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Focusing on fleet safety
This autumn the Freight Transport Association has a range of initiatives and events designed to help with fleet safety starting with the Safety in Logistics conference this Wednesday (12th October)...
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Biofuels for heat, transport and electricity
The recently published UK Renewable Energy Roadmap Update states that biofuels for heat, transport and electricity must offer genuine carbon savings and be cost effective in meeting climate change objectives....
Interview
Preparing for the red diesel rebate changes
...it,” David explains. “Only the following sectors remain eligible to use red rebated diesel from April 2022: Agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and fish-farming Rail transport Fuel used for non-commercial purposes –...
Opinion
The future for the UK’s refineries
...perhaps a greater challenge than it has ever seen before. The UK downstream has a central role to play in decarbonising the transport sector. It lies at the heart of...
Interview
The young voices fuelling the industry future: Insights from UKIFDA’s Young Achievers
...and is now Operations and Transport Manager. Hannah’s first job was in customer service at Certas Energy which she describes as “probably the best decision I’ve ever made” and where...
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Distributor diaries September 2023
...transport, said: “Stuart has been a pivotal member of the fleet since the day he joined. Ten years later, Stuart is still fully committed to his job, and is a...
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ESOS Phase 3: everything you need to know
...and headcount. As part of ESOS, qualifying businesses must track and report energy usage across their buildings, processes, and transport. They’re also encouraged to find cost-effective ways to cut consumption....
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New offices for Certas Energy
...many of our competitors have taken theirs overseas. Our employees are excited by the move and the improved transport infrastructure that Slough offers including its proximity to Heathrow Airport. We...
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It’s a cracker for Essar
Moving the load was a complex technical operation – it took six hours to transport the head from Ellesmere Port docks to the refinery four miles away Vital to Stanlow’s...
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Inver Energy tanker seeks title
...to take the title of Fuel Oil News 2015 tanker of the year. This new bespoke tanker joins the Inver Energy UK delivery fleet deployed by Turners Transport in Cardiff...
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New crackdown on polluting truck drivers as DVSA steps up roadside checks
...welcome this crackdown on rogue hauliers who cheat the system by installing bogus devices which lead to increased pollution,” said transport minister Jesse Norman “There has rightly been a huge...
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Geos Group takes over Phillips 66’ marine gas oil deliveries at Blyth
...also provides road transport delivery services from other UK ports including Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth. The company’s resources and expertise have therefore ensured that the handover from Phillips 66 of...
Opinion
Industry angered by plans to address driver shortages
...bottleneck of HGV driving tests and support potential new entrants to the industry with the expensive process of acquiring a professional driving licence. Industry met with Transport and Work &...
Opinion
The 2025 outlook for distribution and logistics: David Wells OBE, Logistics UK
...rest of the economy. I firmly believe that transport and logistics must be embedded into the Industrial Strategy’s objectives, and policies prioritised to support our industry, if growth is to...
Interview
A Day in the Life…Marcos Matijasevich
...my working day. ENI is developing the carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure to be used by the future emitter plants across the region such as our EET Industrial carbon...
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Trophy for Norbert Dentressangle
Norbert Dentressangle fought off stiff competition to win the training category at the 2012 Motor Transport Awards. The company’s learning and development managers, Chris Dolby (logistics) and Dawn Boatswain (transport...
Interview
Driving safety forward: inside the NWF Fuels Safety Cup
...role do your sponsors play? Andy: We’re fortunate to have amazing supplier partners like Novuna Vehicle Solutions, TouchStar Technologies, MechTronic Ltd, and AddSecure Smart Transport. Alan reached out to them...
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Is biomethane the answer to decarbonisation?
Could biomethane hold the key to reduction of HGV emissions? The Transport Policy Briefing, hosted by ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) has revealed its agenda, including a discussion on...