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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,...
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Analysis

Energy Resilience – Is the UK facing a crisis?

...imports into the UK doesn’t face any disruption. For historical context, the UK once had 18 operational oil refineries in the 1970s. At the beginning of this year, the UK...
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...

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A positive story for the UK

A newcomer to the UK, the Valero Energy Corporation entered the UK market last summer following its acquisition of Chevron assets including the Pembroke refinery, pipelines, terminals, an aviation fuels...

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A shooting star in Huddersfield

...last month that it had entered into a long term agreement with BP to provide bulk fuel transport and logistics services throughout the UK. As part of the contract, HOYER...
HVO refuelling at a fleet depot

Analysis

Ease of adoption accelerates HVO uptake in fleets

...works today. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is now in use across postal, logistics, and public transport fleets, delivering up to 90% CO₂ reductions without replacing vehicles, engines or infrastructure. HVO...
Future fuels: developing storage capabilities

Interview

Future fuels: developing storage capabilities

...awareness of current and future options available to the UK and agree on paths forward that ensure the UK’s security of supply. Our market thrives on clarity and incentives that...