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Will the government give logistics the attention it deserves?

...duty; addressing skills shortages and recruiting professional drivers; and ensuring UK’s infrastructure networks (including airport capacity) are capable of meeting freight needs. Stressing the importance of logistics to the economy...

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Fast ship to ship operations

...will also transport fuel between these sites, in order to meet demand and avoid stock shortages. “Increasing the size of our vessel is an important strategic move for the Geos...
Lindsey Refinery at dusk

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Prax Lindsey refinery set to close with no buyer found

...supply chains should avert immediate shortages, questions linger over longer-term resilience. Shadow ministers warn the UK is teetering on a “precarious” edge, increasingly reliant on imported fuel as domestic production...
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High speed delivery for Certas Energy driver

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...
A new Customer Service Award added to UKIFDA industry awards as entries open for 2023

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Shortlists announced for prestigious industry awards

...companies that have demonstrated remarkable performance over the past year. UKIFDA Driver of the Year Three outstanding individuals have been shortlisted for the UKIFDA Driver of the Year 2024 award,...

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OptiMate is the key to MechTronic success in Ireland

...optimum line change quantity every time. Automatically recognising different line change volumes removes the requirement for drivers to manually calculate volumes and, with busy schedules, drivers may potentially overcompensate in...
Compass Fuel Oils distributor diaries

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Distributor diaries September 2023

...Fuels – racing to success     Exswift Fuels, the Essex-based fuel distributor, is proud to be sponsoring racing driver Scott Sumpton for the upcoming TCR season. CEO Chloe Crofts commented: “At...