Tunbridge Wells, UK: Logistics UK has reiterated the dangers of the UK and the EU not managing to agree a trade deal, warning that an unfair international road haulage permit system would then come into play. Elizabeth de Jong, policy director of Logistics UK, told Sky News and the Today programme on Radio 4, that …
Frankfurt, Germany: Lufthansa Cargo has expanded its pharma operations with the opening of a new temperature-controlled hub in Munich and another in Chicago. The new Lufthansa Cargo Pharma Hub Munich at the city’s airport offers space for up to 96 pallets and loose cargo in two different temperature ranges (2 °C to 8 °C and …
Rochdale, UK: Cool Running Rental, part of Rentruck, is taking delivery of 36 medium wheelbase 314 Mercedes Sprinters with pharmaceutical specification to distribute the flu vaccine. The vans, for two long-standing customers, have dual compartments, Transcans, and electrical overnight standby and will be on the road this September. Midland Trucks supplied the vehicles, GAH provided …
London, UK: Reuters Events is hosting a series of digital presentations and live panels discussions at on 17 to 18 September. Sep 17–18) with one single aim: to equip the supply chain sector with the crucial information and connections you need, now. Register here https://bit.ly/3hi6Vkz The aim is to learn business-critical insights from a C-level …
Apeldoorn, Netherlands: Müller Fresh Food Logistics in the Netherlands has ordered 27 new Daf FT XF480 Super Space Cab tractors. The vehicles will arrive in two batches from Bedrijfswagens in Apeldoorn. Müller says it opted fot the Dafs due to the low operating costs, the favourable fuel consumption and the spacious XF cabs. Müller Fresh …
London, UK: Cabotage has become the latest sticking point on Brexit trade talks with British demands on haulage too close to single-market rights, according to EU negotiators. The UK wants cabotage rights for UK hauliers. UK road haulage groups warn that failure to strike a deal by the end of the post-Brexit transition at the …
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: Thermo King has introduced solar panels for its heating units Tom Kampf, trailer product manager Thermo King Americas, says fitting the units is a win-win for operators. “Heat King delivers maximum uptime, ease of maintenance and long-term reliability with its heavy duty, rugged and simple design.” “If you pair the Heat King …
Dublin, Ireland: Agro Merchants Group is planning a new coldstore in Food Central, Dublin, Ireland. The new building is next to Agro’s existing operation opened last year. Completion of the new coldstore is expected by the end of next year. The building will have 20,000 frozen and chilled pallet spaces, refrigerated dock space and blast …
New York, USA: The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has reaffirmed the safety of frozen foods after Chinese officials reported frozen proteins tested positive for coronavirus. “The overwhelming scientific consensus is that SARS-CoV-2, unlike norovirus and hepatitis A, is not transmitted by the consumption of potentially contaminated foods,” said the institute. “The virus is unlikely …
London, UK: The UK’s new truck market fell 73.4% in the second quarter of 2020, with 4,151 units registered, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). While the bulk of the decline was driven by coronavirus lockdown measures, a particularly strong second quarter in 2019 – when the introduction of …
Guangzhou, China: The provincial capital of Guangzhou has stopped imports of frozen meat and seafood from countries with a high number of coronavirus cases, state media reported on August 16. Over the last few weeks, Chinese authorities have reported at least 10 incidents of imported goods or their packaging testing positive for coronavirus, according to …
Rotterdam, Netherlands: Cool Logistics Global 2020 has been postponed to spring 2021, with preliminary dates of 18 – 19 May 2021 set. This year’s event will take placed as a virtual conference on 13 – 15 October. Rachael White, Cool Logistics director said: “Nothing beats the power of a face to face meeting. Under current …
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