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 …
Cambridge, UK: Cambridge HOK Refrigeration’s Service & Maintenance Division has achieved £1million turnover within its first year trading. Operating almost as an independent section within the business, the division is led by Tony Grayson, a specialist in ammonia and industrial refrigeration. Grayson said: “This achievement is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of …
London, UK: The third and final stage of the new post-Brexit border checks has become the latest part of the system to be delayed. The government has revealed that the third stage of Border Target Operating Model (Btom) – the Safety and Security Declarations – is to be delayed for three months, to January 31 …
Peterborough, UK: Frozen food manufacturers and temperature-controlled storage specialists are witnessing significant market growth in response to market demand for frozen foods, according to John Davidson, managing director, JS Davidson, pictured above. “It’s no secret that the cost-of-living crisis has led to a sizeable dent in the average household’s budget. To tackle this issue, there’s …
London, UK: More than 40 businesses have signed an open letter asking the mayor of London to extend the congestion charge exemption for electric vans. At the moment, electric vans are exempt but from Christmas the charge would be £15 a day. Signatories, including Ocado, the AA and the Federation of Small Businesses, argue the …
Warwick, UK: Commercial vehicle contract hire firm Vertellus has added 10 fully electric refrigerated trucks to its EV Discovery Programme. The scheme, one of the UK’s first battery electric vehicle Equipment as a Service, aims to make electric vehicle trials affordable and accessible for operators in temperature-controlled transport. The ten new 18-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech …
Hyderabad, India: UPS has opened a cross-docking site in Hyderabad to provide global freight forwarding services, designed specifically for its Indian pharma customers. The site has the capacity to hold or sort 15 pallets in +15°C to +25°C, seven pallets in +2 to +8°C and 50 pallets under uncontrolled ambient conditions. This enables pharma companies …
Exploring the benefits of using AI in fleet management15 October @12:30AI is becoming increasingly useful in many operational areas. Today we take a look at how it can be used in fleet management software to help de-risk the introduction of electric vehicles. Michael Ayres, Managing Director of Flexible Power Systems explains how modelling software can …
Reading, UK: The Cold Chain Federation has a raft of events planned for next year. Cold Chain Climate Summit and Sustainability AwardsDate: 20th March 2025Venue: The Slate, University of WarwickThe Cold Chain Climate Summit at the University of Warwick returns for 2025. Now in its third year, speakers and panellists will focus on three themes: …
Crick, UK: XPO Logistics held its fifth annual UK female driver forum this week, designed to provide a safe space for female drivers to bring matters of concern to the attention of XPO´s senior management. All XPO Logistics female drivers were invited to attend the forum, which took place at the company’s national distribution centre …
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