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London, UK: The union Unite has warned that the government’s plans to continue to relax the maximum driving timing for lorry drivers, is dangerous, reckless and potentially illegal. Unite has learned that the government is currently carrying out a technical consultation on continuing the relaxation on driving hours from Monday 4 October until Sunday 23 …

Stranraer, Scotland: J Richardson has a 20-year old Ekeri trailer that still delivering good service. The trailer was six years old when J Richardson bought it. “It’s a typical Ekeri trailer with the multiple side-opening doors but with a front-mounted fridge, said Alan Richardson, sales director. “Despite many years hard work, save for a couple …

London, UK: Prime minister Boris Johnson has asked the former Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove, to lead a cross governmental committee responsible for dealing with food supply chain issues as fears grow over Christmas shortages. The National Economic Recovery Taskforce (Logistics), will co-ordinate across government departments, and is likely to run along …

London, UK: The Cool Logistics Global conference will take place online between 19-21 October. The event is billed as “the only international event for the perishables trade, cold chain and reefer shipping community this year. Sponsors include Lineage Logistics, MSC, Kuehne+Nagel, AgroMerchants, GlobeTracker, Port of Antwerp, Carrier Transicold, WMS, APM Terminals, and Seaco. Rachael White, …

Reading, UK: The Cold Chain Federation is staging a two-day online seminar exploring labour shortages. Retaining our people has emerged as one of the biggest long-term issues facing businesses across the supply chain, the Federation said. “In this event we will focus on how you can get ahead with recruitment and keeping hold of your …