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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. ...
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A reliable and secure supply
...pipeline, rail loading, truck loading, and terminals.” A nimble response to customer needs Logistics is a key factor in terms of how the refinery will operate going forwards. “Our logistics...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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New leadership team at Lifecycle Oils fuels expansion plans
...manufacturing. New Chairman Graeme Mcfaull has spent more than 25 years in the European logistics and food industry. The former CEO of UK listed logistics business Wincanton PLC, he has...
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Exolum starts world-first scheme to transport hydrogen using existing oil infrastructure
...tank storage network in the UK. It delivers fuel to airports for around four out of every ten flights taking off from the UK each year. Fast, flexible and efficient...
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New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers
To support drivers looking to make the transition from Class 2 to Class 1 driving, road tanker company Abbey Logistics launched an ‘Earn while you learn’ training programme earlier this...
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XPO leads the way with HVO and electric-powered vehicles
...Dan Myers, managing director – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics added: “It’s hugely satisfying to see the expansion of alternative fuels as we continue our journey as a leader in...
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Exclusive hydrogen fuel distribution contract for XPO Logistics
Leading provider of freight transportation services, XPO Logistics, has been awarded an exclusive distribution contract by Element 2, a fast-growing retailer of hydrogen fuel for UK commercial road fleets and...