Analysis
Replacement trucks: what will be the future fuels?
...an urgent need for change, Amanda was also keen to highlight that a “one size fits all” approach would not work. The UK needs hydrogen to achieve its net zero...
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Insight
The power of community: How connection fuels mental well-being
...hours, demanding schedules, shift work, constant change and often solitary work can take a toll on our mental health, Mandy Rutter, independent consultant, trainer, psychologist, and counsellor, suggest that fostering...
Interview
Transition talk from Mabanaft CEO Jonathan Perkins
...desire to change, and set a more sustainable future, I was fascinated. It wasn’t the obvious next step for me but there was something about the business; the shareholders have...
News
Gritting in rural areas – your views sought
Your opinions on changes to the law which would allow tractors to use red diesel for gritting roads are wanted by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Currently, only purpose built...
Opinion
Logistics UK flags serious safety concerns over proposed Driver CPC updates
...operations and any changes to the Driver CPC regime must respect that premise. Today’s consultation is bad news for road safety and haulage operators, as well as drivers.” Unacceptable impacts...
News
Red diesel for trees but not the main man this Christmas
...of the legislation changes on red diesel that were introduced in April of this year, the rules on this can be interpreted in a number of different ways so, not...
Interview
Putting people first in technological progress
...change and macroeconomic challenges, the ability to react swiftly based on real-time data is crucial. The degree of digitalisation and data-driven decision-making will be pivotal in their journey. It is...
Interview
Intern to analyst: integrating the next generation
...seek to bring alternative offerings to market, driven by policy and regulatory changes and a desire to move toward sustainable practices. Whilst the industry does receive a fair amount of...
Interview
Stephen Keep, tanker driver: ‘Tanker driving has been his whole world’
...a change of wheels In 2002, with a 3-year-old daughter Louise and my wife Julie a full-time housewife, I decided I needed more money and applied for and landed a...
News
Ford Fuels fuels rugby club’s clean future
...them with a renewable fuel (fossil free) alternative to regular gas oil. Promoting change and sustainability “Our aim is to promote change and sustainability and reduce emissions by using HVO...
News
Views on the government’s plans to abolish the red diesel subsidy
...moment people aren’t incentivised to make the change to lower consumption or alternative fuels. We need to fix that,’ reported a government official. As part of the government’s commitment to...
Opinion
The community speaks
...sometimes taxing and an exciting industry to be in. Challenging due to international conditions and continuing changes in consumer behaviour. Innovative as new technologies are adopted across supply networks. Encouraging...
News
Logistics UK
After ten years with the Freight Transport Association (FTA) chief executive David Wells has revealed his ambitions for the association’s next decade which includes a name change on 1st June....
Insight
Tank Storage Association launches 2024 industry manifesto
...as a net zero technology/strategic sector to ensure that the energy transition advances in parallel with required changes in the sector. • Explore how stockpiling obligations should change in light...
News
2030 – a vision for heating systems
Grant UK, heating solutions provider in the off-gas heating sector, has outlined its vision for the future in a manifesto for change. “Hybrid systems are a significant and immediately available...
Opinion
The Distributor Debate
...issues that concern every distributor every day, prices, supply, refining, logistics – Question Robin Lloyd, Mabanaft’s operations and biofuels manager on the gas oil changes in 2013 -With increasing pressure...
News
Labour’s lorry tax hike would damage UK economy
...which represents more than 17,000 logistics businesses nationwide, explained: “FTA is appalled at this short-sighted policy and calls on Clive Lewis to reconsider any potential changes to lorry taxation. The...
News
Heat in buildings – joint statement on the government’s future framework
...been working together to promote the introduction of a renewable, low carbon liquid fuel for off grid households, which would not require a complete change of infrastructure. “We believe this...