Transport

DAF CF Electric drives 150,000 electric kilometres

DAF CF Electric Simon Loos

December 2019 Eindhoven,The Netherlands: 150,000 fully electric kilometres – almost four times around the earth. That is the extensive practical experience that DAF has now gained with its CF Electric at several customers. The sophisticated vehicles with VDL E-power-technology are used on a daily basis by customers for the transport …

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Castell Howell takes delivery of six new Carrier Transicold ICELAND TWINCOOL units

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WARRINGTON, England, 2019 — In a move designed to improve the sustainability of its commercial vehicle fleet, Carmarthenshire-based food wholesaler Castell Howell has taken delivery of six new Carrier Transicold ICELAND TWINCOOL units – the first time it has specified the company’s engineless refrigeration technology. Carrier Transicold is a part …

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41 Schmitz Cargobull Temperature-Controlled Trailers for Lineage

Lineage, the world’s largest temperature-controlled logistics provider, has expanded its UK fleet with a further 41 refrigerated trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, for use on its wholesaler and major supermarket contracts. Expected to get at least a decade of intensive use, the trailers join a 500-strong fleet, approximately 70 per cent …

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Maersk Container Industry Secures Reefer Order from Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag Lloyd Maersk Container Industry

Maersk Container Industry Secures Reefer Order from Hapag-Lloyd Hamburg-based global container line Hapag-Lloyd has recently announced new reefer bookings of 11,100 units and awarded Maersk Container Industry (MCI) a huge order totalling 8,600 units, of which 2,000 will be Controlled Atmosphere (CA) reefers. The company has already commenced production of …

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Lancashire Logistics to Switch Fleet to Schmitz Cargobull’s Telematics

Schmitz Cargobull Lancashire Logistics

Lancashire Logistics to Switch Fleet to Schmitz Cargobull’s Telematics Lancashire Logistics is looking at switching its entire fleet to Schmitz Cargobull’s trailer telematics after being impressed by the system’s capabilities following the acquisition of six new reefers. The refrigerated transport specialist has taken on six of Schmitz Cargobull’s EXECUTIVE refrigerated …

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STEF Strengthens Its European Frozen Food Logistics Network

STEF Cold Stores Fidenza Italia Gruppo Marconi

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 …

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