The cold chain industry is undergoing a major transformation as electric reefers – powered by solar energy, batteries, and regenerative braking – begin to replace traditional diesel systems. In Australia, continental Europe and the UK, innovative trials and commercial rollouts are proving that sustainable refrigerated transport is both viable and already working. Australia’s first solar … Continue reading Cold chain goes solar
Pandemic-busting vaccines need those working in temperature controlled transport and cold chain to bring their A-game In 2020 the word ‘unprecedented’ has been used with unprecedented frequency and now we have the unprecedented challenge of distributing vast volumes of COVID-19 vaccines around the world at strictly controlled temperatures of less than -70°C. As a result, … Continue reading COVID cold chain
Carrier Transicold has unveiled a new all-electric system, called the Vector eCool, for powering engineless trailer refrigeration units. The refrigerated shipping specialist’s latest technology is not, however, just a vast array of heavy and load-reducing batteries slung under a trailer. Instead, the Vector eCool features a sensibly sized battery and an axle-based energy generation and … Continue reading Carrier’s zero-emissions refrigeration tech for trailers
Sainsbury’s is participating in a unique trial involving a zero-emissions cooling unit for a refrigerated delivery truck as the British supermarket giant aims to dramatically reduce its carbon emissions and cooling supplier Dearman looks to prove its engine technology. Well known for pioneering refrigerated truck technology, including a three-year field trial currently underway using Carrier … Continue reading Dearman refrigerated truck tech trial
Developed countries have an equally critical role as developing countries in addressing the serious economic, social and environmental problems associated with food waste, according to experts at the recent World Cold Chain Summit to Reduce Food Waste. Around 130 delegates from 35 countries attended the two-day summit in Singapore, where global leaders in the supply … Continue reading Cold chain vs food waste
