London, UK: Trade associations have welcomed the government’s decision to introduce border controls for EU imports “in stages” at the end of the transition period in a bid to give companies affected by coronavirus more time to prepare. In announcing the move, the UK government also confirmed that it will “neither accept nor seek any …
Ulm, Germany: Fuel cell maker Nikola, and truck maker Daimler Truck, have separately announced plans for electric and hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks. US-based Nikola has signed a deal to raise £550m towards development. Mark Russell, Nikola’s chief executive, said that the latest development will accelerate the company’s ability to get its trucks into production …
London, UK: Fiat has launched an electric Ducato van due to go on sale in autumn. The electric motor gives a payload of up to 1,950kg with top speed limited to 62mph to maximise the vehicle’s range. Fiat says the range is is 124 or 205 miles on a a 47kWh or 79kWh battery pack. The …
London, UK: The UK Climate Change Agreement scheme has been extended to allow more businesses to join. The voluntary scheme currently provides those companies in the members of the cold storage Climate Change Agreement with a collective £10m saving every year. Previously due to end in 2023 and closed to new entrants, the government announced …
London, UK: Cold Chain News can report from personal experience of one its staff how good the Brakes and Bidfood government-funded food initiative is. “Well done to you both,” he says. Brakes and Bidfood, have joined forces to support a new government initiative to ensure that food supplies reach the country’s most vulnerable people during …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: Business must be allowed sufficient time to prepare for whatever Brexit agreement is reached between the EU and UK, says the FTA. There may not be a formal agreement between the two sides until October at the earliest given the lack of progress in the latest roun d of talks. Indications are that …
Lisburn, Northern Ireland: PRM Group has added two new 26 pallet, multi-temperature trailers to its fleet. The trailers are of similar specification to others in the fleet and have Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 multi-temperature fridges. The trailers also have G&A’s aerodynamics package including a vortex generator on the roof to improve aerodynamic performance. Vector …
London, UK: Maintaining the extension of delivery hours is vital for recovery from the Covid-19 outbreak, says the FTA. “With ‘non-essential retail’ opening from 15 June 2020, and the government’s active travel plans coming to fruition, continued flexibility in delivery times will be essential to meet soaring demand for products while respecting social distancing rules,” …
Brussels, Belgium: Thermo King and BPW are collaborating on the development of a new power source for refrigerated trailers. Deatils are scant but the companies have been working together since autumn 2019 on a new low-emission means to power trailer fridges.. The companies have reached “a significant junction” and say they will soon deliver to …
London, UK: From Monday 8 June a two-week quarantine period will be enforced for anyone arriving in the UK following UK government guidance. Freight drivers are exempt from the quarantine requirement but they must fill out a Public Health Passenger Locator Form available on a government website before each and every journey. More details about …
Glasgow, Scotland: Catering supplier McLays Foods has been delivering fresh meat and produce to some 6,000 homes in Glasgow with vulnerable people shielding from Covid-19. The home delivery has been helped with route planning software supplied by Trakm8. Craig McLay, director at McLays Foods, said: “We usually supply fresh produce to hospitality businesses across Scotland …
Zaragoza, Spain: Bailón group has added four new Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers to its fleet, taking the total to 27. The group is the largest exporter of eggs in Spain and sells 80% of its production abroad. Bailón opted for vehicles with Executive Plus equipment including Schmitz fridge and its telematic package, TrailerConnect. Schmitz also …
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