Opinion
E10 to fuel UK’s journey to net zero
...to the UK economy. It supports thousands of jobs both directly and in the supply chain, and as well as providing clean fuel, it produces an animal feed by-product. It...
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Credit where it’s due
...John Reynolds Group. “Pre-recession days had seen credit insurance companies operating in a relatively benign economy. Claims levels were easily manageable, premiums were very low and the amount of cover...
Insight
Overcoming challenges: building a better future for the chemical supply chain
...the ONS that indicate the UK economy is out of recession, are encouraging in the current economic climate, the industry still needs to overcome a variety of challenges if it...
News
Logistics UK awards winners showcase skills, expertise and passion
...our highest number of top-quality entries ever – a clear indicator that the sector continues to innovate and achieve great things for businesses right across the economy. “All those shortlisted...
News
IPRA welcomes excise freeze
...to the finance minister urging caution in this matter and we suggested that the excise rates should not be equalled as it would be detrimental for the Irish economy, rural...
News
Portland Market Report – oil prices
...thinking was that just as oil production was increasing, the global economy was showing sure signs of a slow-down. We also pointed out that OPEC’s surprisingly steadfast cohesion, was now...
Interview
The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges
...economy. Logistics, in particular, is considered an unattractive field. The occupation has generally had a poor perception, including long hours, poor pay, and difficult working conditions and, furthermore, it is...
News
The Prax Group acquisition, appointments and securitisation
...trusted partner of Total. The acquisition of the refinery will bring about new investment and underlines the Prax Group’s determination to support the local economy and the wider community, whilst...
News
TRA proposes removal of HVO measures
...existing heating fuels. TRA chief executive Oliver Griffiths said: “The TRA’s findings on biofuels shows how we can tailor existing measures to better suit the UK economy. Our proposals would...
News
‘Successful entrepreneur’ – new Topaz chief executive
...until then. Thirty-five year old Emmet is one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs with a number of interests across the economy. In 2005 he founded Smiles Dental as a...
News
September 14 update
...an independent Scotland where oil is only part of a balanced economy made up of manufacturing, technology and financial services. But the facts would say otherwise. In 2012, the Oil...
News
Successful HGV skill scheme set to deliver 2000 new drivers as funding is extended
...70% of the funding to train new drivers or existing staff. While the economy continues to face some major challenges, this scheme really is a lifeline for the UK’s logistics...
Interview
Tackling supply chain challenges through diversification
...Danish Azri, Sustainability Lead at the CBA, explains: “As the global economy has expanded, so to have the needs of consumers. A single solution, product or source can expose businesses...
Opinion
In the light of the Purvin & Gertz report discussed in FON’s July issue, are you worried about the UK’s refining resilience?
...the recent Energy and Climate Change Committee Inquiry: UK Oil Refining recognised the importance of oil products and UK refining to the UK’s economy. The report supported many of the...
Interview
The evolving scope of fuel logistics
...logistics as something that I felt was a ‘real’ and vital industry for the UK economy and which offered multiple potential routes for development. I joined the National Freight Consortium...
News
New leadership and expansion plans for EET Retail
...his leadership.” Ambitious plans EET Fuels forms part of EET which is committed to playing a key role in the decarbonisation of the UK economy, and has ambitious plans to...
News
Proposals to allow fuel tankers to carry bigger loads detailed in consultation
...more fuel to be carried using the same vehicles, helping to safeguard a strong fuel supply chain as the government continues to grow the economy. Roads Minister Richard Holden said:...
News
DPD to switch all diesel HGVs to renewable biofuel by end of 2023
...Rojas, head of marketing and logistics at Essar, said: “Essar is committed to playing a leading role in the decarbonization of the UK economy and manufacturing the fuels of the...