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Barton Petroleum open day
...the completion of a brand new office at the site from where the company has serviced customers since 1989. The new offices, which feature sales and administration areas and driver...
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Future energy – a vital topic
...the driver for such technological advances will be the country’s energy security and its air quality. With access to both oil and gas, the US does not have a highly...
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COP26 President visits hydrogen start-up decarbonising waterways
...in his busy schedule to visit us. “The canals and rivers of the UK are currently heavily dependent on carbon-based fuels, like most parts of society. Introducing hydrogen fuel cell...
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10 years of making a difference
...delivered the MaxFlow electronic metering system with its simplified one cabinet approach that the industry now considers the bench mark.” In 2007 when the River Aire burst its banks flooding...
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Mabanaft rolls out Onroute truckstops
...value the knowledge and experience of these people. Everything we do is for the welfare of the driver and the safety of their vehicle. We promise a warm welcome, tasty home cooked...
Interview
In profile with Brad Wilkie of Mechtronic Ltd
...weren’t doing this?) F1 racing driver! What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received? Always treat people as you want to be treated. Share your top tips for business success...
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WP Group confirm acquisition of Upton Oil Company
Steven Reeve, driver (l) and Russell Fairchild, operations director of WP Group WP Group has announced the acquisition of local fuel distributor Upton Oil Company. Based in Poole with depots...
Opinion
Logistics heroes unfairly blamed for transport policy failures
The recent report into Road Freight Supply Chains, published by the Transport Select Committee, combines many complex issues in an attempt to shift the focus from policy failures in order...
Opinion
Fuel crisis proves that supply trust is vital
Panic-buying fuel in large quantities will only cause further disruption to supply chains and production inefficiencies, say experts at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), commenting on the current chronic shortages...
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Bikers spectacular Remembrance tribute supports Veterans into Logistics charity
A symbolic procession of 5986 motorbikes took to the M60 around Stockport on Remembrance Sunday to create a Ring of Red, with bikers paying their respects to the Armed Forces...
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Fuel distributor team takes on tough fundraising challenge
A team from Ford Fuels recently completed an impressive fundraising challenge, raising over £10,000 in memory of two beloved colleagues. In the past three years, Ford Fuels has sadly and...
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Sector evolution reflected in new name for the Downstream Fuel Distribution Forum
The Downstream Fuel Distribution Forum (DFDF), formerly known as the Downstream Oil Distribution Forum, has changed its name with a rebrand designed to reflect the evolution of the downstream fuel...
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Mayor of Greater Manchester visits veterans’ charity
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham visited Veterans into Logistics last week to see how the charity trains and mentors ex-military personnel into new careers as HGV drivers. New...
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Fuel sector growth drives key appointment at Sutton Tankers
As part of its growth strategy, Suttons Tankers has announced the appointment of Nigel Hughes, who will be based at Ellesmere Port, to the role of head of fuels. The...
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Onroute Truckstops launches new loyalty app
Onroute Truckstops has just launched its new loyalty app, Onroute Extra. This generous scheme allows drivers to collect points on purchases made at any Onroute Truckstop, then redeem them in...
Opinion
Logistics sector welcomes Spring Budget retention of fuel duty cut
In response to today’s (15 March 2023) Spring Budget, Logistics UK is delighted that – following multiple calls from the business group – the 5ppl fuel duty cut originally introduced...
Interview
The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges
Ongoing disruptions continue to impact not only companies within the chemical supply chain, but their customers, downstream users, and the broader sector alike. Tim Doggett, CEO of The Chemical Business...
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Generation Logistics initiative powers into its second year with DfT support
Generation Logistics, the industry-led and Government-backed initiative tasked with increasing awareness and finding the next generation of logistics talent, has secured backing from the Department for Transport (DfT) to complement...