Reading, UK: Government must commit to support food supply chain businesses as they reopen slowly, says the Cold Chain Federation. Federation president Tim Moran, who is also managing director of Lineage Logistics, made his call in a speech to the Federation’s Annual General Meeting which took place virtually today. “The period of slow and partial …
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Tunbridge Wells, UK: Logistics businesses need part-time working as part of the furloughing scheme from the end of May, rather than waiting until August, as currently planned, says the FTA. “The furloughing scheme has been a lifeline for logistics businesses across the country, many of which have suffered a dramatic loss of all revenue thanks …
Derby, UK: Brakes and Fresh Logistics are providing food and refrigerated storage to Twycross Zoo during the Covid-19 crisis. The Leicestershire zoo, first opened in 1963, has over 500 animals and is a renowned primate zoo. The zoo has closed to the public due to the current global pandemic, and with no gate receipts or …
Peterborough, UK: The Road Haulage Association has warned that a 10% tariff on new trucks will stall economic recovery. The government’s new UK Global Tariff (UKGT) will impose levies on imports from 1 January 2021. But RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said that the levies will make it harder for firms to invest in new, …
London, UK: The FTA, and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport have launched a Good Practice Guide for Covid-19. The document shares practical advice on how transport operators and logistics businesses can restart their operations following the from lockdown. David Wells, chief executive, said: “The combined membership of our two organisations have a wealth of …
Greenwich, Connecticut, USA: XPO Logistics ranks at No 1 in the Fortune 500 category of transportation and logistics for the fourth straight year. The Fortune magazine list published this week ranks XPO at No 196 on the Fortune 500 overall based on 2019 revenue of $16.6bn. Bradley Jacobs, chief executive, XPO Logistics, said, “XPO …
Glasgow, UK: Star Refrigeration warns users to ensure plant and equipment remains legally compliant during the coronavirus pandemic. Star is advising customers that it is crucial to consider legislation relating to refrigeration and HVAC equipment. The Health & Safety Executive recently stipulated the need for duty holders to remain compliant with regulations during the Covid-19 …
Stockholm, Sweden: Lidl Sweden is introducing its first electric trucks in the autumn. The trucks will handle deliveries on the grocer’s routes between its central warehouses and stores in Stockholm Lidl has partnered with Swedish electric and self-driving vehicle company Einride to electrify and automate grocery deliveries in Sweden, set new standards to build climate …
Schindellegi, Switzerland: Kuehne+Nagel has become the first company to receive IATA CEIV pharma recertification for its entire air logistics pharma network. The recertification applies to the entire KN PharmaChain GxP Compliant Air Logistics network, including 94 locations and covering all continents. In 2017, Kuehne+Nagel was the first to achieve IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its …
Nottingham, UK: Discount retailer Aldi is to trial grocery home delivery for the first time, in partnership with Deliveroo. Aldi is offering a rapid delivery service from a store in Nottingham before extending the trial to another seven stores in the East Midlands in June. Aldi hopes to roll the service out to further Aldi …
Reading, UK: The Cold Chain Federation has updated its advice to operators on managing the coronavirus epidemic. In a statement, Shane Brennan, chief executive, Cold Chain Federation, said companies need to be aware of the growing divergence in rules from the different governments in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This follows the UK prime …
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