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New director for Logistics UK
Logistics UK has appointed Tim Rolfe as the business group’s new director of human resources. A fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), Mr Rolfe has over...
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Crossing the finishing line
...contribution A special mention goes to the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) head of policy for London, Natalie Chapman, who was presented with an award by the Chartered Institute of Logistics...
Interview
In profile with Adam Franklin of Greenergy Flexigrid
...the logistics industry across multiple sectors with NFC, Tankfreight, Exel, DHL and now Greenergy Flexigrid. Describe yourself in 3 words. Driven. Resourceful. Supportive. What were your childhood / early ambitions?...
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HOYER Petrolog launches recruitment video and retains Valero contract
... Recruitment video Seeking to attract new drivers and address the issue of gender balance in the industry, HOYER Petrolog UK, which retains the number one position in the Fuel Oil...
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Supply chain and logistics UK crime survey
The Scottish Secure Parking Group (SSPG), of which the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is a member, is seeking views on secure HGV parking across the UK, but particularly in Scotland. ...
Analysis
Fuels Industry UK: Industrial Strategy falls short on sector support
Last week’s Industrial Strategy update has drawn a mixed response from the fuels sector, with Fuels Industry UK (FIUK) warning that the measures fall short of addressing the core challenges...
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Focusing on fleet safety
...DVLA; making the most of vehicle safety systems and new sentencing guidelines for corporate manslaughter and H&S offences. www.fta.co.uk/events/safety-in-logistics-conference-2016.html EU commercial vehicle legislation and developments will be among the topics...
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New fuel operations director at MFG
...head of sales and logistics for Harvest Energy with full responsibility for all UK downstream sales, marketing and logistics and the successful introduction of the Harvest Energy forecourt brand. www.motorfuelgroup.com...
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Awards for green leaders in logistics
The deadline for entries to the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme awards has been extended to Friday 22nd February. Developed to celebrate the efforts of green leaders in the freight industry...
Analysis
Improving the UK’s fuel supply network
...the deal are best viewed holistically. “Essar is taking steps to improve their supply logistics which – given their market share – will ultimately improve the UK’s supply chain resilience.”...
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Certas confirms autumn opening for new HGV refuelling bunker
...for visiting HGVs.” Andrew Goodwin, national bunker manager for Certas Energy added; “The Port of Southampton is one of the UK’s key logistics hubs, handling 14 million tonnes of cargo...
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Providing skilled drivers for Britain’s transport industry
...UK’s leading logistics training providers. It works with logistics and utility companies, military and government departments, local authorities, national corporations and small businesses as well as the self-employed. www.system-training.com ...
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Wincanton man joins Suttons
...the company’s position as a major force in European logistics. Graeme is currently involved as a non-executive with a UK construction group and as chairman of a logistics real estate...
Insight
FETSA calls for overhaul of energy security strategy
...increasingly interdependent energy logistics systems. This became particularly clear during the Russo-Ukraine war and the resultant energy price spikes, where some countries scrambled independently rather than cooperating regionally. “A more...
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FTA’s response to emission zone postponement
...comments: “Delaying the introduction of these schemes will allow businesses operating within the logistics sector to focus their efforts on ensuring the public, supermarkets and other retailers all receive the...
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Up-to-date knowledge of the terminals market
The 4th international experience exchange programme – Oil Terminal Management: Logistics for Traders – takes place in Amsterdam from 1-3 June 2016. This workshop series focuses on ports and...
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Lindsey refinery collapse results in redundancy for more than 100 tanker drivers
...effect. The drivers were employed by Axis Logistics, logistics provider for the Prax Group, which went into administration along with its parent company. Administrator Teneo Financial Advisory has confirmed that...
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HOYER generates record earnings
Mark Binns, chairman, HOYER Petrolog UK Hamburg- based logistics provider HOYER has reported a thoroughly successful result for the financial year 2014. Turnover, at EUR 1,107m, was around EUR 20m...