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FTA at the Skills Show
...FTA members report difficulties in recruiting skilled technicians. FTA will be working in partnership with Think Logistics, CILT, Novus Trust, Manpower, Volvo and DHL. “Logistics is changing, technology is now...
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Fuel industry addresses ‘minimal and patchy’ supply shortage
The fuel industry has moved to quell suggestions of fuel shortages which could prompt panic-buying in the run-up to Easter as activists continue to block access to terminals and prevent...
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Excitement builds for soon to be announced key industry award
...to the hazardous fuels and environmental industries – the 2021 Driver of the Year Award will celebrate the best UKIFDA member drivers in the industry. Karl Jones, account director of...
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Industry award recognises impact of innovative fuel technology
...UK, was founded in 2010 to provide a networking platform for logistics leaders to understand, debate and share views on key strategic supply chain and logistics issues impacting on their...
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Supply chain expert to talk resilience at logistics conference
...your interest in coming along via our webpage or to your Logistics UK account manager.” Supply Chain Resilience is an invitation-only, free-to-attend event. To register your interest, please visit https://www.logistics.org.uk/scr22...
Interview
Passion and pride celebrated with award recognition
...Award at the Logistics UK Awards. With a mission to provide outstanding service and support to every customer ensuring satisfaction at every step of the process, the Oilfast Group has...
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The Crown goes to Emco Wheaton
...essentially both driver and mechanic friendly. It’s a fabulous system that guides drivers through the whole process, especially useful for drivers working from remote depots. Jonathan Wiltshire, Emco Wheaton’s territory...
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HOYER Petrolog – driver of the year
Group board director Mark Binns presents the winning driver Michael Williams with his prizes Driver technician Michael Williams has been crowned HOYER Petrolog’s top driver of 2018. Based with the...
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Technology: Supporting the supply chain
...be scheduled and be transferred to the ‘in cab’ computer for the driver to see. No tickets need to change hands and drivers don’t need to go back to the...
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Proposals to allow fuel tankers to carry bigger loads detailed in consultation
...11,000 HGV driver training places available through Skills Bootcamps • injecting a major and sustained boost to the number of HGV driver tests available • investing £52.5 million in improvements...
Interview
A Day in the Life: David Wells OBE and Jemma James of Logistics UK
...News speaks with two members of Logistics UK – David Wells OBE, who is the business group’s Chief Executive, and Jemma James, Digital Development Director, to discover how they each...
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New policy director to expand influence of Logistics UK
Business group Logistics UK has announced the appointment of its new policy director, Kate Jennings, who will join the organisation at the end of June. Jennings, whose extensive policy career...
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Entries now open for 2020 emission reduction award
...by Logistics UK (the new name for FTA). The closing date for entries is 21 August 2020. To enter, or for more information, please visit: lers.org.uk/home/lers-awards For more information on LERS, including how to join, please visit: http://lers.org.uk/ ...
Opinion
Logistics UK urges businesses to invest in low carbon fuels
...in infrastructure, business group Logistics UK is challenging why the Government continues to overlook the role of low carbon fuels in helping the UK achieve its decarbonisation goals. Logistics UK...
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Fuel industry people moves – April 2025
...for his “fresh perspective and creative energy” the business is “looking forward to seeing the innovative ideas he will bring to the business.” New director appointments at Logistics UK Business...
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Veterans charity honoured to be a finalist at prestigious awards
Veterans into Logistics, a charity that trains and mentors Armed Forces veterans and service leavers into new careers as HGV drivers, has been announced as a finalist in three categories...
Opinion
Industry body calls for greater clarity on DVS consultation
Following the announcement from TfL regarding the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) consultation, Logistics UK is calling for further specification details to be released to ensure operators are able to fully...
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In Conversation with Klass Oil: a class act in energy distribution
...still put huge emphasis on that. And returning to his point about the importance of the drivers to the business Gabriel continues: “The driver is still the only person they...