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Inspiring responsible businesses
...that together we can work for a fairer society and a more sustainable future.” The winners of all ten categories, including the Responsible Business of the Year will be announced...
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Future energy – a vital topic
...right. China accounts for 20% of global energy demand; global energy consumption has risen by 6% as a result of its CO2 intensive industries. Is it sustainable for global energy...
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Should FPS and OFTEC move closer together?
...of many others from within our sector. “Our members share many goals, particularly around the need for a strong and sustainable industry. For this reason, we’ll continue to explore opportunities...
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More energy developments for heavy transport vehicles
...around the bus to ensure passenger capacity comfort is not compromised. Founded in 1946, Wrightbus has been at the forefront of public transport for 75 years and is still based...
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Have you entered your tanker for the Fuel Oil News 2016 tanker of the year title?
...the 2015 title. Almost two tonnes lighter than the vehicle it replaced, this tanker was able to carry an extra 2,000 litres of fuel which significantly improved the company’s transport...
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Barton Petroleum improves fleet safety and driver performance with Mircolise
...improve the fleet’s real-time visibility and routeing efficiency, enhance driver and customer communication and support better driving performance and safer, more compliant practices. According to Howard Marriott, group transport manager...
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Crossing the finishing line
...contribution A special mention goes to the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) head of policy for London, Natalie Chapman, who was presented with an award by the Chartered Institute of Logistics...
Opinion
Logistics UK responds to General Election manifestos
...Conservative Party’s General Election manifesto, he commented: “The Conservative manifesto recognises the importance of transport and other infrastructure investment to support the economy, and our member businesses would welcome measures...
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Cyberattack effect on oil prices
...the East Coast is heavily reliant on transportation via the pipeline, which carries 2.5-3mbpd of refined product from Houston to New York (around 45% of the East Coast’s refined product...
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Foundations laid at Tyseley for world-leading ammonia to hydrogen facility
Consortium partners gathered at Tyseley Energy Park (TEP) last Wednesday (17 May) to mark the construction milestone for a facility which, once commissioned, will deliver 200kg per day of transport-grade...
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Launch of CODAS Fleet will help reduce transport costs
...The highly sophisticated, cloud-based scheduling algorithm, fully embedded in CODAS, enables users to rapidly create a robust transport plan that balances customer service with operational efficiency, adhering to customer, vehicle,...
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Truck drivers and cyclists: essential safety advice
...There are even more bikes on the road According to the UK’s Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, there’s been a huge increase in cycling across the country due to COVID-19, as...
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Blackmer – warranty extended on TXD sliding vane pumps
TXD sliding vane pump from Blackmer Blackmer has extended the product warranty and performance assurance on its TXD Series sliding vane transport pumps. The standard warranty—which applies to models TXD2,...
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Space saving equipment for tanker trucks
...truck chassis where space is now a premium. Bulk fluids transportation In the bulk fluids transportation market, Emco Wheaton engineers have met the space restriction challenge brought about by Euro...
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The winning ways of trucks
...“To go on winning the Motor Transport award during some of the most challenging years the UK transport industry has ever experienced, underlines the key principles of our truck range...
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A Day in the Life… Ken Cronin
...About 25% of the time, I am in some form of transport going somewhere for a meeting. During the winter UKIFDA collects data on supply and demand issues from a...
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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. ...
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Clear focus on future fuels for industry Expo
...Distributors. “There will also be a policy roundtable with the Department for Transport, BEIS and the treasury on the key themes of the current policy landscape covering heat, transport and...