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WAREHOUSE PROJECT comprises double deep pallet racking system and multi-tier shelving for logistics operator.
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articleCold Chain Federation looks ahead to 2024
PHIL PLUCK became chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation in November 2023, bringing to the federation a wealth of experience from his leadership roles at professional membership bodies in various sectors. Here, he answers our questions about the cold chain industry and its federation.
productEnergy benchmarking for cold storage
The Cold Chain Federation has revealed new Energy Benchmarks for UK cold stores, along with a bespoke tool available to the Federation’s members, to help businesses compare the energy usage of their cold stores with similar facilities around the UK.
newsPhil Pluck to lead Cold Chain Federation
THE COLD CHAIN FEDERATION has appointed Phil Pluck as its new chief executive.
articlePlan for the future
After the unpredictability of the past few years, the UK’s cold chain professionals have been afforded a little more opportunity to plan for the future over the course of 2023, says Tom Southall.
newsCold Chain Federation searching for new CEO
Shane Brennan has stepped down after five years in the role, and will remain chief executive to the end of 2023.
newsAdversity has increased cold chain resilience
74% of UK cold chain operators think the cold chain has emerged from Covid-19 and the energy crisis more resilient than before.
productCold Chain Live! announces speakers
The Cold Chain Federation has announced the speakers who will take to the stage at the industry’s definitive conference Cold Chain Live! 2023, at ACC Liverpool on 14-15th September.
newsMagnavale invests £130 million in cold store facility
The new development in Easton Lincolnshire will be a 101,000-pallet cold store, ride to an astonishing 47.5 metres, said to be the highest cold store built in the UK.
articleNetwork and learn at Tomorrow’s Warehouse
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 45+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Coventry CBS Arena on June 8. It’s free to attend with free food and parking, and you earn CPD points to boot.
productAR Racking equips the freezing chamber of the world’s leading octopus exporter
DISCEFA, specialist wholesale suppliers of octopus and one of the main exporters to the United States, has increased its frozen product storage capacity.
newsCold storage investment in Japan
GLP HAS started construction of fully refrigerated cold storage facilities in Japan totalling 55,000 sq m.
articleThe future is measurement and analysis
There are major changes on the cards regarding energy consumption and the future of the cold store warehouse, says Shane Brennan.
newsCold chain calls for help on energy in Spring Budget
The Cold Chain Federation is urging Government to use the Spring Budget to extend the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme beyond its current end date of 2025.
articleSeafood 3PL makes the most of freezer capacity
A combination of pedestrian stacker and automated racking helped a 3PL specialising in the transport of frozen food maximise space.
productLower carbon insulated panels unveiled
KINGSPAN HAS launched the QuadCore LEC range of lower embodied carbon insulated panels.
productChiltern Cold Storage strengthens after contract wins
TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED logistics specialists Chiltern Cold Storage has recently ordered 12 new specialist forklift trucks from MHE partner UniCarriers.
articleDawn of a new era
As we prepare for an uncertain 2023, HSS is excited to reveal its rebrand as Logistics Matters from January – with a view to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
articleThe energy crisis
Shane Brennan, Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation, examines the current challenges and opportunities presented to the UK cold chain as we near the end of 2022.
articleInvestment pays off
This year the logistics industry has continued to face a perfect storm – demand for online shopping has remained high driving requirements for additional storage but at the same time a lack of suitable warehousing space means moving wasn’t always possible. On top of this rising costs have hit businesses hard.
