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Seeing it through at CDS

...– we like to use existing pieces of software under licence where we can. We also pay attention to what’s below the surface so that in five year’s time, the...
Ken's Corner February

Insight

No one likes a ban, but everyone likes an EXPO! 

...at reduced cost and disruption. In the same edition there was a different headline, “Tory revolt against ‘premature’ net zero ban on new oil boilers”.  At the time of writing,...
What is likely to be fuelling your future replacement trucks?

Analysis

Replacement trucks: what will be the future fuels?

...those weighing 26 tonnes or less. The current lack of clarity over future fuel pathways leaves fleet managers little time to plan for these rapidly approaching deadlines. What should you...

News

Manx Petroleum – Fuelled with island spirit

...invested in our independent future in demanding economical times and, we’re very pleased that customers have welcomed the changes.  Although a family business with chairman, Simon Kirkpatrick, being the third...

Opinion

Why is fuel filter blocking still an issue?

...frustration that there is no sign of recompense nor solutions to the issue since it was first raised 18 months ago. At that time, the Union received more than 400...

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Rushing to put the heating on

...were more likely to switch on the central heating, doing so 24 times on average during the summer months, while men did so just 12 times. Those in Durham (42%)...

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New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers

...year which makes obtaining a Class 1 licence easier, and more convenient, for drivers. Achieving a Class 1 licence can be a costly and time-consuming endeavour, so the training programme...

Opinion

Fuel crisis proves that supply trust is vital

...significantly because the ‘false’ demand works its way along the supply chain up to fuel refineries. If refineries increase their production output, then, due to processing times, they will not...

Opinion

Are you liable for missed deliveries?

...binding ongoing supply commitments to some customers, whereas other customers simply place ad hoc orders from time to time (which you can accept or reject at your discretion). Prioritise servicing...

News

Cold calling

...time Porco Energy, based at Marlboro, New York may not have had the snow that others have experienced, yet demand for product has increased by 10%. Porco Energy, which has...

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The shipping news

...(Rix/Maritime Bunkering) have managed to keep our heads above water during challenging economic times through a conservative approach to the creditworthiness of our clients, securing product availability from our business...