News
FTA and Unite respond to Operation Yellowhammer
...of petrol in the event of a no deal Brexit. Unite is concerned about the future of all six UK oil and chemical refineries due to the government’s plans to...
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Knowledge
Safeguard the future with effective succession planning
...from the crowd In summary, there are a number of ways in which an exit can be achieved, however, there is certainly no shortage of cash rich potential buyers that...
Insight
Transition talk with Peter Davidson of the Tank Storage Association
...supply shortages but also, as we look ahead, to secure supplies of future energy carriers, particularly at a time of longer and more volatile supply chains that may be impacted,...
News
Activists claim oil terminals were ‘totally blocked’ in new protests
...have been hundreds of arrests as well as reports of fuel shortages around the region as a result of their actions. The government recently stated that the group’s protests had...
Interview
Driving change: One woman’s story and the power of inclusive recruitment
...outdated; it’s holding the industry back. In a sector that has its struggle with driver shortages and an ageing workforce, the liquid fuel distribution industry needs to create space. It...
News
Logistics – zero emissions achievable by 2050
...to reap the opportunities on offer but also protect against the challenges ahead, including Brexit and worsening skills shortages. “FTA has already established a framework to propel the logistics sector...
Insight
The energy sector: COP27 takeaways and future challenges and prospects
...quotas and the impact of the embargo on Russian material, coming into effect in January 2023 There is a serious global shortage of diesel; the US, which is a key...
Opinion
“Do you expect domestic customers to desert oil in favour of renewables?”
...are costly however they will be an inevitable solution to a growing shortage in current non-renewable resources, the companies recent interest in the biomass market is a reflection of this...
News
2020 industry trends at StocExpo
...of 171 key decision makers at businesses across the bulk liquid storage supply chain, 46% agree the skills shortage caused by ageing workforces and a lack of fresh young talent...
News
In Conversation with Klass Oil: a class act in energy distribution
...definitely feel it’s worth it. When there is a bit of a panic, either because of shortages or bad weather, people are very understanding if you contact them and reschedule....
Market Report
Was there really a shortage of fuel tanker drivers at the end of the year? | Jan 2022
News
Industry body highlights importance of seasonal support scheme for heating oil users
...up by UKIFDA, is designed to identify those most at-risk so that the participating UKIFDA members can prioritise deliveries, especially during cold weather or supply shortages. Ken Cronin, UKIFDA CEO,...
Analysis
Fuels Industry UK: Industrial Strategy falls short on sector support
...between UK industry and EU competitors to boost competitiveness, as well as introducing new measures to address skills shortages. New Sector Plans also announce policy measures supporting carbon capture, hydrogen,...
News
ITT Hub successful debut
...net zero emissions, and to tackle challenges such as the growing skills shortage. I cannot wait to come back in May 2022 to see the vast progress industry and government...
News
HGVC secures £10m funding to train thousands more drivers
...we are proud to again be a part of. The Skills Bootcamps have made a big difference to the driver shortage, yet there’s more that needs to be done. This...
Opinion
Funding will accelerate alternative fuels
...wages, caused by the current skills shortage, finances for businesses recovering from the impact of COVID-19 are very fragile, as Mr Wells continues: “With margins pared down to a minimum,...
News
Speakers announced for Future Logistics conference
...harness new data and technologies, and tackle the growing skills shortage. Topics on the agenda include future vehicles and fuels, the power of data, attracting and retaining talent, funding strategies,...
News
The young people behind the UK’s downstream sector
...the downstream oil industry,” added Martin Vickers. “Equipping our young talent with the right skills for the future will be essential to meet current and future skills shortages in this important sector.” ...