Constellation Cold Logistics UK is entering the final stages of a major expansion at their site in Grimsby. With an additional 37,000 pallet spaces of frozen storage coming online this summer, the new facility will increase site capacity to 52,000 pallet spaces, reinforcing Grimsby’s position as a hub for the UK food industry. This investment …
Craigavon-based logistics company Manfreight Limited has rolled out a major upgrade to its vehicle fleet as part of a multi-million funding injection from Lombard, including introducing the UK’s first all-electric semi-trailer. Manfreight has used a lease purchase facility from Lombard to fund the purchase of 50 new FH500 Aero Trucks and 100 Schmitz Cargobull trailers …
Star Refrigeration has completed the second phase of a major project to double cold storage capacity at NewCold’s fully automated high bay warehouse in Corby, Northamptonshire both Cold Chain Federation members. NewCold, a global leader in advanced cold chain logistics, partnered with Star to increase cooling capacity at the Corby site, its second UK facility, …
Tesco has announced a major investment in a new distribution centre at DP World London Gateway, which it expects to open in 2029. This investment represents Tesco’s continued commitment to ensuring its distribution network remains fit for the future – which is critical to the business’s success and to ensuring it can continue to meet …
Lee Whiting has been confirmed as the Managing Director of Green Clover Developments, a Redditch-based offshoot of Cold Chain Federation member Oakland International Limited, and a company aiming to create the most revolutionary sustainable food parks and eco home sites in the UK. In the last eight years he has left his mark on Oakland …
Transaid, in partnership with the FIA Foundation, hosted the second Safe African Helmets Initiative (SAHI) Summit in Nairobi this week (7-9 July 2025), bringing together industry experts and representatives from government and civil society to discuss life-saving projects to improve motorcycle helmet safety. Kenya is currently home to an estimated 2.4 million motorcycle taxis, known …
Cold Chain Federation member Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has received three major honours across Europe, recognising both the breakthrough innovation of its AI-powered tool, Fleet Advisor and its long-standing leadership in the fleet management sector. In Germany, Fleet Advisor was named “Rising Star” at the Baugewerbe Produkt des Jahres2025 awards. Voted for …
GXO has been recognised as one of the top 10 apprenticeship employers in the country in the department for education’s (DfE) 2025 rankings. The list of 100 leading apprenticeship employers in England, places GXO Logistics at seventh, above Whitbread, McDonald’s and PwC. The rankings recognise and celebrate companies for their overall commitment to employing apprentices, …
Waitrose is to make a multi-million investment in a new distribution centre in Bristol as it looks to better serve customers in the south west, Spanning 360,000 square feet, the facility will be situated at Mountpark’s Bristol 360 and will be the supermarket’s first distribution centre in the region. It will open towards the end of 2026 …
Long-standing Carrier Transicold customer, PDQ Specialist Couriers, has taken delivery of four temperature-controlled light commercials, equipped with Pulsor® 400 Multi-Temperature (MT) units. Leveraging the powerful and efficient cooling capacity of the system, these vehicles will be used to transport temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and clinical trial deliveries across the UK and throughout Europe. Carrier Transicold is a …
Primary school children in Gloucester have been given a taste of careers in science, tech, engineering and maths thanks to a programme delivered by a leading local company. Four women from specialist cold chain industry contractors The P & M Group have delivered the programme at Brockworth Primary Academy, to 30 pupils in years four …
Sunswap, the British manufacturer of Endurance transport refrigeration units and Cold Chain Federation member, today announced the delivery of multiple battery and solar-powered units to Cranswick’s Preston site. Cranswick, one of the UK’s largest farm to fork food producers, joins a growing network of operators running zero-emission refrigeration across UK food manufacturing, retail, and logistics, …
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