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London, UK: A leaked cross-government study warning of the effect of a no-deal Brexit is a “worst-case scenario”, says cabinet minister, Michael Gove. The dossier, leaked to the Times newspaper, warns of food and medicine shortages if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. Gove, who is responsible for no-deal preparation, said the document …

London, UK: Nicola Ridges-Jones, managing director of MS Holdings (South) is the new chair of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association. She replaces Graeme Undy who has been chair since 2016. Ridges-Jones said: “There’s a great deal to do as the industry continues to change at a rapid rate. Logistics and warehousing represent the new face …

Portadown, Northern Ireland: Derry Refrigerated Transport is opening its first phase of its £9m coldstore at Carn this month. Derry owner Patrick Derry expects the move to strengthen the company’s position as one of the leading distributors of chilled and frozen food on the island of Ireland. Derry told the Irish News that the coldstore …

Peterborough, UK: The Road Haulage Association is hoping for an urgent meeting with the president of Port Boulogne Calais, Jean-Marc Puissesseau following remarks he made that the British authorities are Brexit ready. RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said. “From the meetings we have had it is clear that they are not.” “Since day one we …

Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK: Connexas Group (formerly Isotrak group) has acquired cold chain technology business Seven Telematics. Connexas says that Seven Telematics’ temperature recorder, Transcan Advance, has established itself as a technology leader in the cold chain market and the business has a strong track record in both product innovation and customer service. The Transcan Advance …