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XPO Logistics works with Arco
‘XPO will help to ensure our customers receive the vital safety equipment they need to run their operations,’ said Neil Griffiths, divisional director, logistics XPO Logistics has been awarded a...
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Suttons Group acquires bulk chemical transport company
...the purchase of Chinese transport company Hanchi Logistics, and in August 2014 the company acquired IS Logistics Group, a logistics and supply chain specialist based in Singapore. The acquisition of...
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Fuel distribution landmark for Clugston Distribution
...with the introduction of new routes and capabilities across road, air and sea which further complements and adds to our well-established bulk fuel, powder and general distribution logistics services.” www.clugston.co.uk/logistics/...
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Drivers – recruiting and retaining
To tackle the problem of recruiting and retaining staff in the logistics industry, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is to hold a Logistics Skills Shortage Summit in March. The FTA...
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Fleet expansion for Abbey Logistics
The Abbey Logistics fleet has been expanded by the addition of 20 DAF XF and CF tractor units Abbey Logistics Group, one of the UK’s largest bulk liquid and powder...
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Harvest Energy – change, challenge and opportunity
Harvest Energy, which has been operating in the UK as a supplier, blender and marketer of road fuels since 1995, has an annual turnover in excess of £3.5 billion Formerly...
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Valero to purchase SemLogistics’ Milford Haven storage facility
...term commitment to the south east of England Last week Valero Logistics UK, a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, and SemGroup Europe Holding, a SemGroup Corporation company, signed an agreement...
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Fuel tech company in running for Logistics Leadership innovation award
...Plc is in the running for the innovation prize at the Logistics Leadership Awards which will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon this Wednesday, 9 November. London-based SulNOx...
Opinion
Industry initiatives working but HGV driver shortages remain chronic
The UK’s HGV driver shortage remains chronic, according to Logistics UK’s analysis of the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Labour Force Survey data. But, with the number of HGV...
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HVO boost as XPO Logistics expands use of sustainable biofuel
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of freight transportation services, will take to the road in July for the 42nd year as the official transport partner of the Tour de France....
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Low Carbon Fuels Strategy is urgently needed for transport decarbonisation progress
...inhibiting investment Kate Jennings, director of policy at Logistics UK commented: “The logistics industry is working hard to meet vehicle phase out dates and emission reduction deadlines however government plays...
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The downstream oil market landscape of Ireland in the 2020s
...that the country will need close to 30,000 by 2030 if the goals of decarbonising the transport sector are to be met. Logistics On the logistics front there have been...
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Fuel duty rise ‘a blow to economic recovery’
Speaking in response to rumours circulating of a potential fuel duty rise, Elizabeth de Jong, director of policy at Logistics UK, comments; “Logistics UK and its members are extremely concerned...
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FoxInsights tells distributors that it’s all about the data
A company that was in attendance at this year’s UKIFDA Show & Conference as both an exhibitor and a sponsor is FoxInsights. Already popular as the sponsor of the pre-dinner...
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XPO Logistics offers training to ‘neurodiversity champions’
...they function. XPO Logistics UK colleagues attending the training are either neurodiverse themselves or are interested in advocating for neurodiversity. Raising awareness The training will explore neurodiverse experiences as well...
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Calls for clearer vision for HGVs after Government announces end to conventional engines
In response to the launch of the Government’s 10-point plan on reaching net zero, Alex Veitch, general manager for public policy at Logistics UK, comments: “Logistics businesses fully support the...
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Latest people moves within the fuel distribution industry
Logistics UK Business group Logistics UK strengthened its Board with the appointment of three new directors. Louisa Hosegood, Simon Hobbs and Gavin Murdoch join the organisation’s Board to help guide...
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Up and running
...campaign, WP Group turned to dh Logistics Appointments, a division of Driver Hire Nationwide which supplies staff to the transport and logistics industry. “We needed a recruitment partner that understood...