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...or chocolate? Cheese. Share your greatest personal achievement. In May 1987 George Davies, then head of the Next fashion chain, offered me the job of launching the brand-new Next Directory....
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Optimising fuel deliveries
...organically and rapidly through acquisition, Certas Energy’s network of depots has grown. Finding there were multiple sites serving each region, the company reviewed its whole supply chain strategy. The decision...
Insight
Attract, train, retain: how to be fit for purpose in the 21st century
...work in different areas within your business, so that they understand the value chain, appreciate the collective contribution and find where they fit – both in terms of interest and...
Insight
Stanlow celebrates a century of powering Britain
...local supply chain. It also offers graduate and apprenticeship opportunities. Transformation and decarbonisation In February 2023, Essar announced Essar Energy Transition (EET) to drive the creation of the UK’s leading...
Opinion
Red diesel update: Navigating the evolving fuel landscape
...activating a chain reaction. All traditionally diesel-dependent sectors are now feeling the heat of the drive towards decarbonisation and face growing pressure to implement the use of alternative energy sources. ...
Opinion
Logistics UK responds to General Election manifestos
...by a dedicated minister for logistics and supply chain, to develop and deliver long term plans for logistics, a sector that underpins and holds the key to growth across the...
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Foundations laid at Tyseley for world-leading ammonia to hydrogen facility
...hydrogen to the hydrogen refuelling station at TEP. The project has been developed by the Ammogen Consortium, a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team dedicated to driving forward hydrogen fuel supply chains...
Opinion
HEA calls for a national transport and storage network for hydrogen
...attract private investments. Hydrogen storage at all scales will not only help to balance supply and demand in the hydrogen space, but also add critical capacity to the UK’s overall...
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Investment values Argus at nearly £1bn
...over 160 publications, 21 offices worldwide, and in excess of 23,000 price assessments, fulfils a crucial role in international commodity supply chains. The company’s proprietary price reporting methodologies and high-quality...
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Senior board appointments for Suttons Tankers
...highlight our UK strategy to continually improve the customer experience and add value at all points in the delivery chain. “We look forward to reaping the rewards of this fresh...
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Investors welcome Shell net zero emissions plan
...recently tabled a resolution calling on the French oil major to set absolute emissions reduction targets for its entire business and value chain aligned with the Paris Agreement goals. ...
Insight
TSA publishes Annual Review of the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector
...contribution to complex supply chains, ensuring that products for the energy, manufacturing, food and agriculture, and transport sectors are supplied when they are needed and in the quantities required. Against...
News
Biffa extends HVO adoption, strengthening the case for low carbon liquid fuels
...switch to HVO has resulted in a reduction of more than 280 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Growing confidence in HVO With a fully auditable and sustainable supply chain, HVO continues...
Opinion
A New Year’s wish for joined up thinking for fuel distribution
...of a lack of joined-up thinking. It is critical that the relevant organisations ensure the workforce and supply chain is in place to deliver this extra insulation. Plus, I feel...
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SEA call for regulation welcomed by UKIFDA
...to ready our part of the supply chain for increasing percentages of biofuels in the 2020s. Collaborations A collaboration at the start of 2020 between trade associations OFTEC, the Tank...
Opinion
Industry initiatives working but HGV driver shortages remain chronic
...at pace to maintain recruitment levels and ensure that a sustained future pipeline of skilled drivers can be available to support the supply chain as the economy recovers after the...
News
Turnover increase for Clugston Distribution
...for future growth, as well as supply chain challenges in some localised areas, and wider macro-economic factors which led to delays to the commencement of a couple of large contracts,...
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Supply chain and logistics UK crime survey
The Scottish Secure Parking Group (SSPG), of which the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is a member, is seeking views on secure HGV parking across the UK, but particularly in Scotland. ...