For cold chain, climate change is the biggest threat, but also the greatest source of opportunity. Accepting this fact is the first step to business success for the next generation and the one after that. Thankfully there is lots of cause to be optimistic about the pace of innovation across warehousing, transport and data management needed for the cold chain to successfully embrace the future. The Cold Chain Federation’s latest Net Zero Project report identified profitable new opportunities for cold chain operators at the forefront of the UK’s energy transformation. Demand for cold chain services is growing and our industry will be even more crucial in tackling food waste. And investing in energy efficient, low carbon facilities and equipment can minimise costs, improve resilience and help secure new business, according to Cold Chain Federation Chief Executive Shane Brennan.
This article was first published in the March 1st 2023 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
BID Group Ltd were recently engaged to install KLIMATE High Speed Doors for a leading UK frozen produce supplier. The KLIMATE K2 doors help to control the indoor chilled environment where site carries out the packing of fresh produce and storage of frozen foods to the high standards expected by retailers. The K2 door is built for performance and efficiency, reducing your operating costs and improving store performance.
Building on the retainment of ISO 9001 Quality Management & 14001 Environmental Management certifications, Allpack has obtained A-rated BRCGS accreditation, covering Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution. BRCGS Packaging Materials Global Standard is an industry-recognised set of benchmarks that empower businesses to demonstrate they are providing goods that are quality-assured and legally compliant. Further, the accreditation serves to assure product safety, integrity and quality, as necessary for use in manufacturing, processing and packing applications.
Because cold storage requires a significant energy input, energy efficiency offers an expanding opportunity to trim operating costs. NewCold optimises its power consumption continuously by collecting data about power consumption, indoor and outdoor temperatures, and other factors – such as open doors – utilising IoT equipment. The result is a responsible use of energy which is 50% less per pallet position compared with traditional cold storage facilities — creating chains of value.
Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), announced today that three new refrigerated trailers featuring the Advancer AxlePower energy recovery system started operations in the Netherlands. The three trailers are part of the TIP Group’s fleet and are operated by Herbert SAS, Tielbeke Transport B.V. and Wezenberg Transport B.V. delivering for Albert Heijn, the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands. Opening the doors to emission-free refrigerated trailers, the project is a result of a collaboration between Thermo King, BPW Bergische Achsen KG, a leader in running gears and mobility services for transport, and equipment service provider TIP Group.
As the UK’s energy industry is transformed, there will be huge opportunities for cold chain operators.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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