JS Davidson, one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled solutions specialists, has expanded its senior management team by appointing David Davidson as its new Operations Director, a brand-new role for the business. The son of Managing Director John Davidson, David’s new role will involve overseeing the day-to-day operations at JS Davidson, …
Read More »Hultsteins helps Salford Van Hire slash 50 tonnes of CO2 per annum for Danish Crown
Electric refrigeration specialist Hultsteins has been instrumental in helping Salford Van Hire cut CO2 for its longstanding client Danish Crown. The vehicle rental and leasing business supplies everything from cars to 44-tonne tractor units and trailers. It has assisted chilled meat supplier Danish Crown with its UK transport operation for …
Read More »Moran plugs in and hits the gas with a little help from Hultsteins
Temperature-controlled transport and warehousing specialist Moran Logistics has boosted sustainability for a key client by fitting Hultsteins’ Ecogen units to its gas-powered trucks. The company operates a pair of Scania tractor units, which run on CNG and are used to transport chilled produce from a national distribution centre to stores …
Read More »World Refrigeration Day: UK Cold Storage Capacity now tops 40 Million m3
To celebrate World Refrigeration Day 2022 on 26th June, the Cold Chain Federation has revealed that the UK cold storage capacity of the Federation’s members now tops 40 million cubic metres at 40,860,853m3 or the equivalent to the bowl volume of 35 Wembley Stadiums. Cold Chain Federation members’ cold storage …
Read More »Samworth Brothers Supply Chain MD is new Vice President of Cold Chain Federation
Paul Bennell, Managing Director of Samworth Brothers Supply Chain (SBSC), has been elected as the new Vice President of the Cold Chain Federation. The election took place at the Cold Chain Federation AGM on 25th May 2022. As Vice President Paul will work closely with Cold Chain Federation President Tim …
Read More »Ministers and MPs Join UK Cold Chain in House of Commons to Celebrate Industry’s Heroic Work in Pandemic
Representatives of the UK cold chain joined Ministers, MPs and Peers in the House of Commons on 10th May for a unique celebration of the cold chain’s work and achievements during the pandemic. The reception, hosted by Andrew Jones (MP for Harrogate & Knaresborough) on behalf of the Cold Chain …
Read More »MP’s Transport Committee takes evidence on challenges faced in temperature-controlled distribution
The Cold Chain Federation has given an influential Committee of MPs crucial insight into the realities of the current challenging environment for temperature-controlled distribution, and called for Government action to ease current pressures and promote future resilience of food supply chains. The federation’s Chief Executive Shane Brennan discussed the range …
Read More »Trans-Bridge Freight Services moves toward a more sustainable future with first Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 MT Unit
Pharmaceutical and healthcare distributor Trans-Bridge Freight Services has taken delivery of its first Carrier Transicold ® Vector HE 19 MT (multi-temperature) unit, heralding the start of a more sustainable future for the company’s temperature-controlled trailer fleet: Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global …
Read More »The doors to TCS&D 2021 open next week!
Visitors and exhibitors are eagerly anticipating the return of the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) exhibition to the East of England Arena in Peterborough on 7 & 8 September. Discover the latest technologies for the cold chain As the UK’s only dedicated event for the temperature controlled storage and …
Read More »Cold chain sector to reunite at live TCS&D event
Buyers and suppliers across the cold supply chain are preparing to meet in person once again as the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Exhibition returns to the East of England Arena in Peterborough on 7 & 8 September. The latest technologies for the cold chain At TCS&D 2021, the UK’s …
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