Burnley, UK: CoolKit has patented its Thermal Lining System for fridge and freezer van conversions. Rupert Gatty, chief executive, CoolKit, said: “The invention came about when we were approached by a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler to develop a solution which would ensure the even distribution of hot and cold air throughout the complete load area of …
Singapore: Carrier Transicold has PowerLine generator sets for refrigerated containers that meet EU Stage V standards for diesel engines. “In addition to providing efficient performance that our customers in Europe have come to expect, our new PowerLine Series 55 models use a familiar engine style and a new permanent-magnet generator to deliver reliability and simplicity …
Plymouth, Minnesota, USA: Peli BioThermal has expanded its dry ice shipper options to support growth in cell and gene therapy shipments worldwide. The shippers are available for parcel sizes from 1.1 litres to 179 litres and cover temperatures from minus 65 degrees C to minus 20 degrees C. “Cell and gene therapies are highly individualized …
Aberbargoed, Wales: Wild Water Group has acquired new cold storage sites as part of its plans to expand the business across southern England. The company, which has doubled its workforce since the Covid-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, recently acquired new sites in Plymouth and Avonmouth to allow it to expand in southern England. Two …
Gloucester, UK: ISD Solutions has signed a distribution contract with Salco, a Dutch high performance door manufacturer. The moves is aimed at expanding its market for high-bay, temperature controlled warehouse doors. Driven by the UK’s exit from the EU and growth in online food retail, the current investment value in high-bay warehousing in the UK …
London, UK: Logistics UK has welcomed the government’s decision to fund new technology in a bid to advance the next generation of electric trucks. The government has allocated £54m on three projects – the largest (£31.9m) is to develop electric propulsion systems for heavy goods vehicles in Cwmbran, Wales. This technology could be applied in …
Valencia, Spain: Temperature-controlled shipping and logistics company Easyfresh Logistics is now offering reefer air freight services. EasyAir, which is a new division under the Easyfresh umbrella, works through a network of reefer companies, experienced in handling air cargo and offering door-to-door services. Easyfresh said: “We believe that EasyAir will add value to our already existing …
Peterborough, UK: Chiltern Distribution is concerned that delays associated with the Brexit changes are still happening – 10 weeks after the end of the transition period. According to an article in the Financial Times, Chiltern Distribution’s managing director Paul Jackson says that one load of fruit was delayed at the Spanish border for six hours …
Brussels, Belgium: Diesel remains the most popular fuel for new light commercial vehicles in the European Union, accounting for 92.4% of the van market, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association shows. Although the coronavirus pandemic dragged down the overall performance of the EU market, sales of electrically-chargeable and hybrid electric vans increased last year. …
Dublin, Ireland: The volume of freight shipped across the Irish Sea from the Republic of Ireland to Britain is down significantly despite government claims that trading volumes are returning to normal. Companies trying to avoid red tape and potential delays associated with Brexit are sending freight on much longer sea routes directly to the continent, …
Arlington, Virginia, USA: The Global Cold Chain Alliance has launched its European Logistics Council as the “voice of cold chain in Europe”. The council was launched as a new leadership group advocating the interests of GCCA’s European membership and replaces the GCCA European Advisory Council. The council has eleven European members appointed to serve for …
Basingstoke, UK: Gist general manager, Siobhan Afford, has won the Rising Star Award at this year’s Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Awards for Excellence. The awards, now in their 28th year, recognise and reward the most outstanding achievements by the very best individuals and organisations throughout the industry, who continue to raise standards and …
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