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Abbey Logistics trials CNG vehicles
A gas fuel tank on an Abbey trial vehicle Abbey Logistics is now working with CNG Fuels to run trials on new CNG vehicles. The trucks from Iveco and Scania...
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Multimodal logistics training centre
...for the first integrated, multimodal logistics training have been unveiled for Immingham. The new £7million centre of excellence for the ports, energy and logistics sectors is on schedule for completion...
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XPO Logistics works with Arco
‘XPO will help to ensure our customers receive the vital safety equipment they need to run their operations,’ said Neil Griffiths, divisional director, logistics XPO Logistics has been awarded a...
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Suttons Group acquires bulk chemical transport company
...the purchase of Chinese transport company Hanchi Logistics, and in August 2014 the company acquired IS Logistics Group, a logistics and supply chain specialist based in Singapore. The acquisition of...
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Fuel distribution landmark for Clugston Distribution
...with the introduction of new routes and capabilities across road, air and sea which further complements and adds to our well-established bulk fuel, powder and general distribution logistics services.” www.clugston.co.uk/logistics/...
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Drivers – recruiting and retaining
To tackle the problem of recruiting and retaining staff in the logistics industry, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is to hold a Logistics Skills Shortage Summit in March. The FTA...
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Fleet expansion for Abbey Logistics
The Abbey Logistics fleet has been expanded by the addition of 20 DAF XF and CF tractor units Abbey Logistics Group, one of the UK’s largest bulk liquid and powder...
Analysis
Harvest Energy – change, challenge and opportunity
...of opportunity Fuel Oil News recently met with Simon Davis, head of sales and logistics at Harvest Energy. Simon, who joined the company in 2005 with responsibility for the retail,...
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Valero to purchase SemLogistics’ Milford Haven storage facility
The SemLogistics acquisition is expected to be completed in Q3 meanwhile at the beginning of February Valero-branded tankers began lifting product from NuStar’s Thames terminal as part of a long...
Analysis
Replacement trucks: what will be the future fuels?
...Fuel Oil News, explores the issue of replacement trucks for distributor fleets. Following on from the excellent panel discussion: ‘The Future for Trucks – what should distributors choose and when?’...
Opinion
Low Carbon Fuels Strategy is urgently needed for transport decarbonisation progress
...inhibiting investment Kate Jennings, director of policy at Logistics UK commented: “The logistics industry is working hard to meet vehicle phase out dates and emission reduction deadlines however government plays...
Insight
The downstream oil market landscape of Ireland in the 2020s
...accompanied by rationalisation of logistics arrangements. The pace of the energy transition will be the major determining factor in the evolving, and future, shape of the competitive landscape, especially given...
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Fuel tech company in running for Logistics Leadership innovation award
...Plc is in the running for the innovation prize at the Logistics Leadership Awards which will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon this Wednesday, 9 November. London-based SulNOx...
Opinion
Industry initiatives working but HGV driver shortages remain chronic
The UK’s HGV driver shortage remains chronic, according to Logistics UK’s analysis of the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Labour Force Survey data. But, with the number of HGV...
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HVO boost as XPO Logistics expands use of sustainable biofuel
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of freight transportation services, will take to the road in July for the 42nd year as the official transport partner of the Tour de France....
Opinion
A reliable and secure supply
...pipeline, rail loading, truck loading, and terminals.” A nimble response to customer needs Logistics is a key factor in terms of how the refinery will operate going forwards. “Our logistics...
Opinion
Fuel duty rise ‘a blow to economic recovery’
Speaking in response to rumours circulating of a potential fuel duty rise, Elizabeth de Jong, director of policy at Logistics UK, comments; “Logistics UK and its members are extremely concerned...
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FoxInsights tells distributors that it’s all about the data
...sales, marketing, and logistics. “Through data collection and analysis as well as the use of artificial intelligence our holistic solutions answer the question “how much is in the tank?” and...