Gray & Adams, a supplier of temperature-controlled semi-trailers and rigid vehicle bodywork, has designed an automated loading pod, built inside an extra-long 15.6m refrigerated body, which can hold up to 60 pallets at temperatures as low as -22 degrees C.

Reefer trailer specialist, Jean Chéreau SAS says it took a further step in its ongoing 'ROAD' development programme in early July with the commencement of road trials for its hydrogen fuel cell powered refrigeration system.

The Dearman-Hubbard transport refrigeration unit, designed by the Dearman Engine Co Ltd, built by Hubbard Products Ltd and which is fitted to a Paneltex semi-trailer, has started a one month demonstration tour in Europe.

Schmitz Cargobull AG claims to be the first trailer manufacturer in Europe to produce single-piece Ferroplast (insulated) side walls for refrigerated box bodies with a total length of 16.80 metres.

Transport refrigeration specialist, Carrier Transicold Europe SCS, has introduced a range of new developments, first seen at the 2018 IAA exhibition last year.