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Designed for the industry by the industry

...Unite and the major hauliers agreed that they would put together an industry body, the DODF, to act as a forum for health and safety issues within the industry. The...

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Suttons Group acquires bulk chemical transport company

...us to continue to deliver high levels of safety and service, improve efficiency and add value through supply chain resilience and innovation. Our joint depot network will enhance our ability...

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HFO consultation – two days left!

The Health and Safety Executive has published a consultative document – CD 262 – on draft regulations to implement article 30 of council directive 2012/18/EU, known as the Seveso III...

Opinion

Getting your vehicles winter ready

...icy, reliable brake performance and safety is more essential than ever. To deliver the required level of consistent brake performance, whatever the conditions, MANNOL developed a special antifreeze for pneumatic...

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Lewis Tankers wins biofuel transport contract

...a fleet of over 80 tankers from 9 operating bases within the UK.  With a string of safety awards and an exemplary operating record, Lewis Tankers serves a number of...

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New Midlands ADR & Pet. Reg. tanker service

...safety purposes, is separated by a wall from the rest of the building, which boasts six drive-through truck and trailer bays, and others for vans. The HSE and Dangerous Substances...

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Keeping up to date with fuel distribution

...and Europe. “When you can’t afford to compromise on safety, the Fire-Safe VRS is the ultimate solution,” said John Laidlaw, managing director . “This product prevents a sudden catastrophic failure...
Jenny Clucas, DFDF

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A Day in the Life with Jenny Clucas of DFDF

...health and safety and competence and training in the downstream fuels sector. As part of this, I work on the maintenance and development of the PDP Scheme and my current...

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Live demonstrations at your depot

...live equipment demonstrations right to your doorstep. “The integration of OptiMate, VisiLevel and StockSmart eliminates cross-contamination, ensures high speed delivery, driver safety and delivers product security, and our mobile showcase is...

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Manx Petroleum – Fuelled with island spirit

...responsibility for four refuellers (Manx Petroleum is agent for Shell UK Aviation); Peter Quirk is group health and safety manager. Seven years ago, pre Buncefield, sophisticated fire-fighting equipment was installed...

Analysis

Prax Petroleum – A year of challenges and opportunities

...costs. By keeping overheads low, with no compromise on quality and safety processes, and listening to what our customers want, we are making very good progress towards meeting that objective....

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Research into new marine lubricants

...engine testing and tribology equipment, along with significant analytical resources. All existing test beds have been extensively re-built and modernised and meet the most stringent safety and quality regulations. www.lubmarine.com/en/products-lubmarine.html...

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Attending the fuel event of the year 

...TIP Trailer Services UK, Essar Oil UK, Liquip UK, Backwatch Safety, In Control Projects and Tyretracks. “Entry to the exhibition, which attracts over 1,200 visitors is FREE and for the...

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Major investment at ExxonMobil jetty

...refurbishment, repair and protection of the jetty’s steelwork coating and will use abrasive materials and a vapour blasting technique that are environmentally friendly.  When completed it will ensure the safety...
Portland report July

Market Report

Elections and energy policy: a powerful combination

...73 days). Such profound interruptions to the nation’s power supply has, of course, disrupted productivity, deterred foreign investment and, more importantly to voters, negatively affected public safety because of minimal...