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Key Jet site near refinery is transformed

...Refinery in South Killingholme, North Lincolnshire. JET’s biggest site transformation to date, the £3M project has resulted in a world-class site with state-of-the-art facilities meeting the needs of both HGV...

Analysis

Decarbonising transport: are additives the answer?

...manufacture, and most fleet owners are seeking immediate innovative solutions for existing vehicles, such as tankers and HGVs. “Many accept the fact that they are polluters and will buy carbon...

Opinion

Industry angered by plans to address driver shortages

Business group Logistics UK has reacted with dismay at the recent announcement that the drivers’ hours legislation, which governs the length of time which HGV drivers are legally expected to...

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Certas Energy reopens vital bunkering facility

...will attract local and passing HGV traffic which had limited alternatives for HGV refuelling within the immediate locality. “We’ve added two significant bunkering facilities to our network in close succession,”...

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Logistics sector report shows recovery signs

Much has been made in the past year of the shortage of HGV drivers and other logistics workers. But after a challenging 12 months for the sector, a new report...

Opinion

Easing skill shortages and protecting supply chain

With more than 45,000 HGV driver tests outstanding at DVSA as a result of the Covid-19 lockdowns, Logistics UK is today pressing government to introduce a seasonal visa for European...

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Certas Energy’s ‘golden triangle’ partnership

On Friday 11th October, Certas Energy opened its latest HGV refuelling site at the Red Lion Truckstop in Northamptonshire’s ‘golden triangle’ of logistics for over 30 years. Featuring eight high-speed...

Opinion

Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector

...single biggest running costs in operating a large fleet of HGVs: our own research indicates it accounts for more than 30% of an HGV’s operating cost and is a commodity...

News

Bunkering site for Holyhead Port

The RoadKing truck stop at Holyhead Port which will soon have the addition of a Certas Energy state-of-the-art bunkering site The port of Holyhead will have a brand-new 24-hour HGV...

Opinion

Funding will accelerate alternative fuels

...of HGVs:  Logistics UK’s own research indicates that fuel accounts for more than 30% of HGV’s operating costs. And with many logistics businesses facing increased costs due to spiralling drivers’...