Interview
Northern Energy: fuelling communities for 90 years
...sales business, Rootes Motors, also based there. Driven by need Howard takes up the story of the move from milk to oil: “My father, John, joined the business in 1951...
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News
Merridale deal makes it a magnificent seven for Teqnion
...Driving efficiencies Merridale’s systems are installed at over 5,000 sites throughout the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the Netherlands, with the company providing maintenance, calibration and supporting software to help...
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...
Opinion
Logistics operators report escalating costs as fuel prices soar
...impact on demand. In a survey carried out by Logistics UK, 71% of UK logistics companies reported an escalation in the cost of transporting goods during Q1 2022 compared to...
Insight
The UK’s refineries: past, present and future
Past: Then there were eighteen In considering the future of the UK oil refinery network, we will first make a brief digression to see how it has evolved. Three of...
Analysis
UK Downstream: bringing in the next generation
...such as HVO. I’m confident this will gradually become the most prevalent fuel in the UK over the next decade as the UK government works towards reducing carbon emissions.” Morgan...
Opinion
Good mental health matters
...organisations can really play our part. We should all proactively engage in promoting healthy habits Most of the organisations we work for have resources and professionals available to offer support,...
News
Minster to ‘minster: Logistics UK staff put in the miles for Macmillan Cancer Support
...have a real impact on people’s lives.” To sponsor the team click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/logistics-uk-bike-ride-2024 Logistics UK’s employees regularly take part in community and fundraising events including beach cleans, bake sales...
News
Last chance to enter as competition to find Transport Manager of the Year returns
...chief executive at Logistics UK, comments: “Last year Logistics UK hosted its first ever Transport Manager of The Year event, and I am delighted that we can do so again...
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
Intertek and Zero Petroleum partner to accelerate the transition to synthetic fuels
...net zero, and this partnership will help to achieve scalable sustainable fuel solutions. Creating a pathway for the transition to synthetics, Intertek is choosing to partner with Zero as its...
Opinion
Industry concerned over lifespan and cost of Euro VII proposals
...Lloyd, Head of Engineering Policy at Logistics UK, comments: “Logistics UK welcomes all progressive technological improvements that benefit health and the environment, but these changes must be sustainable and economically...
Opinion
Logistics UK urges government to maintain fuel duty cut to protect economy
...focusing on the transition to net zero.” The backbone of the economy “The logistics industry is the backbone of the UK economy,” David continues. “And is at the heart of...
Analysis
Review of the UK & Ireland fuel tanker market 2024
The fuel tanker manufacturing market in the UK and Ireland has experienced a dynamic year in 2024, with various challenges, improvements, and industry developments shaping the landscape. We gathered insights...
News
HVO trial roll out will fuel Suttons tankers on its road to net zero
In line with its ESG strategy and aim to become net zero by 2040, Suttons Tankers has embarked on an eight-week trial using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative...
News
XPO Logistics launches Female Driver Academy
...opportunities at XPO Logistics, and exploring the country.” Casey was an apprentice tattoo artist who previously worked in warehousing for XPO Logistics. Her father was also an HGV driver, and...
News
Logistics UK conference returns
Logistics UK’s ever-popular Transport Manager conference series – sponsored by Bridgestone Tyres –will return in autumn 2021 with live events planned at 11 venues around the UK. The conferences will...
Interview
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
...fuels, if these distributors have not identified a route to and begun the transition to low or zero carbon liquid fuels in the next 5 to 10 years, they will...