News
Are fuel tankers ready for CNG?
...the UK, offering a reliable fuel supply with capacity to fill 500 HGVs a day via three fast-fill hoses. The unmanned station will be used initially by commercial vehicles, providing...
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Opinion
Are you liable for missed deliveries?
The current shortage of HGV drivers is well documented. A combination of Covid, Brexit and other factors has meant that there are simply not enough drivers to meet UK demand....
News
Fuel distributor team takes on tough fundraising challenge
...individual varied considerably; there was a mix of seasoned marathon runners and individuals who have never completed a half marathon, let alone a double! The team consisted of two HGV...
News
Certas acquisition bolsters commitment to UK Logistics
...at Certas Energy: “The Covid-19 pandemic revealed just how heavily the UK relies on the haulage and logistics industries. Certas Energy is incredibly proud to be investing in UK infrastructure...
News
Plug-in Truck Grant extension promotes green investment, says Logistics UK
Responding to the announcement at the end of March that the Plug-In Truck Grant has been extended for a further 12 months, Logistics UK Deputy Director – Policy, Michelle Gardner...
Opinion
Logistics sector welcomes Spring Budget retention of fuel duty cut
...in March 2022 is to be retained for a further 12 months. Logistics UK’s chief executive, David Wells, comments: “Logistics is the UK’s system for growth and today’s budget announcement...
News
Launch of groundbreaking campaign reveals logistics recruitment opportunity
...forward to sharing them over the next 12 months!” For more information about the campaign, please visit: www.generationlogistics.org. Those interested in becoming a Generation Logistics sponsor, please visit https://logistics.org.uk/generation-logistics ....
News
ULEMCo to lead £8m hydrogen fuel cell specialist vehicle project
...ambitions to build an end-to-end supply chain for zero-emission vehicles in the UK. OCC will provide the customer input, trialling and dissemination, and the work will lead to a manufacturing-ready,...
News
XPO Logistics partnership offers ex-military route to driving careers
A new partnership between XPO Logistics and Veterans Into Logistics, a national UK charity that connects transport and logistics companies with military veterans and armed forces service leavers, will create...
Interview
The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges
...factors, including Brexit, Covid-19, and the shortage of HGV drivers, have acted together to destabilise the chemical supply chain. These issues have been further exacerbated by the conflict in Ukraine....
News
Proposals to allow fuel tankers to carry bigger loads detailed in consultation
...11,000 HGV driver training places available through Skills Bootcamps • injecting a major and sustained boost to the number of HGV driver tests available • investing £52.5 million in improvements...
Opinion
Towards a hydrogen economy: innovating for change
...of the UK’s total emissions in 2020 (406 MtCO2e). If the UK wants to achieve its goal of Net Zero emissions by 2050, it must tackle transportation emissions as a...
News
Green fuel from waste producer wins £4m funding to capture CO2
...HGVs – and capture around 1,600kg of carbon dioxide. Full-scale rollout could see 50 UK modules built at around 15 sites, ranging from a single module to six per site...
News
Generation Logistics initiative powers into its second year with DfT support
...of Logistics and Transport (CILT(UK)) and Logistics UK. Over the last year, Generation Logistics has delivered a comprehensive awareness campaign, championing individuals and “best in class” organisations to highlight how...
News
Guide to funding support for logistics employers
As has been reported through Fuel Oil News (here), the logistics industry is facing a serious shortage of skilled workers. In response, business group Logistics UK has launched a new...
News
Decarbonise fleets with help of Supply Chain Consultancy service
Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy (SCC) has launched a dedicated service to help businesses with vehicle fleets decarbonise their operations effectively and swiftly, while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability. A...
News
Is biomethane the answer to decarbonisation?
Could biomethane hold the key to reduction of HGV emissions? The Transport Policy Briefing, hosted by ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) has revealed its agenda, including a discussion on...
Case Study
Case study: Tuffa HVO tank offers EGGER a sustainable alternative to red diesel
...of raw chipboard per annum, for customers across the UK and Europe, involving the use of HGVs, excavators, sawmills, generators and various mobile plant machinery. Manufacturing with raw natural resources...