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Rawlings Fuels putting the customer first

...had its origins in Rawlings Transport, a long-established independent road haulage company based in Hook, Hampshire. Since it began, in 1972, it has built an enviable reputation as one of...
How a solution from an industry supplier is working to reduce fuel theft.

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New initiative launched to crack down on fuel thieves

...Neighbourhood Policing team alongside our rural crime lead, Police and Crime Commissioner, and representatives from FAST Exocet, met with farmers, haulage companies, and businesses who are often the victims of...
Veterans in fuel distribution

Insight

Fuel distribution and veterans: a perfect fit

...the industry: “The fuel industry always appealed. I had tried jobs in other industries like food delivery, general haulage, scrap metal haulage and flatbed work but they didn’t feel like...
Paul Taylor of Geoff Boorman Fuels

Interview

In Conversation with NWF and Geoff Boorman Fuels

...and serving for 9 years, before joining the haulage industry, and then running my own haulage company for 18 years, before I wrapped the business up in 2008/9 and moved...
Domenico Sicilia of Dover Fueling Solutions considers hydrogen as a future fuel for clean transport

Opinion

Is hydrogen a transport fuel of the future?

...The world’s first hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty truck hit Swiss roads in late 2021, and a total of 1600 units are expected to hit European roads by 2025. Another haulage heavyweight is...

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Five new renewable biomethane refuelling stations

...“The spotlight on climate change continues to grow in intensity and the UK haulage sector has for many years been a laggard when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions,”...

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Greenergy acquires William C. Hockin (Tankers) Ltd 

Last week Greenergy announced its acquisition of William C. Hockin (Tankers), a specialist haulage company located in the south west of England.  The Hockin tanker business will be integrated into...

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Certas acquisition bolsters commitment to UK Logistics

Continuing its programme of investment into UK logistics and haulage infrastructure, Certas Energy has announced the acquisition of Haven Service Station at the Port of Felixstowe. The service station is...

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Transporting AdBlue

...its exclusive contract with GreenChem. The Turners/GreenChem fleet now consists of 10 tankers, three of which are totally branded as GreenChem vehicles. Although GreenChem does use other haulage companies to...

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Designed for the industry by the industry

...prior. DECC enlisted the help of the two Sector Skills Councils in the industry, Skills for Logistics (haulage) and Cogent (downstream petroleum) to make this happen. The DODF has subsequently...

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The distributor offer revisited

...be accommodated at smaller rural sites with annual volumes of less than 1.5 million litres This withdrawal gave distributors new areas of opportunity in both haulage and sales, broadening many...

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Consistent branding for Certas Energy’s south-east depots

...network,” added Richard. “Supporting businesses including farms, construction sites, schools and haulage companies, customers will now benefit from the buying power of the UK’s largest independent supplier, ensuring consistently competitive...
In conversation with Adam Franklin of Greenergy Flexigrid.

Interview

The evolving scope of fuel logistics

...new challenge working for a privately owned and highly entrepreneurial business, and taking on their in-house haulage business, Flexigrid.  The strategy was to take a relatively small but very capable...

Insight

Uniquely configured for supply reliability

...serving consumers. Through its dedicated in-house haulage team, Flexigrid, Greenergy was able to act quickly. The dedicated in-house scheduling, resourcing, customer service teams, and driver fleet worked together to reschedule...

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Hydrogen vehicle is zero-emission HGV game-changer

Zero-emission, long-range hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has set out its plans to disrupt the haulage industry with a clean-sheet designed hydrogen commercial vehicle. The hydrogen-powered 5.5-tonne...