The Cold Chain Federation is calling for greater investment in our nation’s transport and logistics infrastructure and recognition that cold stores are a critical element of the UK. This also needs to be reflected in the planning system as well as preparations for natural disasters or cyber-attacks. The Federation is also asking for a clear strategy for overcoming grid capacity restrictions at logistics sites, and a specific freight roadmap to Net Zero. The Cold Chain Manifesto sets out why the next Government should offer grant-based support for trials or adoption of lower emission TRU technologies and proposes that Government and industry work together to review the commonly held temperature setpoints for frozen food storage and distribution.
This article was first published in the March 1st 2024 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
Union Industries, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial doors, has helped food importer and distributer, Taj Foods, improve efficiency through the installation of high-speed freezer doors – the Eiger Door. The two Eiger Doors will enhance operational efficiency in the high-demand environment and will maintain consistent freezer temperatures, while ensuring unimpeded access to cold stores. Since its launch in 2002, the Eiger Door has been installed as a fast-access traffic door at major food retailers, 3PL cold storage and distribution, and frozen food manufacturers across the UK.
Working in collaboration with ISD Solutions, a leading contractor specialising in the development, construction, and maintenance of cold stores, BID Group have been commissioned by their client, Magnavale, to install 20 Klimate K2 High Speed Freezer Doors in the new Magnavale Easton cold store development. Magnavale is the choice partner for major food manufacturers, importers and retailers for temperature-controlled storage solutions. The row of bespoke Klimate K2 freezer doors are being installed in the developments low-bay area, which on completion will comprise of 20 loading docks, alongside conveyors, racking, and monorail systems that will enable automation for services such as contract packing.
Following a recent unannounced audit, JS Davidson has this year been awarded with a AA+ grade for Storage and Distribution from BRCGS. The temperature-controlled solutions specialist, which has invested heavily into its operations in the past couple of years, has achieved an AA+ BRCGS rating until February 2025, with its AA+ accreditation acting as its crowning grade to date. JS Davidson, which was formerly named Chiltern Cold Storage Group prior to its rebrand, was one of the first temperature controlled logistics companies to be awarded BRC global standard for storage & distribution in the UK.
NewCold has released its Sustainability Statement, covering the company’s commitment to sound environmental, social, and governance stewardship. A key part of this commitment to sustainability is a 2040 net zero target. NewCold aims to create sustainable value chains, by embracing innovation across all areas of operation, cutting costs, loading times, and emissions in its customers’ supply chains.
Let’s hope the cold chain’s crucial contribution to the UK economy will be more widely recognised.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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