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Chippenham Wiltshire, UK: Wincanton has a new contract from supermarket chain Morrisons. The contract is for distribution from three of Morrison’s warehouses to its stores. The five-year contract will see Wincanton manage all transport and related operations from the three locations. It will also be responsible for vehicle maintenance through its fleet management business at …

Burnley. Lancashire, UK: CoolKit has boosted its export sales in the Netherlands with ClimaRunners. ClimaRunners, a Netherlands-based refrigerated vehicle converter, sources CoolKit’s products. Jan Bert Verburg, director, ClimaRunners, says: “CoolKit has been a trustworthy supplier of their conversion kits and have allowed us to provide unfailing refrigerated conversions for our customers in the Netherlands. “The …

Willenhall, West Midlands, UK: Blakemore Logistics has collaborated with Thermo King to become one of the first companies in the UK to fit new hybrid refrigeration technology to 13 of its Gray & Adams trailers. The Thermo King SLXi is the first hybrid unit on the market, offering the advantages of diesel and electric power. …

London, UK: Discount retailer Lidl is spending £500m over the next five years on its plans to expand its distribution as it adds more stores in London. Plans include over 40 new stores, including one on Tottenham Court Road, as well as a new warehouse in Luton and the expansion of its Belvedere distribution centre …

Tunbridge Wells, UK: Most van operators intend to use electric vans in their fleets this year, according to the Freight Transport Association’s Logistics Report. 71.4% of van operators intend to use electric vehicles according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report, launched in association with Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking. Denise Beedell, policy manager, vans and urban, …