Prague, Czech Republic: Cargo-partner iLogistics Centre, next to Prague Airport, has been certified to handle organic products according to the EU Eco-regulation. The 10,900 m² store also has temperature-controlled storage at +2 to +8 °C. This was added in April 2019. The multi-user warehouse is HACCP certified and allows for cross-docking, vendor-managed inventory as well …
London, UK: Logistics business can expect labour shortages to increase if the government implements its planned immigration restrictions. Low-skilled workers would not get visas under post-Brexit immigration plans unveiled by the government. The government, which said it was aiming to reduce overall migration to the UK, wants a “points-based” immigration system – as it promised …
Spalding, UK: Gist has opened a new recruitment and training centre in Spalding with a view to wooing younger drivers. The centre has a real static vehicle for training new drivers and a driver drop-in centre, where three driver trainers are based to support those re-training to become Class 1 HGV drivers. Julian Bailey, managing …
Luxembourg: The Cool Chain Association is backing a new Cargo iQ initiative for Care Mapping in the temperature-controlled supply chain. Association members will join an advisory board supporting Cargo iQ’s pilot, which aims to develop tools and standards for planning and control, as well as for process and provider evaluation of conditions under which shipments …
Telford, Shropshire, UK: Morgan McLernon, part of Culina Group, has opened a new 3,700sq metre site in Telford, Shropshire. “This new site opens up an exciting range of new opportunities and possibilities for Morgan McLernon,” Sean Hughes, operations director, Morgan McLernon, said. “We are looking to expand the site capability to provide third party logistics …
Athens, Georgia, USA: Carrier Transicold has added three models to its Supra series of diesel-powered truck fridges to give more powerful cooling choices for 10 to 28 foot box bodies. “These next-generation Supra units deliver improved capacities more efficiently, while using less fuel and refrigerant,” said Scott Parker, product manager, truck products, Carrier Transicold. “The …
Dover, Kent: An updated version of Operation Brock to limit delays along the M20 caused by disruption at the channel ports is planned. Highways England proposes a moveable concrete barrier that can be set up within hours and can be used flexibly on any stretch of the motorway. But the government has at the same …
Spalding, UK: Fowler Welch has won the Food Manufacture Excellence Award 2020 for the Supply Chain Partnership of the Year. Fowler Welch won the award in partnership with dairy product producer Saputo UK. Fowler Welch tweeted: “ Great night and delighted to be crowned winners.” The awards have been running for 19 years and recognise …
London, UK: The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has added its voice to the concerns about post-Brexit transition border checks, warning that they could cause fresh food supply problems. The warning came after cabinet minister Michael Gove said that border checks were “inevitable” after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December The supply issues will …
Burtenbach, Germany: Wetralog, part of food logistics business Westfleisch, has bought 15 Kögel Premium freezer trailers for its fleet. Wetralog will use the trailers to transport meat for retail and wholesale customers. The Kögel reefers have low-noise aluminium floors with welded aluminium floor pans for better hygiene and simpler cleaning. The floor pans also prevent …
Castle Donington, Leicestershire, UK: Moran Logistics has ordered an unspecified number of trailers and rigids from Gray & Adams to boost the fleet from 324 trailers of various types. The order is for 13.6m trailers, urban 10.4m trailers and some rigids. Operations Director, Lee Vickers, said: “Moran Logistics deliver a high-quality service which means we …
Minneapolis, USA: Thermo King has launched a new service agreement programme. Performance Advantage provides customers with a set of maintenance programs designed to extend the efficient operational life of their transport refrigeration equipment, increase uptime, and reduce costs. “Proactive maintenance from trained and qualified refrigeration experts can minimize downtime and save money.” said Travis Lumpkin, …
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