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Multimodal logistics training centre

...for the first integrated, multimodal logistics training have been unveiled for Immingham. The new £7million centre of excellence for the ports, energy and logistics sectors is on schedule for completion...

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XPO Logistics works with Arco

‘XPO will help to ensure our customers receive the vital safety equipment they need to run their operations,’ said Neil Griffiths, divisional director, logistics XPO Logistics has been awarded a...

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Suttons Group acquires bulk chemical transport company

...the purchase of Chinese transport company Hanchi Logistics, and in August 2014 the company acquired IS Logistics Group, a logistics and supply chain specialist based in Singapore. The acquisition of...

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Fuel distribution landmark for Clugston Distribution

...with the introduction of new routes and capabilities across road, air and sea which further complements and adds to our well-established bulk fuel, powder and general distribution logistics services.” www.clugston.co.uk/logistics/...

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Fleet expansion for Abbey Logistics

The Abbey Logistics fleet has been expanded by the addition of 20 DAF XF and CF tractor units Abbey Logistics Group, one of the UK’s largest bulk liquid and powder...

Analysis

Harvest Energy – change, challenge and opportunity

Harvest Energy, which has been operating in the UK as a supplier, blender and marketer of road fuels since 1995, has an annual turnover in excess of £3.5 billion Formerly...
Fuel prices trigger a cost of delivering crisis for Santa

Opinion

Fuel prices trigger Santa’s cost of delivering crisis

2022 has seen unprecedented fuel prices which have added pressure to supply chains already creaking at the seams from Brexit and driver shortages. The fuel duty cut announced in March...

Interview

A Day in the Life… Dave Willcox

...driver at the WP Group and winner of the UKIFDA driver of the year award, to discover how he spends a typical day. MY ALARM GOES OFF AT… 03.15am! THE...
Touchstar geofencing

Review

Software: latest industry innovations

...including 2 of the Top 20 on the UK Mainland and 1 of the Top 5 in Northern Ireland. With CODAS 7 in development, Graeme explains why CDS is especially...

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HGV success adds distributor driver options

...support them in delivering the high standard of service that Moorland Fuels provides.” Increased flexibility is great to have given current challenges affecting driver availability across the UK as previously...

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Crossing the finishing line

...to maintain fuel levels throughout the games. With a team of drivers delivering a range of products and covering multiple sites, the working day was often long and the hours...

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Focusing on fleet safety

...DVLA; making the most of vehicle safety systems and new sentencing guidelines for corporate manslaughter and H&S offences. www.fta.co.uk/events/safety-in-logistics-conference-2016.html EU commercial vehicle legislation and developments will be among the topics...