Day: 18 August 2020

Advanced Products Portugal is presenting a webinar targeted for logistics specialists from Europe, focused on
Smart Thermal Chain Management Solutions. The objective is to discuss and demonstrate the existing
possibilities that answer real-life cold chain logistics problems.

You can sign up here for the Europe Edition, which will take place on  Friday August 28th, 9 a.m. – 10:15 p.m. (GMT+00:00)

In the last few years, the world has been experiencing a large growth in logistics operations worldwide. Cold
chain logistics is one of the areas with the largest anticipated growth with an expected compound annual
growth rate of 17,9% until 2026 (PR Newswire, 2020).

This growth will bring several challenges related to the thermal chain management, mainly in terms of cost,
quality, and control. It is therefore crucial to address these obstacles and understand which solutions can
and should be applied. In both sessions of the Innovation Lab Talks – Smart Thermal Chain Management
Solution Series, intelligent answers to these problems will be presented.

The webinar will be presented in English.

Kite Packaging has expanded its chilled packaging range. The employee-owned UK specialist says it is a must for companies looking to get items from A to B in temperature-controlled environments and is suitable for a range of applications, being a popular choice in the food and drink industry and pharmaceuticals.

Standard temperature-controlled pouches
Kite’s standard temperature-controlled pouches (pictured) provide great protection for smaller items that require thermal protection for a shorter amount of time. Offering an adequate amount of thermal protection, the outer foil layer reflects heat away from the product, and with a 70-micron double-lined bubble wrap inner, they provide an interval of insulation and cushioning.

Along with this new addition the chilled range consists of enviro friendly insulated boxes, insulated box liners, ice packs, thermal pallet covers, and temperature indicators. For more information on Kite Packaging and their range of products and services please visit kitepackaging.co.uk.

AV Dawson’s port facility in Teesside has been announced as the first site for a revolutionary new alternative fuel project that will support ambitions to reduce landfill and global carbon emissions.

Waste Knot Energy (Waste Knot) has secured funding from Gresham House’s British Strategic Investment Fund (BSIF) to build its first fuel pelleting plant in Middlesbrough.

The plant will produce Waste Knot’s Green Knot branded pellets using non-recyclable waste – otherwise destined for landfill or for another country’s waste facilities. The high-calorific value of the pellets makes them a reliable, low-emission bulk alternative to coal and pet-coke for energy-intensive industries – such as cement and steel.

AV Dawson’s Middlesbrough facility was selected as the site for the first plant due to its quayside location on the south side of the River Tees, providing a strategic entrance point to serve the UK and beyond. With construction now underway at the site, this marks an important step for the UK in developing infrastructure to process its own waste and providing an alternative to landfill.

Once completed, the plant in Middlesbrough will create over 20 full time jobs and revenue within the region. It is estimated the plant will manufacture in excess of 240,000 tonnes of fuel pellets each year, which will be transported within the UK by rail or exported by ship. The plant is being developed on a brownfield site owned by AV Dawson.

Gary Dawson, Managing Director at AV Dawson says: “We are completely redeveloping a whole area of our Middlesbrough site to provide a tailored solution for the customer that gives them a purpose-built facility with immediate access to the quayside, enabling the efficient production and export of pellets around the world.

“Once the processing facility is operational, we will be providing the ongoing logistics; loading vessels on a weekly basis to keep up with 24-hour production schedule.

“This project is an exciting step forward in the expansion of our port facilities on the River Tees. It is part of our long-term plans to move into renewable and recyclable energy markets; supporting our diversification strategy and our environmental aspirations. It also supports the region’s and the UK’s wider environmental challenges to create a circular economy; diverting waste from landfill whilst supporting the move away from fossil fuels.”

New specialist temporary recruitment agency Unity Resourcing Solutions Limited was launched early in 2020 (which presumably explains the old-world photo – editor) with a specific focus on the warehousing and logistics sector.

Unity Resourcing Solutions says it has “hit the ground running” from its head office in Telford by already becoming the primary temporary recruitment partner to leading UK food and drink logistics provider Culina Group.

As such, Unity Resourcing Solutions are already working with a large number of established clients throughout the UK specialising in Warehousing and Logistics, established companies such as Culina Logistics, Great Bear, IPS, CML, Morgan McLernon, Warrens, and Fowler Welch.

“We are very proud as a business with how far we have come in such a short period of time, especially given the current climate. We know only too well the challenges and opportunities that come with working in this fast-paced industry and we pride ourselves on being able to offer fantastic roles within great businesses.” said Ryan Wheeler, CEO at Unity Resourcing Solutions

“There have already been many success stories from candidates finding their ideal roles and we excel in offering flexible employment opportunities within the warehousing and logistics industry. Depending on the type of work you are looking for, we can offer a huge range of diverse roles across the country including driving, warehouse and co-packing positions.”

Unity has managed to integrate their account teams into over 50 sites across the UK since starting their journey at the beginning of 2020.