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Greenergy extends marine fuel supply
...“We are applying the same approach to marine fuel as we do for our road fuel supply – to earn customer loyalty by supplying high quality fuel, safely and reliably,”...
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Nationwide HVO refuelling roll out sees Certas claim HGV first
...emissions. As well as fuelling its own fleet with the low carbon diesel alternative, the fuel distributor, part of DCC, has launched HVO delivery to businesses across the UK. The...
News
Shortlist announced for sought-after fuel distribution industry awards
...the Year Award is decided by UKIFDA’s Tony Brown, who audits the depots. Finalists are: Drem Depot – Certas Energy Gillingham Depot – Tincknell Fuels Mansfield Depot – NWF Fuels...
Opinion
Is hydrogen a transport fuel of the future?
With the impacts of climate change and pollution as well as greater environmental awareness driving the imperative to find alternative solutions to fossil-fuelled vehicles, clean energy fuelling choices are gaining...
News
New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers
To support drivers looking to make the transition from Class 2 to Class 1 driving, road tanker company Abbey Logistics launched an ‘Earn while you learn’ training programme earlier this...
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Bikers spectacular Remembrance tribute supports Veterans into Logistics charity
A symbolic procession of 5986 motorbikes took to the M60 around Stockport on Remembrance Sunday to create a Ring of Red, with bikers paying their respects to the Armed Forces...
Interview
Rapid growth keeps Exswift Fuels in the pink
A couple of years ago we chatted with Chloe Crofts, CEO of Exswift Fuels, a company, at that time, into its third year. With the domestic kerosene delivery business having...
Insight
Rapidly changing oil market creates pricing and supply issues
...Ukraine. Companies are in regular dialogue with government to ensure that fuels continue to be available following the events in Ukraine and resulting sanctions on Russian vessels. Production, fuel imports,...
News
Asda investment in Veterans’ charity boosts HGV training opportunities
Greater Manchester based charity, Veterans into Logistics, has received a welcome funding boost. The £40,000 Asda donation will enable the charity to train 10 armed forces veterans into new careers...
News
Driving academy launch solves distributor driver shortage
What should you do when there is a shortage of drivers? Start your own driving academy! Cumbria-based distributor, WCF Fuels, has done just this as an ingenious solution to the...
News
Fuel supplies ‘at risk’ as Fawley workers ballot result awaited
Fuel supplies could be affected if workers at ExxonMobil’s Fawley refinery vote for strike action in a ballot that got underway yesterday (Monday 21 February), according to workers’ union Unite....
Interview
Back to the future: Hytek is looking to its past to thrive in the future
...also responsible for the ongoing research and development of our Fuel Management Systems, ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of product innovation. He’s particularly excited about accurate live fuel...
News
£20million HGV driver facility funding boost for logistics sector
The government’s announcement of an additional £20million to boost HGV driver facilities is a positive step forward for industry, according to Logistics UK. The business group is now calling on...
Interview
Could improving gender diversity be an answer to the driver shortage problem?
The fuel oil distribution business is heavily male dominated with very few women driving tankers. When Fuel Oil News caught up with a new distribution business, Bedford Fuels, for our...
News
Logistics UK’s delivers record-breaking transport manager conference series
...there have been a few – however I am passionate about people. I can tell you how I uphold all the statutory undertakings; how I have reduced fuel consumption; reduced...
News
Fuel sector growth drives key appointment at Sutton Tankers
...12 years’ experience in the fuels sector, Nigel is strengthening an existing high-performing team that has been very successful in growing Suttons’ position in the fuels sector to date. With...
News
Logistics UK crowned Trade Association of the Year
With Covid-19, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, the awareness of the importance of logistics...
News
First veteran begins HGV driver job thanks to Asda charity investment
It’s a great start to the new year for the Thomson household in Littleborough, as former British Army soldier Wez Thomson becomes the first of ten former military personnel to...