L&G expands private credit portfolio with £250m Magnavale Cold Storage investment UK & European Real Estate Debt team completes loan to diversify into new logistics sectors London, 12 June 2025 – L&G announces the successful completion of £250 million private debt investment with Magnavale Ltd. (‘Magnavale’ or ‘the Company’) over a 10-year period. The debt …
The temperature-controlled logistics provider has completed the major solar panel installation at its Lurgan facility. The project reinforces Cold Chain Federation member Americold’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, ensuring long-term efficiency in the region. The new solar energy system will generate 616 MWh per year, covering 21% of the site’s energy needs and avoiding greenhouse gas emissions by 225 MTCO2e each year. This aligns …
Grace Cares CIC, thanks to the generous support of Cold Chain Federation member Oakland International and Rack Collapse Prevention, are reaping the benefits of a brand-new warehouse racking system. Emma Smith, Co-Founder of Grace Cares commented: “This new racking system might not sound glamorous, but it’s a total game-changer for us. It means we can …
Working in close cooperation with Cold Chain Federation member Schmitz Cargobull, BERGERecotrail® has created an innovative product family. The BERGER PerformanceCoil made its debut as the first model of the Evolution generation at the transport logistic trade fair in Munich in June. The entry-level version of the new Performance generation starts from an unladen weight …
The Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA) UK committee has agreed that it is time to wind the venture up. But it is conscious that its guides have added immense value to the promotion and standards of modern temperature-controlled warehousing in the UK. CEBA (UK) champions excellence in the temperature-controlled environment industry. They are a not-for-profit …
Robert MacEachen is the new Sales Director of Loading Systems UK, a company specialising in industrial doors and loading and unloading systems. MacEachen has been engaged to spearhead the ‘New Sales’ team to further facilitate the strategy and growth of the company. ‘Loading Systems is a dynamic and innovative family business with a lot of …
As global temperatures rise, the demand for cooling is surging at an unprecedented rate. The UK is no exception—hotter summers and record-breaking heatwaves are becoming more frequent. However, conventional cooling systems rely heavily on grid electricity, driving up energy consumption and straining an already overburdened power infrastructure. The REnewable Energy access for Future UK Net-Zero …
Dynamon, a leading provider of fleet optimisation software, has joined forces with Cold Chain Federation member Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, to deliver advanced, data-backed decarbonisation reports. The new integration enables commercial fleets to access tailored reports that provide clear answers to key questions around vehicle replacement, EV rollout strategies, charger requirements and …
Bidcorp UK has placed its first major order with Carrier Transicold for more than 100 new rigid trucks equipped with engineless Syberia units, both members of the Cold Chain Federation. This strategic move aims to enhance the operational efficiency of its Bidfood temperature-controlled fleet while significantly improving sustainability by reducing emissions. Carrier Transicold is a …
Cold Chain Federation member Müller UK & Ireland is placing long-term supply chain resilience at the heart of a new organic milk offering, which it has developed in partnership with its retail partners. As shopper demand for organic milk continues to increase, the dairy company has created a tailored organic offering, within its existing Müller …
Freight traffic at UK ports is forecast to grow by more than five million tonnes over the next decade and by 33m tonnes by 2050, according to the government. Despite liquid bulk freight traffic expected to decrease by 37% by 2035 and by over 63% by 2050 due to the acceleration of the net zero …
Cold Chain Federation member Oakland International colleagues and friends are in training ahead of an epic three-day bike ride from Great Yarmouth to Warwick (27th to 29th June) to raise funds for children’s charity Molly Ollys. The Oakland and Friends team is made up of members of the Oakland International family, including staff from the …
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