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Improving the UK’s fuel supply network

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Improving the UK’s fuel supply network   

...for ground fuels has remained strong, even through the pandemic, there have been significant changes to our supply ecosystem, primarily as a result of trade sanctions imposed on Russian hydrocarbons”,...

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Certas acquisition bolsters commitment to UK Logistics

...at Certas Energy: “The Covid-19 pandemic revealed just how heavily the UK relies on the haulage and logistics industries. Certas Energy is incredibly proud to be investing in UK infrastructure...
In our October issue we speak with Peter Davidson, executive director at the Tank Storage Association (TSA), to discover how he spends a typical day.

Interview

A DAY IN THE LIFE… Peter Davidson

...early morning dog walk (though the dogs do object to an early start in the winter!). Prior to the recent pandemic, it could also be much earlier, travelling to meetings...
The Downstream Oil Industry Distributor Forum elaborates on changes made to ensure the PDP Scheme meets the specific needs of the home heat sector.

Insight

PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns

...returned to over 11,000, having dropped below this figure in 2021 due to the impact of the pandemic. 2022 has been a year of returning to normality. We had planned...

Opinion

Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector

...fuelled vehicles more smoothly. “The impact of the pandemic on the economy, and our industry in particular, has made vehicle replacement planning particularly challenging,” she explains. “The logistics sector traditionally...

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Industry body sees transition as the solution

...the coronavirus pandemic and a 20 year low in oil prices. A proposed three-stage framework to support the sector in dealing with the immediate crisis while positioning it to play...

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UKIFDA drives up industry standards

...recently announced that, due to the current pandemic, driver training should take place remotely whenever possible. The speedy action taken by UKIFDA to implement remote training means this will not...

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Top industry supplier celebrates 30 years

...the pandemic, is a great achievement for all involved.” Sales director (and owner) of Astley, David Forrester continues: “The industry continues to change dramatically in response to the latest sector...

Opinion

OGUK responds to Shell’s net-zero pledge

...and the energy communities we support. “Everyday we see more examples of how this industry is changing. As we continue to face the challenges brought about by the pandemic, the...

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Urban Driver apprenticeship tackles HGV driver crisis

...compatible as possible with the demands of the businesses we support. The Urban Driver apprenticeship clearly demonstrates how apprenticeships are helping to tackle an ageing workforce, the pandemic and changing...

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Are you the Oil Distribution Industry Driver of the Year?

...remotely and helped keep the construction industry going throughout the pandemic, UKIFDA is particularly proud to launch the search for the best tanker driver in the industry. 2019 winner James...

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Key fuel industry event selling out fast

...the return to a physical event for the first time since 2019 due to the Covid pandemic, UKIFDA is expecting the 2022 exhibition to be the best one to-date and...