Why this matters to buyers
Significant increases in cold chain energy costs could lead to higher operational expenses for buyers relying on temperature-controlled logistics and storage.
Recommended buyer actions
- Review energy cost projections for cold chain operations
- Explore energy efficiency improvements in temperature-controlled logistics
- Consider alternative cold storage providers or locations
Original source context
The UK operates the largest cold storage market in Europe by capacity, and it is under pressure. The temperature-controlled sector contributes £14 billion in gross value added to the economy, according to the Cold Chain Federation, yet operators are absorbing sharp cost increases: the Federation reported cold-chain energy costs rose 46% in 2023 alone. For […] The post Why Zone Separation Could Transform Cold Chain Efficiency appeared first on Logistics Business.
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