London, UK: The future of roads minister Lilian Greenwood pledged £12.5m last week to improve lorry parks and working conditions for drivers. The move will create 430 new lorry parking spaces, improve driver facilities such as dining areas, rest areas, and enhance security features, including CCTV and secure fencing. This funding is the latest government …
Greenwich, Connecticut, USA: GXO Logistics, which was spun off from XPO in 2021, is said to be exploring a potential sale, according to a report in Bloomberg News. GXO is believed to be working with financial advisers. It is suggested that the company began to review its options after receiving interest from potential buyers. However, …
Tewkesbury, UK: Cotteswold Dairy has returned to Asset Alliance Group to refresh its Daf-powered fleet. The family-run business has added 13 new generation rigids ranging from 7.5-tonne to 18-tonne Daf XBs, with a variety of power outputs. The order also includes two 26-tonne Daf 340 XDs. Ruairi Spencer, fleet logistics manager, Cotteswold Dairy, says: “We …
Berlin, Germany: Krone 3D Solar Telematics has won the 2024 Telematics Award from the Telematik Markt.de media group in the Container Logistics category. The telematics package for freight forwarding and logistics companies tracks and monitors trailers and swap bodies in real-time – even autonomously and independent of the truck’s power supply. The system is continuously …
Bedford, UK: Movianto, has helped medical device company Cook Medical implement a new logistics and distribution concept in the UK. “This has enabled us to shorten delivery times for customers and reduce our carbon footprint at the same time,” says Eamonn Barry, director of customer support and distribution, Cook Medical. Cook Medical had previously served the …
Brussels, Belgium: The European Commission has decided to delay the introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) once again – it was expected to come into force on 10 November. Ylva Johansson, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, made the announcement at the end of a meeting of EU interior ministers last week where the issue was …
London, UK: The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), and major supermarkets are all calling for reform to the business rates system in the run-up to the budget. The UK Warehousing Association chief executive Clare Bottle has written to the chancellor ahead of the budget, asking for support for the warehousing …
Leatherhead, UK: Sunswap has shown its first production version of Endurance, its emission-free truck and trailer refrigeration system. The Endurance unit represents a significant milestone for Sunswap, as it moves from 30 trials to full-scale production with units on the road, the company said. Delivered to DFDS, this production model is expected to be operational …
Warrington, UK: Schmitz Cargobull has appointed David Darrington to the newly created role of network training and support manager UK & Ireland. He will train Schmitz Cargobull’s technicians who service refrigeration units. “I’ll be out in the field supporting our network directly, working with the technicians to boost their skills, introduce new products and ensure …
London, UK: by Lineage, which is hosting the Food Chain Innovation Challenge, has extended the applicant deadline. Due to overwhelming demand, the entry deadline for applicants for the Food Chain Innovation Challenge has been extended to the 21October 2024. The competition invites students and startups to develop and pitch innovative solutions tackling food waste. Participants are …
Windsor, UK: Petit Forestier supported the OppO Foundation supplying a 3.5 tonne temperature-controlled van for refreshments at a charity cricket match held at Windsor Castle. The OppO Foundation supports ex-military personnel, families, and dependents who face disability, mental health, or financial challenges. “We were delighted Petit Forestier were able to support us with this fantastic charity …
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, USA: SeaCube Container Leasing has appointed Anthony Chiarello as it chairman and also appointed Inna Kuznetsova to the board. Robert Sappio, chief executive, SeaCube Container Leasing, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Anthony and Inna to our Board. Their impressive backgrounds and strategic insights will greatly enhance our ability to navigate …
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