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February 2016 update

...truck-based logistics required to deliver fracked oil to US Gulf Coast refineries. And God Forbid you are producing sour crudes from the Canadian Oil Sands. Here the quality give-away is...

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Suttons MD to step down

...substantial global provider of bulk logistics services with an outstanding reputation for safe, high quality services,” said chairman, Michael Sutton. “John has managed the International Division through a period of...

Analysis

Greenergy expands its role in the UK supply chain

...the UK’s fuel supply chain as it pushes ahead with a major programme of infrastructure investment and develops its in-house logistics operation in Greenergy Flexigrid. The company is already the...

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Suttons strengthens UK team with new appointment

...been appointed business development director at Suttons Tankers, as the company looks to further strengthen its UK leadership team and expand the products and services it provides to customers. Greg...

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Valero strengthens supply in Northern Ireland market

Valero Logistics UK, a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, has completed the purchase of DCC Energy’s fuel storage terminal in Belfast. With the purchase of DCC’s terminal, Valero will now...

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Are fuel tankers ready for CNG?

Officially launching the new filling station – CNG Services John Baldwin and Edward Timpson, MP for Crewe and Nantwich The UK’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station opened recently...

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New loads for tankers

Operations manager, Helen Lewis believes loadsfortanker.com is a fantastic way for hauliers to create new opportunities Lateu Logistics is to launch a new service.  Loadsfortankers.com is a free to register...
OilMaxx Express

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OilMaxx launches mobile fuel delivery service

...Fuelling businesses on the go OilMaxx Express caters to all commercial sectors where fuel is required, including construction, rail, forestry, defence, aquaculture, horticulture, transport, logistics, quarrying, emergency services, utilities, and...

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Kingspan Environmental’s SonicSignalman

...sent to those in specific geographical locations. The information received back can be used to improve logistics, reducing the number of wasted deliveries and spreading periods of peak demand. www.sensor-systems.com...

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Watson Fuels opens state-of-the-art Kent depot

...across the UK which, together, offer national reach combined with the friendly local service Watson Fuels customers have come to expect for over 60 years. The Headcorn depot replaces an...

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Fair price award for Isle of Wight Fuels

...in 22 counties in the UK.  Dave Grannum, general manager of Isle of Wight Fuels said:  “This award demonstrates that despite the additional costs and logistics of bringing oil to...

Opinion

Distributor Debate – watch the videos

...on the state of the industry, retail, future fuels, prices, refining, logistics, additives and supply. The audience also had the chance to ask questions of the speakers, and were keen...

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Fuel supply expansion for Scotland refinery

Petroineos has announced a multi-year agreement for sole access to the ASCO UK Aberdeen Inland Terminal that expands the fuel supply footprint of Scotland’s only refinery. The supply of diesel,...
MechTronic: celebrating 20 years

Interview

MechTronic: celebrating 20 years

...is our Production Manager and Chris Wilkie is our Procurement and Logistics Manager. “By having a diverse management structure, we can make quick decisions and share best practices, ultimately uniting...

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Logistics industry concerns over sulphur surcharge

FTA Northern Ireland is concerned that businesses shipping goods via the Irish Sea are set to be faced with additional surcharges from shipping lines, which will make the cost of...

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Suttons Group updates its brand identity

...The purpose of the brand update is to support the communication of the company’s vision. “As a major logistics supplier to the chemicals industry, Suttons recognises that it needs to...