Oakland International, UK and Ireland specialist in temperature controlled logistics and supply chain solutions, has announced the construction of a new 6,000 pallet capacity frozen cold store at its Bardon site, marking a significant investment in its long term infrastructure strategy. The development will increase Oakland International’s total frozen capacity across its network by approximately …
Stancold, a leading provider of temperature controlled, hygienic and fire-rated environments, and committed member of the Cold Chain Federation for over 20 years, has announced a significant leadership transition and strengthened senior management structure as the business positions itself for its next phase of ambitious growth. After more than 25 years with the company, Managing …
Northgate Mobility has announced the rebranding of two businesses under its umbrella, in a move to unify brands, and strengthening its One Road/One Fleet customer service model. Part of the ZIGUP plc group, Northgate Mobility brings together corporate vehicle hire, fleet management, insurance replacement vehicles and claims management services, and specialist vehicle expertise under one connected …
Reef-UKC will be hosting a workshop titled “Cold Chain Decarbonisation – Initiatives and Roadmaps” on Thursday, 2 July 2026, at Conference Aston, Aston University, Birmingham. Against the backdrop of the current energy crisis, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, and the accelerating impacts of global warming, the timing could not be more critical to address how the UK’s cold …
Ashford Port Health Authority is marking two years since its establishment, reflecting on the role it now plays in protecting the UK’s food chain, public health and biosecurity. Based at the Sevington Inland Border Facility, the service has grown quickly from a team of three in 2021 into the busiest and most significant Border Control …
Independent transport refrigeration specialist, CB Transport Refrigeration Limited has reached a milestone of installing 1,500 solar panels to its refrigerated (reefer) trailers. It turned to solar power back in 2021 to help customers eliminate fridge battery issues, reduce call-outs and keep temperature-controlled goods moving. What started as a one-off trial fitting Genie Insight’s solar panels …
All 16 students from the latest cohort of the TIP Mechanic Academy have now successfully graduated, as the programme continues to build a strong pipeline of skilled trailer technicians for TIP’s UK workshop network. Including this year, the programme has now trained 40 specialist trailer mechanics since launching in autumn 2023; a 100% graduation rate. …
High fuel prices across the globe are putting fleet operators under renewed pressure. However, businesses can reduce much of that impact by tackling avoidable fuel waste, according to Webfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution. Webfleet points out that even modest gains in fuel efficiency can help reduce operating costs. As the experiences of Webfleet customers …
A successful trial of the Carrier Transicold Pulsor® 400 multi-temperature (MT) unit has prompted wholesale food supplier Adams Foodservice to strengthen its fleet, improving fuel efficiency and maintaining precise temperature control across complex multi-drop delivery routes. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. …
Manfreight has once again secured the AA BRCGS Accreditation – the highest grade achievable – following successful audits of our Belfast Temperature-Controlled Warehouse and our Portadown Logistics Hub this week. BRCGS is a globally recognised leader in supply chain assurance, setting the benchmark for product safety, integrity, and quality across storage and distribution. Its rigorous …
The British electric transport refrigeration manufacturer has entered the Spanish market, with logistics operator Grupo Carreras beginning a pilot deployment of Sunswap Endurance in May 2026. The expansion is supported by a partnership with SOR Iberica, part of the Reefer Group, which has manufactured refrigerated trailers in Spain since 1970. The partnership gives operators a …
Asda has begun introducing to its fleet an additional 55 temperature-controlled step-frame moving-deck double deck trailers manufactured by Tiger, following successful trials last year. The order is Tiger’s first for the dual-temperature variant of its refrigerated lifting deck trailer and will provide versatility for transporting chilled and frozen goods across the retailer’s network. These new …
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