In 2017, NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics designed a bespoke pallet handling pod to operate at their Wakefield deepfreeze storage facility and now, says the company, the same unique technology will be put to work at their new site in Corby, due to open in the Autumn of this year. The …
Read More »IVECO Eurocargo and Daily provide the perfect ingredients for Kent Frozen Foods
Kent Frozen Foods (KFF) has taken delivery of 31 new IVECOs – 13 Eurocargo and 18 Daily as it continues its 25-year relationship with the brand, which is expertly managed by partner Kent dealer, Haynes Trucks. The national food service company now runs a solus IVECO fleet of 80 commercial …
Read More »First Renault Trucks T High for JHP Transport
In a significant conquest deal, JHP Transport, specialists in innovative custom transport solutions for ambient, frozen and chilled distribution, has added its first Renault truck, a T520 High 6×2 supplied by Renault Trucks Scotland, to its 37-strong line up. Whole-life cost including a comprehensive 300km per annum repair and maintenance …
Read More »Cold Jet is providing lifesaving dry ice
Based on current projections, up to 50 million COVID-19 vaccine doses will be distributed globally in 2020 and up to 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021. Some vaccines in development must maintain a consistent temperature of approximately -70°C ±10°C (94°F ±14°F) during storage and shipment to remain stable …
Read More »Multi-temp operator ticks DVSA box using integrated FleetControl software
Bolton-based multi-temp’ specialists, 3D International Haulage have added a new module to their fleet compliance software which, say the company, has greatly improved vehicle management while putting a tick in the box for the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency). Called TruFleet, it is TruTac’s latest addition to their TruControl …
Read More »Timestrip Indicators Safeguard Vaccine Distribution
Timestrip® has introduced new time indicators to support the storage and handling of coronavirus vaccine supplies. These smart single use indicators provide an irreversible alert if the vaccine is stored in refrigerated conditions (2-8C) for too long after thawing from deep freeze storage. In an early case example, now that …
Read More »Gray & Adams receives prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise from Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire
Gray & Adams Ltd., headquartered in Fraserburgh and one of the UK’s premium manufacturing companies, was delighted to receive Royal recognition in 2020, in winning the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation in its double deck trailer design. Mr Sandy Manson, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire, visited Gray & Adams …
Read More »The Cold Chain Federation announces a new Cold Chain Live! virtual events series taking place this autumn, Towards a Net Zero Cold Chain
The series of new publications, on-demand interviews, live workshops and discussion forums will help businesses involved in the storage or distribution of chilled or frozen food prepare for one of their most important challenges for the coming decade: the path to decarbonisation. For four themed weeks beginning w/c Monday 28 …
Read More »New Government Report confirms two year extension on £10m Cold Chain Climate Tax Saving Scheme
The Cold Chain Federation welcomes the Government’s new report on extending the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme, securing the £10 million a year tax saving for the industry for 5 more years. The voluntary scheme which was due to end in 2023 and had been closed to new entrants since …
Read More »World Refrigeration Day 2020: New report shows why cold chain matters
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 …
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