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Cold chain warehouse operators have long understood the benefits of warehouse management software (WMS). Increases in accuracy and efficiency were often enough to justify the effort and investment required in the past But the cold chain is becoming more sophisticated and complex, requiring closer interaction with supply chain partners, compliance …

The Cold Chain Federation is pleased to announce that Phil Pluck joins the federation today (Monday 20th November 2023) as its new Chief Executive The Cold Chain Federation is the membership body leading the UK’s temperature-controlled logistics industry. Phil Pluck brings to the Cold Chain Federation a wealth of experience …

A new Net Zero Project report, published today by the Cold Chain Federation, shows the cold store of 2050 can establish a new role supporting the forthcoming transformation of the UK’s energy landscape, at the same time as operating highly efficient cold storage facilities. The new report, The Cold Store …

The Cold Chain Federation is urging hauliers to finalise their preparations for a major cost increase when Government ends the red diesel rebate for Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) in less than eight weeks. The Federation represents businesses which store and distribute chilled and frozen food, pharmaceuticals and other products. It …

Rite-Hite, one of the leading manufacturers of industrial health and safety equipment, has published a new free guide to Cold Storage, giving facilities managers an in-depth overview of recent regulatory changes, technological advances and trends, and best practice for ensuring efficiency and compliance in any cold storage facility or environment. …

NewCold has announced changes to its leadership and organization structure as it continues its transformation into a faster, leaner and more agile company poised for global growth. The changes are designed to further strengthen the execution of the company’s strategy in regional markets. The new, simpler management structure will provide …

Pioneering Netherlands-based cold chain logistics company, NewCold, is pleased to announce that it has signed Simplot Australia as new customers and is investing a further $160 million in its Victorian state-of-the art facility, bringing its total investment in Victoria to $460 million. NewCold will more than double the size of …

Meat wholesaler Tican Chilled is using hydraulic-drive TRUs on two CNG-powered Scania 18 tonners, in a bid to apply long-term sustainable solutions to their national distribution vehicle fleet. Supplied by Swedish and UK manufacturer Hultsteins, the hydraulic refrigeration systems use an engine PTO-driven hydraulic pump to harness the energy from …

The Government has confirmed that the plans to require food importers into the UK to make import declarations from 1 April have been delayed to 1 October, and that the plan to start making physical checks will be delayed to 1st January 2022. This decision will mean that business across …

Today, on World Refrigeration Day, the Cold Chain Federation has published a new report demonstrating the critical importance of the cold chain to UK food supply, food safety and reducing food waste. The Cold Chain details how the industry is integral to the food chain, from farm to fork. It …