Tag Archives: Cold chain market

IoT and monitoring can overcome the cold chain’s energy nightmare

Cool Logistics Global 2023, CoolTech 2023, Home Page News, Industry News, March 2023 Cool News and Views row 1
New joint paper from Maersk and Reuters sheds light on the matter

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Now that pandemic-related strain is evening out, rising energy costs will be the biggest headache for cold chain logistics providers, according to a joint white paper by Maersk and Reuters.

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Running on ice…..

Cool Logistics Global 2023, CoolTech 2023, Home Page News, Industry News, March 2023 Cool News and Views row 1
Interesting round-up of cold chain news from the team at Freight Waves

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A useful round-up of cold chain industry news and highlights, published earlier in March.

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Top four cold chain growth drivers in 2023

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Refrigerated container market continues to grow as movement of temp-controlled cargo proliferates worldwide

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Greg Tuthill, CCO of SeaCube Containers, a global leader in intermodal refrigerated equipment leasing, looks closely at the top four cold chain growth drivers in 2023:

  • Food waste mitigation
  • Food supply outsourcing
  • Decarbonization goals
  • Technology

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Flowers

Specialised reefers set to disrupt air cargo flower transport dominance

Cool Logistics Global 2023, Cool News and Views January 2023 headline, Home Page News, Industry News
Daikin CA technology supports successful static trial of Oncidium flower shipment
Flowers

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In static tests by the Taiwan Floriculture Exports Association and Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, a Daikin Active CA (controlled atmosphere) container was able to keep a shipment of Oncidium orchids in shelf-condition for 18 days.

Air freight has long dominated temperature-controlled flower shipments, but this trial paves the way for a significant modal shift. This could save money and reduce air pollution. 

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Lineage Logistics raises $700 million to fund further investments

Cool Logistics Global 2023, Cool News and Views Jan 2023, Home Page News, Industry News
$700m in equity from new and existing strategic partners

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Over $700m raised in equity from new and existing strategic partners. Plans include global investments in solar capacity with a plan to increase on-site solar installations 

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New cold chain pallet cargo system at Hong Kong airport

Cool Logistics Global 2023, Cool News and Views December 2022, Home Page News, Industry News
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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Farm to fork

Cold chain “sins” mostly occur during the last mile

Cool News and Views October 2022, Home Page News, Industry News
Andy Connell, logistics and cold chain consultant and Cool Logistics Global contributor discusses the last mile in cold chain logistics
Farm to fork

After twenty years of fine-tooth combing the cold chain for weak links and fixing them, working with fruit exporters from Ecuador, Chile, Ghana, Mozambique and South Africa, Andy Connell, logistics and cold chain consultant and contributor to Cool Logistics Global conferences, maintains that it’s time for receivers and retailers to do their bit. 

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Refrigeration: Challenges and innovations in the UK cold chain

Cool Logistics Global 2022, Cool News and Views September early 2022, Home Page News, Industry News
From energy price hikes to the pressing need to decarbonise the food and drink supply chain, many issues impact the UK cold chain

From energy price hikes to the pressing need to decarbonise the food and drink supply chain, we explore some of the issues impacting the operation and innovations in refrigeration and the UK cold chain.

Cool Logistics Global is delighted to announce that we will welcome Shane Brennan of the UK Cold Chain Federation to Cool Logistics Global conference, 20-22 September 2022. Bookings and info here. 

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Lineage Logistics acquires three Benelux operators

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Van Tuyl Logistics, H&S Coldstores and Frigocare acquired

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Lineage Logistics continues its programme of acquisitions. Three Benelux operators – Van Tuyl Logistics, H&S Coldstores and Frigocare have been purchased.

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Lineage Logistics’ never-ending pursuit of sustainability in the cold chain

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Cool Logistics Global 2021 Gold Sponsor Lineage Logistics provides insight into its push for sustainable innovation
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Energy efficiency and sustainability are no longer buzzwords but a main priority for all players in the cold chain. As an industry leader, Lineage has been at the forefront of providing solutions to any issues facing the cold chain. We’ve been ahead of global sustainability concerns for years, but socioeconomic factors outside the cold chain sphere have forced all of us to double down on our efforts. Looking forward, we will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of creating efficiencies throughout the cold chain.

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