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Analysis

Future market demands for tank level monitoring

...an immense amount of measurable data instantly, automatically and error-free. A progressive leap for the industry  “‘Digitalisation’, in a nutshell, is about harnessing our technological capabilities to capture precise and...

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Eliminating cross-contamination

...Wilkie. “OptiMate’s electronic metering system delivers a guaranteed line change protocol that both distributors and regulatory authorities such as HMRC can agree upon. “Using advanced software, OptiMate automatically empties the...
Claudia Weeks talks to Simon van Lonkhuyzen, Managing Director at TEC.

Interview

TEC: driving forward through innovation

...to very positive reviews. “In 2023 we installed an automated vertical storage machine. The new machine is a dynamic, automated, hose fitting storage and retrieval system that has boosted handling...
Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2023: entries of note

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Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year 2023: entries of note

...NEXA autocolour and is done when the tank is off the chassis for better coverage underneath. All pneumatic pipework is colour coded and numbered both ends for ease of maintenance....

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Good times for public storage

...presence of traders and independent importers/wholesalers, effectively lowering barriers to entry in the downstream market Helps to address regional product imbalances by providing a key link for increasing international movements/entrepot...

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The shipping news

...brand awareness and establishment of close, trusting relationships between the company, international traders, ship owners and the UK and international government bodies.” Since it was formed some years ago, GB...
Fleetmaxx Solutions mental health

Insight

Fleetmaxx Solutions: prioritising mental health in the workplace

...drivers, plumbers builders, farmers, electricians, taxi chauffeurs and private hire services and include large organisations, fleet managers, transport managers, sole traders, owner-drivers, and even start-up companies. Both Oilfast and Fleetmaxx...

News

Oil price rises over $70 a barrel

...lockdown restrictions continue to be eased meaning traders are willing to bet on a more positive economic outlook. Brent rose as much as 1.1 percent at $70.24 a barrel in...

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HKS Holdings acquires Brobot Group

...the sale was ‘a great fit’ and he wished HKS ‘every success.’ Earlier this year HKS was in 10th position in Forecourt Trader’s Top 50 Indies with Brobot in 11th...

News

The best forecourt in Scotland

...(+4 million litres pa) category in the Forecourt Trader awards 2015. “Carronvale is a site we are proud of,” said Colin Levy, retail operations manager at Certas Energy, which operates...

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Cyberattack effect on oil prices

...hired tankers to store oil they cannot pump. In addition, traders can ship additional product from Europe to the US East Coast. This is not a new phenomenon and shipping...

Opinion

OMJ anticipates oil market movements

...with traders reporting no available space on key storage locations which affect price benchmarks such as inland Rhine and ARA regions. Key far East nations such as India report 95%...