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Driver shortages create barrier
...a role. With the logistics industry in urgent need of these workers, Logistics UK is urging the government to provide interest free loans or grants to train or reskill potential...
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Distributor trains for energy efficiency
...become more aware about energy efficiency. “The training received equips our advisors to provide energy advice to customers by highlighting energy efficiency grants and schemes which will enable them to...
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Award launches to showcase fuel distribution industry innovation
...Year Award entry form here. Previous winners Previous winners include: Mitchell & Webber (2021), Eliminox (2022), Aga Rayburn / Grant UK (2023) and Magnus Monitors (2024) Image provided by UKIFDA...
Interview
A Day in the Life… Ken Cronin
...last few years, nothing can be taken for granted. During winter I also check the weather forecasts around the country. I spend about 25% of my time away from the...
Insight
Security of oil supply in the fuel distribution sector
...for passage of the proposed legislation is not yet clear; suffice it to say that once approval has been granted, including any changes which may be made, the Bill will...
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US$40M investment supports Velocys’ SAF ambition
...aviation is a critical climate challenge given the 800 megatonne annual carbon footprint from airline travel. Velocys, already backed by a £27m UK government grant, expects demand for sustainable aviation...
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Phillips 66 – the perfect vehicle to talk
...managing director, UK and Ireland marketing. Lindsey Grant, manager, national sales, added: “The roadshow has been about showing that although operations are under a new name, we still have the...
Insight
The Humber refinery – a key indigenous source of supply
...access for very large crude carriers (VLCC) and South Killingholme on Humberside. One of the considerations which weighed in favour of the latter location was around availability of grant aid...
Insight
The growth of natural gas in Ireland
...gas customers In March this year the Utility Regulator granted the partnership of Mutual Energy and Scotia Gas Networks conveyance licences to extend the natural gas grid to the west...
Opinion
Call for 10,000 temporary visas to address driver crisis
Government must prioritise the granting of 10,000 temporary work visas to encourage EU drivers to return to support the UK’s supply chain, according to business group Logistics UK. Exclusive analysis...
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On the right route – Phillips 66
...firmly focused on delivering the best possible service to the customer – both large and small,” says Pete. Lead by Lindsey Grant, Phillips 66 now has a dedicated national sales...
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Certas Energy and Peel Ports to open new HGV refuelling site
...been granted for a new 24-hour HGV refuelling facility at the Port of Liverpool, one of the largest, busiest and most diverse ports in the UK. The port’s current traffic...
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Fay takes over as OFTEC chairman
With copies of OFTEC’s Vision for the future of off-grid domestic heating in England and Wales, Niall Fay (l) with OFTEC CEO Paul Rose Photo by ©Andrew Higgins 2017 OFTEC...
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Ban on petrol and diesel cars sooner than expected
...EV charging infrastructure commitment unveiled last year. Reports suggest that the UK needs to install five times as many EV charging points to meet its net-zero target. Grant Shapps, transport secretary said:...
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Mayor of Greater Manchester visits veterans’ charity
...Ireland and Asda donating vehicles and a generous £30k grant from the Veterans’ Foundation. The Mayor has supported Veterans into Logistics from the beginning and in 2021 attended the naming...
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In Profile – Alex Wolfe of Certas Energy UK
...would be the first law you’d press for? Energy taxation and grants should relate to total lifetime impact, not choosing a small part of a process. It would level out...
Analysis
Energy Resilience – Is the UK facing a crisis?
...Hempstead is pipeline fed from the refinery and is one of the major terminals supplying the densely populated London region. One of Heathrow’s main aviation fuel feed lines from Colnbrook...
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Government commits £32.5m to fund industry move from red diesel
...provide grant funding to support the development and demonstration of innovative technologies to help decarbonise the construction, mining and quarrying sectors that will be most impacted by the removal of...