Daily Archives: 15/12/2022

New cold chain pallet cargo system at Hong Kong airport

Lödige Industries finalises automated cold chain pallet cargo system

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First on-airport cold chain facility in Hong Kong providing a complete temperature-controlled environment, operated by Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT)

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Global food import bill set to rise to nearly US$2 trillion

Global food import bill set to rise to nearly US$2 trillion - much higher than previously expected and due to rising prices

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Global food import bill set to rise above expected levels. The new forecast sets an all-time high and beats the previous record of 2021. 

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Dynamar’s Reefer Analysis 2022 publishes

Challenges still remain for the market

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Dynamar’s Reefer Analysis report for 2022, containing invaluable market insight and analysis. Despite the strong performance of the perishables market in 2021, challenges still remain.

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Robots in the cold chain

Robotics and automation can mitigate challenges in cold chains

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Fascinating insight into the increasingly important role of robots and automation in the cold chain. Both have potential to mitigate challenges not only in the field of food temperature control but also life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

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Reefer container rates set for downward trend

Xeneta report that rates had fallen from $5,000 per unit to $4,300

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Xeneta report that reefer container rates are now following a downward trend. Rates had  fallen from $5,000 per unit to $4,300.

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Cool News and Views – December 2022

SAVE THE DATE! 

We announce our next 2023 event!

CoolTech 2023 dates and location announced 

Amsterdam, 21-22 June, 2023

We are delighted to announce that our 2nd CoolTech forum will take place 21-22 June 2023 at the Steigenberger Hotel, Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam. 

Save the date in your calendar

This will be our 2nd CoolTech – our 1st CoolTech 2022 was held in June 2022 and was a great success. Missed it? Visit our event showcase page here

What is CoolTech – a Cool Logistics event?

CoolTech – a Cool Logistics event –  was introduced following industry demand for a dedicated platform to explore global reefer and cold chain technology, and to discuss what needs to change to help this particular sector of the industry move forward. 

Find out more, register your interest or send us a speaker topic idea

by visiting our event page here.

Seasons Greetings from the Cool Logistics team

This is our final bonus newsletter of 2022. We will be back in 2023 and now that we have two events announced – CoolTech in June and Cool Logistics Global in October – it will be a very busy start to 2023. 

Our team wishes you all a healthy and peaceful end to the year and thank you for your continued support of Cool Logistics!

We hope you enjoy our December newsletter – thanks for reading!

The Cool Logistics team

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2023 “watershed moment” for UK fresh produce industry

2023 "watershed moment" for UK fresh produce industry as multiple factors collide and impact fresh produce production

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British fresh produce is set for more upheaval. Climate change, the drive for sustainability, government policy change and huge cost increases are all having a huge impact. But there is also cause for optimism as there are now more ways than ever for fresh produce to reach UK consumers than ever before.

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