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Keeping tankers moving
An Autosock helped this tanker out of a difficult wintry situation To help keep vehicles on the road in bad weather, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) offers assistance. Now operating...
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Case Study
Service depot powers up emissions reductions with 45,000l AdBlue® tank installation
...but also to provide a signal to shut off the dispenser when the on-board tank is full. The system is fully automatic, allowing multiple dispensers to operate at the same...
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Live demonstrations at your depot
...delivers accuracy and repeatability. Lines purged, product returned and even the emptying of the manifold can all occur automatically, ensuring that your multi-product deliveries are guaranteed against cross-contamination and that...
Interview
Decarbonising fossil fuel in transport: have we been asking the wrong question?
...the Society of Automotive Engineers, stated that both petrol and diesel absorbed air. The significance of this on the ability of the engine to efficiently convert the chemical energy in...
Analysis
Potential impacts of April’s NIC and minimum wage changes
...is applied automatically, via payroll, once claimed by a qualifying business. Managing costs While the increased Employment Allowance will offer some respite, businesses must consider the need to manage rising...
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New business development manager for Oil and Gas subdivision of adi Group
...in the downstream oil industry has given Mo in-depth knowledge of various engineered systems including terminal automation systems, automatic tank gauging systems, chemical injection systems, biofuel blending and custody transfer...
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Latest software developments supporting the sector
...so much better, as it sends more detailed updates on the progress of the customer’s order automatically. “As we get nearer our insanely busy period this will hopefully prove very...
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Future fuel ready tanker is Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year
...automatic processes available is reducing delivery times and preventing fuel contaminations as a result. “As we prepare for the new fuels,” stated Janet, “We know that the OptiMate system can...
Sponsored
The portable meter that delivers on-site fuel measurements with lab accuracy
Do you need to measure fuel samples on site? Are you looking for a safe and accurate way to measure sample density? Do you need automatic location and test point...
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Generation Logistics initiative powers into its second year with DfT support
...is an amazing sector to go into. You really can travel the world, but equally with developments in autonomous and remote vehicles, it’s no exaggeration to say you will be...
Opinion
Analysing emissions: why clean can be a dirty word
...all that matters at the moment. It is killing the European automotive industry because it can’t compete – it can’t mine and refine those materials in Europe and, if it...
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Fuelling the partnership
...the team autonomy and control over inventory and the ability to schedule deliveries and prioritise loads. It also helps to manage any panic buying situations,” said Stuart. Driving forward...
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Charity event raises £15k for SSAFA
...eras: Koenigsegg, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Le Mans, Formula 1, Jaguar, Tractors and an incredible collection of fuel pumps and automotive memorabilia. A driving force The event was put together...
Market Report
Disrupting the sector: the new Nigerian super-refinery
...they were built, and when gasoline was the main grade of fuel. The turn of this century saw the displacement of petrol by diesel in the automotive sector and this...
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Slicker Recycling and Castrol take greener approach to used oil management
...oil collection and re-refining back into base oils, helping to keep resources in use for longer. Pilot scheme The initiative, currently running as a pilot, provides Castrol’s automotive and industrial...
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“Hands free” vehicle ID from Cameron Forecourt
A new automatic vehicle recognition system (AVR) has been launched by Cameron Forecourt, which instantly identifies vehicles at the refuelling point. The system uses a tag with a unique code...
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Fuel supplier WCF enhances group communication with employee app
...app to encourage greater communication and engagement across the business. How best to communicate Jo Ritzema, managing director at WCF Ltd, explained: “Our individual businesses are run autonomously thanks to...
Interview
In Profile – Peter Davidson
...automation engineer, regulatory specialist, safety manager and, since 2016, executive director of the TSA. Describe yourself in 3 words. Informal. Honest. Detailed. What were your childhood / early ambitions? To...