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Logistics UK crowned Trade Association of the Year
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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Could fish slime hold the key to transport decarbonisation?
Slime secreted by predator-avoiding fish could hold the key to transport decarbonisation.
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Government’s ‘Game of Thrones’ threatens vital climate change measures
British fuel tech company claims Westminster instability is not only bad for the economy but also environmentally disastrous as it risks derailing moves to tackle climate change.
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Fuel distributor to close Arran depot due to ageing storage tanks
Certas Energy reassures customers that the closure of its Brodick depot on the Isle of Arran due to ageing storage tanks will not interrupt supply with fuel to be distributed by ferry instead
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DCC Oil Ireland rebrands to Certa Ireland
DCC Oil Ireland has announced a rebrand to Certa Ireland with all its consumer-facing brands adopting the new Certa brand.
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Board changes at Abbey Logistics as CEO moves to executive chairman role
Robust management team at Abbey Logistics enables CEO to move to executive chairman role.
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Essar strengthens governance through Board appointment of Mark Palios
Essar strengthens governance through Board appointment of Mark Palios, chairman and co-owner of Tranmere Rovers FC, as an independent non-executive board director
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Will rising fuel prices accelerate the switch to renewables?
As the latest OPEC+ cuts spark fears of fuel price hikes and businesses look to counter the unpredictable costs of fossil fuels, a commercial energy storage provider considers the impact of the volatile market on the uptake of renewable energy solutions.
Opinion
Fuel price fears as OPEC+ cuts oil production
OPEC+ announces steeper than anticipated oil production cuts of 2 million bpd creating a clash with the West as U.S. President Joe Biden calls the surprise decision ‘short-sighted’.
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Logistics operators look towards mergers and acquisitions to boost resilience
A recent survey highlights a significant drop in confidence in the logistics industry in the face of increased costs, economic pressures and concern over talent shortages.
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Valero Energy confirms third Texaco ‘Support for Sport’ club funding initiative
Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited confirms third Texaco ‘Support for Sport’ club funding initiative which, to date, has seen €260,000 distributed amongst 52 sports clubs across Ireland
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Essar Oil UK signs offtake agreement with Vertex Hydrogen to support decarbonisation
Essar Oil UK signs ‘Heads of Terms’ offtake agreement with Vertex Hydrogen for 280MW+ of Hydrogen, to support the decarbonisation of its processes
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New analysis shows UK may need to turn to coal to keep the lights on this winter
Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) analysis suggests winter energy supply will be insufficient to meet demand even with emergency support from coal.
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Trade publications come together to support the fuel distribution market
Fuel Oil News and Downstream join forces to produce one industry-leading title for the liquid fuel market in the UK and Ireland
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Mabanaft expands portfolio through Swindon acquisition
Mabanaft expands portfolio through the acquisition of Swindon Truckstop as part of its strategic network development
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NI oil stocks starting to replenish after high demand saw supplies run low
Trade body, NIOF, confirms NI oil stocks are recovering after running low due to unexpectedly high demand
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Fleet managers to benefit from Republic of Ireland launch
In a move that will benefit fleet managers, Silvey Fleet, reseller of fuel cards and fleet management solutions, has launched into Irish market.
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Liquid fuel distribution sector to benefit from new format event in 2023
In response to industry feedback, trade association, UKIFDA, announces a new format to the liquid fuel sector annual conference