One of the Cold Chain Federation’s priorities in its work leading up to this year’s General Election is to ensure the temperature-controlled logistics industry’s improved recognition turns into a longer-term positive change. This is why the Cold Chain Manifesto launched earlier this year asks those seeking to form the next government to make commitments that recognise the critical importance of the UK’s temperature-controlled logistics operators. Specifically, the CCF wants the next government, when elected, to designate the cold chain as a Cabinet Office Ministerial portfolio. Cold chain issues are far-reaching, and responsibility resting with a single Cabinet Office Minister would provide a much-needed point of focus for cross-departmental work, according to Cold Chain Federation Chief Executive, Phil Pluck.
This article was first published in the June 1st 2024 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
Thorsten Mauritz, European Marketing Manager, Rite-Hite Europe says consider upgrading any loading dock to the new gold standard drive-through system. Trailers can back into the dock before breaking the seals which means goods are not exposed to outside temperatures or contaminants. A vertical storing leveller, enabling the loading dock door to close directly onto the pit floor, reducing exposure to the outside air and securing the dock.
Cold Chain Hub 2024 – a leading event for the cold storage and distribution sector – will take place at Birmingham’s NEC on 9 & 10 October. With a focus on sustainability, the exhibition and conference will showcase innovation across the cold supply chain. Cold Chain Hub 2024 will showcase a diverse range of solutions from cold store constructors, temperature-controlled operators and rental/contract hire specialists, as well as suppliers of protective clothing, temperature-monitoring solutions and refrigerated vehicles.
International Cargo Logistics Ltd (ICL) has expanded its temperature-controlled airfreight capabilities as part of an enhanced collaboration with FreshLinc Ltd (FreshLinc). The two companies, who already work together on sea freight container transport, are now to collaborate on final-mile delivery for UK airfreight. The FreshLinc cold chain storage facility in Spalding will double up to serve as a control point for Customs checks and clearances, further streamlining operations.
NewCold, the fast-growing leader in advanced automated warehouse and cold chain logistics, announced plans to invest $222 million and create over 50 new jobs in Alberta’s agri-food sector. With support from Invest Alberta and a grant from the Government of Alberta, NewCold will expand into the southern Alberta community of Coaldale, creating a cutting-edge food storage facility that will build on the region’s strength as Canada’s premier food corridor and contribute to long-term regional economic growth. NewCold identified Southern Alberta as an ideal location to support the growing food processing industry in the region with its highly automated cold store.
As the nation now recognises the importance of the cold chain, let’s hope the industry is given the support it needs.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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