Transport

STEF Strengthens Its European Frozen Food Logistics Network The STEF Group announced its takeover of part of the activities of the Italian leader in frozen food logistics – the Marconi Group. This external growth operation allows STEF to pursue its international development strategy and strengthen its European network dedicated to …

Food Logistics Provider Fowler Welch Buys 56 Schmitz Cargobull Reefers Fowler Welch has bought 56 Schmitz Cargobull reefers to act as reliable workhorses on its intensive food delivery operations. The new assets replace older trailers in an impressive 780-strong fleet and will be in operation seven days a week, spread …

First Gray & Adams Twin-Deck Semi-Trailer for Creed Foodservice Independent wholesaler Creed Foodservice is slashing CO2 emissions by more than 300 tonnes per year after turning to Gray & Adams for its first twin-deck semi-trailer. Family-owned Creed, which is currently celebrating its 45th anniversary, enjoys a well-deserved reputation for innovation …

Fowler Welch Orders Dual Temp Fridge Trailers From Cartwright Employing more than 1,500 people, Fowler Welch is the UK’s leading choice in cost-effective, innovative and effective supply chain solutions for ambient and temperature controlled produce. The ATP rated 13.6 metre straight frame tri-axle, semi-trailers have 26 pallet specification with a …

Spanish Transport Company Primafrio Takes Delivery of 280 DAF XF Trucks Friday, January 12, 2018, Eindhoven – The leading Spanish transport company Primafrio recently put 280 DAF XF trucks into operation. “Based on the excellent reliability and fuel efficiency of the first 30 XF trucks added to our fleet, we …

Culina Group Chooses Cartwright for Major Fridge Trailer Order The majority of the refrigerated trailers are insulated box straight frame tri-axle specification with tail-lifts. The remainder of the order are without tail-lifts. Culina Group, the market leading provider of shared user FMCG Logistics, specialising in chilled and ambient food and …

Scotch Frost & Fraikin Sign Contract for 10 Temperature Controlled Trucks Specialist food supplier Scotch Frost of Glasgow has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Fraikin by signing a new six-year, full-service contract hire agreement for 10 temperature controlled rigid trucks. The new vehicles – two 7.5-tonne IVECO Eurocargos, an 18-tonne …

STAF First Customer for New Scania 13-Litre Gas Engine Truck First Scania 13-litre compressed gas truck is instant hit with French haulier. With its strong environmental goals, it is not surprising that French food distribution haulier STAF was eager to become Scania’s first customer for the new 13-litre compressed gas …

Chiltern Cold Storage to Invest in New Generation Scania Trucks New truck generation chosen for cost, driver and performance appeal. Continuous performance, driver appeal and overall life costs prompted UK operator Chiltern Cold Storage to invest in new generation Scania trucks. “In this industry, driver recruitment and retention is an …

DAF New CF and XF Voted International Truck of the Year 2018 DAF Trucks’ New CF and New XF series have been voted ‘International Truck of the Year 2018’ by an independent jury of leading road-transport journalists from 23 European countries. The most prestigious award in the European truck industry …