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Warrington, UK: Gray & Adams has built a demonstrator trailer for Carrier Transicold’s new Vector E-Cool fridge. The UK’s first Vector E-Cool – a fully autonomous, all-electric refrigerated trailer system – has been fitted to a new 13.6-metre demonstrator trailer that is now on the road and showcasing the technology to Carrier Transicold customers. The …

Glasgow, Scotland: Engineering an Efficient and Sustainable Cold Chain is a live online conference taking place on 2 March , hosted by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Dermot Cotter, managing director, Star Technical Solutions, will discuss low carbon cooling technology for the cold chain.  “There are a number of ways in which we can help large …

Belfast, Northern Ireland: The Northern Ireland Protocol is causing logistics businesses a problem, according to Logistics UK. Seamus Leheny, policy manager for Northern Ireland at Logistics UK, who attended a government roundtable on 18 February 2021 – chaired by the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP and European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič – said:  “The roundtable …

Wolverhampton, UK: Over 40% of Asset Alliance Group customers expect to add trucks to their fleet this year, according to a recent survey. The survey revealed that almost 42% expect to add trucks to their fleets in 2021, while more than 50% are planning truck replacements based on a mix of new and used purchases …

London, UK: Lorry drivers who spend less than 48 hours in the UK will not have to pass a Covid test before being allowed into France as rules are relaxed in a bid to speed up cross-border travel. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that the measure was being waived for drivers who have spent less …