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Oil price rises over $70 a barrel

...this year after slumping below $20 a barrel last April as the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown restrictions resulted in significant reductions in fuel demand, the international oil benchmark is...
Logistics UK has been crowned Trade Association of the Year at the 2022 Memcom Excellence Awards in recognition of its work in understanding and alleviating impacts on supply chains.

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Logistics UK crowned Trade Association of the Year

With Covid-19, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, the awareness of the importance of logistics...

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Rix Petroleum supports the local community

...COVID-19. Alex makes the masks on this 3D printer and the donation enabled him to buy raw materials. J.R. Rix & Sons also provided furloughed volunteers to help distribute the...

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Logistics sector report shows recovery signs

...to October 2021 in order to retain existing staff and attract new drivers, smaller fleet operators are still not back to full fleet capacity after the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown, and...

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Driver shortages see service stations running out of fuel

...has been impacted by the industry-wide driver shortages across the UK, exacerbated by a temporary closure of our Hemel Hempstead fuel distribution terminal last week because of necessary Covid-19 isolations...
Tim Doggett of the CBA addresses the challenges in the chemical supply chain

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The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges

...factors, including Brexit, Covid-19, and the shortage of HGV drivers, have acted together to destabilise the chemical supply chain. These issues have been further exacerbated by the conflict in Ukraine....
Logistics UK looks to strengthen relationships with government and stakeholders with new Public Affairs team

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Logistics UK announces new public affairs team

...logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With COVID-19, Brexit, new...
A look at events impacting fuel prices in November and predictions for December

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Thoughts on fuel prices – November in review

...the other being China and India’s switch to Russian oil. China’s Zero-COVID policy As mentioned last month, demand from China has a significant impact on the oil price. Despite growing...
OPEC+ agrees to continue with current output targets, despite market uncertainty

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OPEC+ continues oil production cut in uncertain market

...global economic growth and China’s zero Covid policy.” Adequate supply The outcome fits with Wood Mackenzie’s short-term forecast, which assumed a continuation of the recent cuts. Despite the OPEC+ production...

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Oil price at seven-year high amid supply concerns

...oil in the world at a time when demand is robust and still growing. With Covid restrictions being lifted in many countries, demand will be further stimulated. “Tank bottoms are...