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Keep pace with vehicle technology at vital fleet engineer conference
Fleet engineers can keep pace with rapidly evolving vehicle technology such as autonomous vehicles and fuel cell technology at Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer conference.
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Protests create temporary fuel shortages- drivers urged not to panic buy
Drivers urged not to panic buy as protests at major fuel depots continue into a fourth day creating fuel shortages at forecourts in the South East.
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Vessels delivering Russian diesel are ‘sailing through a loophole’
Amidst fears of diesel shortages a tanker delivered 33,000 tonnes of Russian diesel to a UK port over the weekend despite government-imposed sanctions under which Russian-owned or flagged vessels are now banned from UK ports.
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Red diesel rebate change – the unwelcome impacts and contradictions
Highlighting the anomalies in fuel pricing a Kent fisherman recently took his boat to his local BP garage to fill it up with white diesel after his red diesel bill nearly doubled.
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Supply chain expert says globalisation could be reversing
Will the supply chain need to reset to a more localised model to accommodate new market forces and challenges like global warming, decarbonisation and the impacts of global conflicts?
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Terminal operations suspended due to Just Stop Oil protests
Ten major oil terminals across the UK were blocked today by hundreds of climate activists in protests coordinated by the Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion campaign groups
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HOYER remains logistics partner of choice for Esso UK delivery
HOYER Gas and Petroleum Logistics Ltd has announced the extension of its contract for the Esso UK delivery business through to June 2029 in an arrangement which extends HOYER’s relationship with Esso to more than 30 years.
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Bulk liquid storage available through UM Terminals growth plan
UM Terminals is seeking new customers who are looking for bulk liquid storage facilities with the company having available storage opportunities.
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UK tanker equipment supplier commissions two more bowsers in Kenya
In 2017, the Kenya Port Authority (KPA) invested in two bowsers featuring MechTronic’s VisiLevel gauging system to prevent pilfering. Mechtronic has returned in March 2022 to commission two further bowsers.
Opinion
Warning over red diesel price hike
Government is being urged to rethink plans to hit businesses with a massive hike in fuel tax in the move to end the rebate on red diesel that will come into effect just days after the Chancellor cut fuel duty by 5p a litre.
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Key supplier in new hands after popular industry couple retires
The retirement of popular industry couple Mike and Moira Green from Liquip UK leaves the business in new hands. The Liquip International range of equipment will be available through Liquip XL, a new company formed by the XL Group.
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Spring statement sees ‘biggest ever’ cut to fuel duty
Unveiling his spring statement in the Commons, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a cut of 5p a litre to fuel duty effective from midnight tonight until March 2023 in a bid to ease the cost-of-living crisis.
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Stanlow refinery could be target of Just Stop Oil disruption
Essar warns Stanlow Refinery could be targeted for disruptive action by the Just Stop Oil protest group who want to halt fossil fuel licensing and production.
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Decarbonise fleets with help of Supply Chain Consultancy service
Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy (SCC) has launched a dedicated service to help businesses decarbonise their fleet while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability.
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Mabanaft looks forward to meeting the industry at EXPO 2022
UKIFDA EXPO 2022 will once again see the fuel distribution industry coming together and Mabanaft is looking forward to meeting those in the sector
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Fuel sector growth drives key appointment at Sutton Tankers
Leading logistics provider, Suttons Tankers, has appointed Nigel Hughes as head of fuels indicating belief in fuels sector growth.
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Who will take the FON 2022 Tanker of the Year title?
Fuel Oil News is welcoming nominations from fuel distributors for the sought-after industry award of Tanker of the Year 2022 for the best fuel tanker.
Analysis
Fuelling progress: future fuels for transport decarbonisation
With the huge challenge of decarbonising the transport sector we consider the fuels of the future with a look at the latest hydrogen and biofuel developments for heavy transport