and chip shop supplier Henry Colbeck has taken delivery of three new 26-tonne MAN rigids, each with a Carrier Transicold Supra 750 fridge on a Gray & Adams body. The new trucks, which join Henry Colbeck’s Coatbridge operation to replace older vehicles.The Gray & Adams bodies have separate access points to individual …
London, UK: Cold Chain Federation chief executive Shane Brennan will be answering readers’ questions in the April edition of Cold Chain News. Brennan will respond to a variety of questions, including achieving net zero, Brexit delays, and the end of the red diesel rebate. Cold Chain News, in digital format, will be published on 15 …
Peterborough, UK: Organisers of the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) Exhibition, Conference and Awards say that they are “keeping it small and safe” for the event in September. The event is set to return to the East of England Arena in Peterborough on the 7 and 8 September. TCS&D 2021 will still be capping …
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