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UK minister for business, energy and clean growth, Kwasi Kwarteng MP, has this week announced his support for UKIFDA’s ‘Get Winter Ready’ campaign. Minister Kwarteng said; “With colder months on...
Transport Day at COP26 brought with it news that all new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, with the UK government confirming plans that will...
Responding to the NIC’s National Infrastructure Assessment announcement, Logistics UK’s chief executive David Wells OBE, expressed the sector’s disappointment at the lack of consideration given to the needs of logistics...
The innovative approach of FoxInsights to tank data analysis impressed the judges of the UKIFDA EXPO 2022 Awards enough to see the company announced as one of the three finalists...
Long serving CEO Steve Granite has stepped down from his role as CEO of Abbey Logistics Group to take up a new position as executive chairman at the tanker specialist....
...shortage of independent, unbiased, bespoke and well-informed guidance available for logistics companies to utilise; Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy is addressing this space in the market with its brand-new service....
Responding to the announcement at the end of March that the Plug-In Truck Grant has been extended for a further 12 months, Logistics UK Deputy Director – Policy, Michelle Gardner...
...role of President of Logistics UK in April 2022 after 5 years as a non-executive Director. Prior to joining he was a board Director at DHL Supply Chain and he...
...improving future HGV strategy”. Dr Nicholas Head, Environmental & Sustainability Lead – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, (pictured) comments: “HGV decarbonisation is a systemic critical challenge that we must address...
...in between. Tamme Mekkes, Business Development Director at Koole Terminals, will be at StocExpo’s FETSA conference explaining Koole Terminals’ approach to CCS logistics infrastructure. Here’s a little taster… “Carbon dioxide...
Discussions with end-users and logistics providers highlights a high customer interest for hydrogen trucks as the only zero emissions solution in certain applications reporting: “There is significant interest in hydrogen...
...David Wells OBE, chief executive of business group Logistics UK is unhappy about the delay. He comments: “Pushing back the deadlines to decarbonise, rather than making progress on the investment...
Logistics UK has appointed Tim Rolfe as the business group’s new director of human resources. A fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), Mr Rolfe has over...
Due to be launched on 1st January 2014, the scheme manager for the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) is the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). The scheme manager appointment follows a tendering...
...Roy’s wife Marilyn controls the purchase ledger, making it a real family affair. Across the business, Linton currently employs 85 staff (including 35 drivers), many of whom have been with...
...Safety Laboratory (HSL), with assistance from a number of organisations. They offer drivers and other operators information about good practice and assistance for complying with road and workplace legislation. www.fta.co.uk...
...ties and quality service. Claudia Weeks, Community Content Lead for Fuel Oil News, asked Ryan Finnigan, an experienced tanker driver from Ribble Fuel Oils, for his Top Ten Tips for...
A fuel tanker driver’s day job took an unexpected turn when he helped deliver a new baby on a forecourt. Ed Donohue was delivering fuel to Gulf Wivesfield Service Station...
