search | petrol-shortage

News

HGV drivers value recognised by pay deal

...logistics drivers has also asked Wincanton to agree to retention bonuses in recognition of the industry’s national situation of driver shortages and availability. Steve Garelick, GMB London Region organiser said:...

Opinion

Easing skill shortages and protecting supply chain

...– and this, combined with an existing shortage of HGV drivers more than 76,000 individuals has meant that haulage firms are now struggling to recruit new drivers – a problem...
Bethany Windsor Head of skills policy and generation logistics

News

Logistics UK: Apprenticeships key to growth and can out pay degrees

...are attributed to skills shortages*,” said Windsor. A missed opportunity “It is a massive, missed opportunity,” Windsor continues. “And indicative of an education system that has historically prioritised academic achievement...

Case Study

A new fuel distribution system for Rix Petroleum

...man Robert’, as he was fondly called, also established petrol filling stations in the Hull area. Fast forward to the present day and Rix Petroleum is one of the oldest...

Interview

Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland

...to take every step necessary to make not only our industry, but also Ireland, carbon neutral by 2050.” Formerly known as the Irish Petroleum Industry Association, Fuels for Ireland rebranded...
Veterans in fuel distribution

Insight

Fuel distribution and veterans: a perfect fit

...tanker drivers, as part of their job, and some get trained as fuel tanker drivers in case there is a petrol strike.” A highly skilled and well-paid career Darren expands...