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Essar welcomes six new sites
...stations were opened on Thursday 30th March. Operated by the Top 50 indie group Javid Iqbal, they are located in Staffordshire and Derbyshire and were previously with the Esso brand....
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Credit where it’s due
...John Reynolds Group. “Pre-recession days had seen credit insurance companies operating in a relatively benign economy. Claims levels were easily manageable, premiums were very low and the amount of cover...
Interview
In Conversation with The Oil Lady
...an administration company that grouped claims, and we handled the claims on behalf of one underwriter. Essentially, this was very similar to a syndicate. “I lived in the USA for...
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Valero to purchase SemLogistics’ Milford Haven storage facility
...term commitment to the south east of England Last week Valero Logistics UK, a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, and SemGroup Europe Holding, a SemGroup Corporation company, signed an agreement...
Opinion
Logistics UK welcomes zero emission vehicle grants
...vehicle costs and the challenge of securing depot charging infrastructure remain two of the largest barriers to electric HGV adoption, according to Logistics UK’s research. The business group has therefore...
Interview
The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges
...it also has its own dedicated COMAH Safety Leadership Forum, which shares information, experiences and best practice with members. The association also runs various committees and working groups, which focus...
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Greenergy extends its UK marine fuel supply to include 0.5% sulphur fuel
...1 January 2020. “Responding to customer demand, Greenergy will supply 0.5% sulphur marine fuel initially from Cardiff as part of a phased rollout,” explained Varun Chhabria, group head of marine...
Opinion
Logistics UK urges government to maintain fuel duty cut to protect economy
...business group has called for a dynamic mechanism that retains the 5ppl fuel duty cut introduced in March 2022, while maintaining revenue levels through VAT and other sources. Logistics UK...
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Renewable fuel acquisition set to accelerate HGV decarbonisation
CNG Fuels is forming a new integrated supply group to fast-track HGV decarbonisation through the acquisition of the largest supplier of renewable biomethane to UK transport. Europe’s leading supplier of...
Insight
ADR Training: Claudia Weeks joins Barton Petroleum
...the training they have received and achieving their ADR Certificate.” The importance of training Howard Marriott, Group Transport Manager, shared why Barton Petroleum feels training is important for all its...
Interview
The downstream customer
...and easy to understand.” The purchasing decision Claudia was keen to discover whether the consumers used fuel marketplace websites or buying groups when purchasing fuel for their homes. Peter reflected:...
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DCC development opportunities
...business. The Interim Management Statement released last Friday also stated that ‘the group remains in a very strong financial position to pursue a range of development opportunities.’ The group also...
Interview
Clugston Distribution: providing transport solutions for 100 years
...demise of the Clugston Group in 2019, the logistics sector, which was part of the group, continued trading. This was sold to a consortium, and I was invited to join...
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New MD for UM Terminals to deliver storage and portfolio growth
...Phil was, most recently, operations director for the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe at global chemicals distributor Univar Solutions. Prior to that he was group operations director for Argent Energy,...
Interview
Tria Energy: leading Ireland’s HVO-first drive
...that reduces harmful gases and CO2 emissions by up to 90%. The industry continues its campaign for increased support for HVO uptake, and Pat Murnane, Group Operations Manager for Tria,...
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Gearing up for FPS EXPO 2018
...Fairfax 3D Design, Cardfox Merchant Services, Normec S.r.l. The Oil Lady, Octane Holding Group and Storage Partners Sp.z.o.o. Ashdowne Oil & Chemical, Close Brothers Asset Finance, REDS Group, Cavagna UK,...
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Logistics UK announces new public affairs team
...Affairs team. I look forward to strengthening the business group’s relationships with government and stakeholders to maximise the impact of our work, and to raise awareness of a sector supporting...
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Getting warmer in the community
...something unique.” Although initially difficult to get the scheme going, persistence paid off. Forming local partnerships Collaborating with housing associations, parish councils, community groups and Rural Community Councils (RCC), the...