Insight
What the UK CCS announcements mean for the sector
...argue that, by putting such projects forward as a viable solution to net zero, we are just prolonging the use of fossil fuels and granting the fossil fuel industry a...
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News
More debate on industry issues
Many questions arose at last month’s Fuel Oil News Distributor Debate including how the industry should prepare for a potential kerosene shortage. The short answer to that question from both...
Insight
Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums by reducing claims frequency
...turnover rates when calculating terms. Finding ways to make working for you enjoyable and keeping employees positively engaged are great goals or any business, and the shortage of drivers makes...
Analysis
In review: the 2022 tanker market
...they will see a unit OTR for at least 12 months.” Looking ahead With the tanker market busier than ever Adrian also flagged concerns over resource: “Staff shortages have also...
Opinion
Supply chain expert says globalisation could be reversing
...targets, resilience in the face of a skills shortage, and the opportunities and assistance provided by new technologies and financial instruments, delivered by a range of expert speakers. These included...
News
Providing skilled drivers for Britain’s transport industry
...up standards and addressing the national driver shortage.” The facility consists of a suite of three specially designed classrooms, an outside manoeuvring area, a fleet of LGV training vehicles as...
News
Sector shortages addressed in campaign launched by Logistics UK
The logistics industry has taken a decisive step to address the industry’s long-term recruitment and staff retention issues with the launch of a major new awareness and recruitment campaign, ‘Generation...
Insight
Liquid fuel industry and heat pump lobbyists in agreement over ‘unfair’ new oil boiler ban
...without government subsidy – on developing a solution, using renewable liquid fuel as a replacement fuel for kerosene. We have successfully demonstrated this solution in 150 sites across the UK,...
Insight
HVO slashes carbon emissions and adds unexpected business benefits
...queuing or forethought required – the fuel is waiting each morning, allowing us to get on with our deliveries. “There’s also the benefit of fuel security. As we saw last...
News
Craggs Christmas day fuel deliveries exemplify seasonal goodwill
...Craggs, prioritise fuel deliveries to those most at risk, especially during cold weather or supply shortages. With that in mind, it was important that, despite it being Christmas Day, Craggs...
News
Ex-footballer and army veteran champions Veterans into Logistics
...a reason why some choose to leave the military. With the current shortage of HGV Drivers, logistics companies, including our partner Stobart, are eager to support staff by providing the...
Knowledge
Creating business value through a clear roadmap
...of the changes in the industry, like the adoption of future fuels and some of the challenges around recruitment etc., conversations very clearly centred around two topics: either Business Growth...
News
Truckstops go the extra mile to make Christmas special for drivers
...automated and manned, full-service stations in the UK and Germany. Fuel Oil News spoke with the Onroute Truckstop team to discover how they plan to support drivers this festive season....
Opinion
Suggested $100 oil unlikely given abundance of OPEC capacity
...— combined with a potential drop in supply due to oil companies’ underinvestment — are pushing up some forecasts and prompting calls for an oil supercycle. A significant shortage of...
News
INEOS to build UK hand sanitiser factory
With the country facing a critical shortage of hand sanitisers INEOS, Europe’s largest producer of the two key raw material needed for hospital grade hand sanitiser, is to build a...
Opinion
In the light of the Purvin & Gertz report discussed in FON’s July issue, are you worried about the UK’s refining resilience?
...International Energy Agency’s projections, showing oil is expected to account for over 80% of transport fuel even to 2030 and beyond. The topic of transport fuel resilience is thus not...
Analysis
Review of the UK & Ireland fuel tanker market 2024
The fuel tanker manufacturing market in the UK and Ireland has experienced a dynamic year in 2024, with various challenges, improvements, and industry developments shaping the landscape. We gathered insights...
News
Will the government give logistics the attention it deserves?
...logistics. In its Logistics Manifesto 2015, FTA said that the freight industry requires better support from government, and set out key issues which need addressing– including a cut in fuel...