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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, …

Peterborough, UK: The Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Exhibition and Conference (25 – 26 June) includes free-to-attend seminars, with around 40 speakers across four ‘hubs’ over the two days. “The seminar programme really is not to be missed,” said Martyn Cogan, exhibition director. Justin Laney, fleet manager, John Lewis Partnership, will deliever a paper on …

Grimsby, UK: Hedges Distribution, has added two Krone Cool Liners to its temperature-controlled fleet. Ciaron Reynolds, distribution managing director, (pictured above) said the company’s experience with Krone rental trailers persuaded them to opt for Krone on replacements. The trailers cope with tough conditions imposed by its retail and groupage work in the UK, he said. …