Dublin, Ireland: The United Kingdom’s cold chain logistics market is set to grow 8.16% by 2029 according to a new report by Research and Markets. The report, United Kingdom Cold Chain Logistics – Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts 2019 – 2029 says that fresh food, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce are expected to …
Glasgow, UK: Tesco achieved an average 10% energy saving at eight distribution centres between January 2022 and September 2023 by better managing the operation and maintenance of refrigeration and heating equipment at its sites. Monitoring and data management by Star Refrigeration’s Ethos service and StarCare maintenance were the key to success. Star Data Analytics Ethos, …
Reading, UK: Full implementation of the new Border Target Operating Model at the end of the month will increase food prices and reduce consumer choice, warns the Cold Chain Federation. It is urging Defra to postpone implementation until October and use the delay to address serious issues in consultation with the food logistics industry. The Cold Chain …
Aylesford, Kent: Tesco expects a new fresh food distribution centre in Kent, incorporating robotic automation technology, to contribute to its plans for £500m in efficiency savings. Tesco highlighted the distribution centre when releasing its financial results for the year to 24 February. Pre-tax profit jumped to £2.3bn– the highest in more than a decade. Sales …
Redditch, UK: Doyin Adeleye is the new sustainability manager at Oaklnd International. He will work for all the Oakland businesses to boost the sustainability agenda and help attain climate and environmental, social and governance goals. Adeleye has worked for Mouchel, Balfour Beatty, Ofgem, the Environment Agency, University of Wolverhampton, Greater London Authority, Energise and most recently …
Five examples of how big data can be used in warehouse management software to offer new insights and innovation giving competitive advantage, says Principal Logistics Technologies Dublin, Ireland: Big data offers potential benefits for warehouse operators through the analysis of information available from their warehouse management software (WMS). This is one of the five key trends …
Easton, UK: Magnavale’s Easton warehouse is set to open later this year. The warehouse has 101,000 pallet positions and multiple floors dedicated to contract packing. “In recent weeks, we have watched the development come together piece by piece, with the installation of refrigeration pipework, cladding, roofing, and the installation of the refrigeration plant. “These milestones …
Somaglia, Italy: UPS Healthcare is investing €55m on two facilities in Italy – adding 100,000sq metres of warehouse space in Passo Corese near Rome and Somaglia in Lodi. The Somaglia hub can offer critical temperature-controlled environments from as low as -20°C, serving Italy’s growing pharmaceutical market. Both sites have heating and cooling systems powered by …
Northampton, UK: A round table chaired by the UK Warehousing Association chief executive Clare Bottle discussed how this month’s increases to the minimum and living wage will affect the logistics sector. The issue of wage increases was one of the hottest topics debated at the logistics round table, held in Northampton. The national living wage …
Birmingham, UK: Rack Collapse Prevention is to launch its latest racking safety product at the Health & Safety Event in Birmingham later this month. The show takes [lace on 30 April to 2 May at Birmingham’s NEC with a mix seminars, workshops, and exhibitors all dedicated to industrial safety. Craig Attwell, founder of Rack Collapse …
London, UK: XPO Logistics has enhanced its maternity benefits in the UK for soon-to-be and new parents in a bid to boost the company’s family-friendly policies. Currently pregnant employees – or those adopting children – are entitled to enhanced maternity pay after one year of service at XPO. Now, after two years of service, employees …
London, UK: Electric truck maker Volta Trucks is preparing for a comeback in selected European markets under its new owner, Luxor Capital. The electric truck manufacturer aims to make its first deliveries to customers in Germany by the end of the year – followed by France, the UK and Scandinavia. Contract manufacturer Steyr Automotive announced …
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