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MechTronic – back in the saddle for 2017!
The MechTronic cycling team – Ben, Brad and Chris – are raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support The MechTronic team – Ben, Brad and Chris – took up their first...
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Fuel industry people moves November 25
...board members, the RTFA team and membership on the huge opportunities and challenges ahead.” Logistics UK Logistics UK has appointed Ben Fletcher as the organisation’s new CEO. Ben will join...
News
The shipping news
...could have on the marine industry. “Long-term, the regulations will have clear environmental benefits, however in the short-term, the treatment process required to convert fuel so that it contains 0.1%...
Opinion
Industry concerned over lifespan and cost of Euro VII proposals
...cost. Minimal benefit Oliver Zipse, President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and CEO of BMW noted: “Unfortunately, the environmental benefit of the Commission’s proposal is very limited, whereas...
Analysis
Cyber Love: Innovation & advances in fuel distribution technology
...between drivers and back-office teams. Since implementing the system, we’ve seen a number of benefits including better visibility on what, when and where fuel has been delivered. Our processes have...
Interview
An interview with Raphael Hüttman, managing director, Mabanaft
...is core to Mabanaft in the UK. What are the benefits of being part of the Marquard & Bahls group? Marquard & Bahls is a very strong group; we’ve shown...
Review
The system with the intelligence to prevent conditioning downtime
...we mention that there’s a benefit for you too? Not only does the fuel conditioner offer a multitude of benefits for your customers, but there is also a benefit for...
Insight
Online fuel marketplaces: Menace or opportunity?
...efficiency 1. Volume gain and market reach For many FODs, the biggest benefit is incremental volume through expanded visibility. Marketplaces connect suppliers to customers who may never have been aware...
News
Argus partners with OMJ to add transparency to downstream fuel prices
Having agreed a partnership that will see its clients benefit from greater insight and market transparency, Oil Market Journal (OMJ) will now distribute Argus prices to its clients, including key...
Insight
Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums by reducing claims frequency
...this difficult, especially with the current economic situation. Simply paying more is not always the solution – additional benefits such as healthcare plans, private medical insurance, and employee benefit schemes...
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Creating a Taskforce for Liquid Biofuels
...be produced in sufficient volume in the UK, with the additional benefit of generating investment opportunities and creating new green jobs.” TSA “Together, we have developed an ambitious and realistic...
Knowledge
The future of fleets: A focus on LNG
...look at alternative fuels to reduce the emissions produced. Lise-Lotte believes that Liquefied natural gas (LNG) could be that solution. Benefits of LNG to fleet owners LNG is a natural...
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Rix Petroleum takes on Ben Nevis
Employees of Grangemouth based Rix Petroleum will begin the eight-mile-long climb and descent of Ben Nevis on Saturday 3rd July, raising £2000 for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The foundation...
Interview
Moorland Fuels:20 years and still growing strong!
...the development of this family-run business from its beginnings in 2003 with just a single baby tanker: “My parents, Ben More and Debbie More, started Moorland Fuels back in 2003...
News
Innovative hydrogen system reduces rail emissions and improves fuel efficiency
...how to measure and quantify the benefits of hydrogen, which has been holding us back for years. Access to both AHT’s specialist technology and BCIMO’s outstanding testing facilities has given...
Opinion
A successful transition requires a cross-sector commitment
...renewable fuels have become a lot more favourable. The benefits of HVO are impressive, and it can assist in reducing CO2 output for all sectors – from construction to transport...
News
Cost effective depot upgrades
...refineries and terminals. Although it offered many benefits, the costs were prohibitive for smaller distributors and many chose skids with traditional mechanical registers, presets and ticket printers. As the advantages...
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Major investment at Stanlow
...Benchmark improved to $4.2/bbl in FY17 due to ongoing margin booster initiatives, despite the industry benchmark dropping $2.1/bbl from the previous year. Stanlow produces 16% of the UK’s road transport...