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The benefits of finding the right software

Case Study

The benefits of finding the right software solution   

...enhanced operational efficiency. This has been achieved by facilitating the seamless and immediate transmission of work assignments directly to drivers through the DreamTec tablet system. “Even if we change a...
Future prospects for kerosene and HVO with domestic heating electrification ambitions.

Insight

Heating future: prospects for kerosene and HVO

...of these. Clarity needed: The construction of a comprehensive, nationwide gas transmission grid in the early 1970s, to accommodate North Sea natural gas, quickly resulted in gas becoming the overwhelmingly...
Gleaner Fuels interview

Interview

A heritage to be proud of: 70 years of Gleaner

...the old agricultural and fishing phrase ‘to glean’, as in ‘to glean from the land, to glean from the sea’ as the company was initially created to serve these industries....

News

A champagne day for Hull-based Rix

...1200 nautical miles, and will have a crew of six. The Rix maritime tradition dates back almost 200 years to when sea captain and merchant adventurer, Robert Rix, traded out...

Opinion

OGUK responds to Shell’s net-zero pledge

...UK economy should build on its strengths. The North Sea Transition Deal proposed in the Energy White Paper will be essential to accelerating investment and creating employment opportunities in new...

News

Fuel distribution landmark for Clugston Distribution

...of fuel customers with increasing demand from three strategic locations in Billingham in the north east, Scunthorpe in Lincolnshire and Upper Broughton in the East Midlands, with customers ranging from...

News

Developments in the terminals world

...cocktail reception party on board a canal cruise boat., provided the opportunity to quiz directors from several companies including Vesta Terminals, Zeeland Seaports, Vopak Europoort and Service Terminal Rotterdam. Experts...
In profile - Phil Murray

Interview

In profile – Phil Murray

...prepared to do yourself. 3. Perfection is not attainable. What’s your most recent business achievement of note? Restructuring of WCF Chandlers and WCF Fuels North East to strengthen the business...

News

Fuelling the D Day 75th anniversary

...France, the Kaye family took part in a series of parades and events and also laid a wreath at sea on behalf of Ben’s wife Emma’s grandfather, Charles Owen, a...

News

UK refining – hunting for answers

...very much a commercial issue. Distributors are not willing to invest in storage – an expensive asset for such a seasonal product.  Demand patterns are difficult to predict, supplies can...

News

Urban Driver apprenticeship tackles HGV driver crisis

...driver shortages than other distribution, the next generation of HGV drivers will always be vital for the provision of future tanker drivers. Putting apprentices in the driving seat The new...

Analysis

Harvest Energy – A nationwide liquid fuel supply

...In the UK, the company is a major supplier of diesel, 10 ppm gasoil, and petrols from northern Scotland to Cornwall, making more than 250 deliveries each day. Customers include...

News

Are you the Oil Distribution Industry Driver of the Year?

...remotely and helped keep the construction industry going throughout the pandemic, UKIFDA is particularly proud to launch the search for the best tanker driver in the industry. 2019 winner James...
Janet and Trevor Kettlewell in New York

Interview

Selling Kettlewell Fuels

...Kettlewell Fuels, a well-respected independent distributor based near Ripon, North Yorkshire, Janet Kettlewell made the decision in 2021, to sell the business she and her husband, Trevor, had built with...

News

A proactive approach in a contango market

...metres at the country’s principal ports of Göteborg, Malmö, Södertälje and Gävle. Occupying prime positions that cover both the west coast and Baltic Sea product flows, the terminals provide specialist...