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FPS and The Road to Zero
...to decarbonisation. “Ultimately, we need a clear pathway on how emission targets are to be achieved, rather than regulation. For example, the reduction target of HGV emission of 15% by...
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Certas Energy – a ground breaking event and a new diesel report
Work has already started on a new 24hr HGV refuelling station at Peel Ports Liverpool, detailed on the last Fuel Oil News e-newsletter. l-r Andrew Martin, Peel Ports Land and...
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Certas Energy refuels on Anglesey
...official opening of its new bunker refuelling site at Holyhead in North Wales. The bunker site, which is the island of Anglesey’s only dedicated HGV refuelling facility, is located alongside...
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Discounted fuel with new card
...1600 sites nationwide. Many sites have dedicated HGV fast flow pumps and a third have capacity for HGVs up to 44 tonnes. Members will receive a weekly fixed price based...
Opinion
Logistics UK flags serious safety concerns over proposed Driver CPC updates
...via awareness campaigns such as Generation Logistics, and the creation of HGV Driver Bootcamps to boost recruitment. At a time when industry is trying to attract more people into the...
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New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers
...intake and have courses planned well into 2022. Matthew Parry, Abbey Logistics Driver Training Manager said: “The shortage of qualified HGV drivers in the U.K. is a challenge every company...
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....
Interview
Rapid growth keeps Exswift Fuels in the pink
...HGV drivers with the core values we find most important. We then put them through any industry specific training before ‘buddying’ them up with one of our Driver Trainers to...
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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...
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Certas acquisition bolsters commitment to UK Logistics
...uniquely situated within the perimeter of the port itself, making it an essential HGV refuelling location. Boosting driver productivity and conditions With improvements designed to help boost productivity and enhance...
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Plug-in Truck Grant extension promotes green investment, says Logistics UK
...extending the Plug-In Truck Grant will encourage HGV fleet decarbonisation by removing some of the risk. “We have been calling for the grant to be extended for some time and...
Opinion
Logistics sector welcomes Spring Budget retention of fuel duty cut
...members will also be concerned about proposals for a reformed HGV road user levy and together we will be seeking urgent clarification as to the detail involved. “While we are...
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Launch of groundbreaking campaign reveals logistics recruitment opportunity
...and industry bodies are reporting positively on the number of HGV drivers stabilising. “The Generation Logistics campaign, backed by Government funding, will support the sector to grow from strength to...
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ULEMCo to lead £8m hydrogen fuel cell specialist vehicle project
...ambulance as a result from the work already completed by ULEMCo under the ZERRO project, alongside a fully working prototype fire pumping appliance and an HGV road sweeper. “We are...
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XPO Logistics partnership offers ex-military route to driving careers
...pathways to careers as truck drivers by working together to help qualified candidates train for HGV licences and prepare for employment. As an official partner of the charity, XPO will...
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....
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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
...Centre (UKERC), we explored different pathways for reducing freight emissions with a specific focus on Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). Through a series of workshops, we sought to better understand how...