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Tanker upgrade for Certas Energy

...replacing older units in use at Cardiff, Ellesmere Port, Immingham, Manchester, Plymouth, Southampton, St Clears (Wales) and Thames Riverside “When it comes to replacing tankers, it’s our opportunity to ensure...

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FPS tanker driver of the year named

...has taken the title of 2016 FPS Driver of the Year “Ian Ross was one of seven finalists shortlisted from one of the largest number of applicants we’ve ever received...

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NEW – Safe Loading Pass scheme

...in place for workshops and technicians carrying out inspections on road fuel tankers prior to terminals’ entry. In addition, it provides a new web-based portal for the registration of inspections...

Interview

In conversation with Bedford Fuels Ltd

An exciting new business in experienced local hands As we celebrate a new year and new beginnings, Fuel Oil News is in conversation with a brand-new fuel distribution company, Bedford...

Insight

A critical role for Stanlow

...to Kingsbury terminal and further south via a twin line built by Shell in the early 1980s. This enables movements via Buncefield, principally to Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Road tanker...

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The need for telematics

...the systems on offer to assist your business. Updates for a changing industry This year IMS updated its Tankerbase head office software suite and ePOD on-truck system with new features,...

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Vopak selects Emco Wheaton

Emco Wheaton has been named as a preferred supplier to Vopak. Under the terms of the three year partnership agreement, Emco Wheaton will supply, install and maintain marine loading arms...

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Tankers migrate south 

On their way south – the two new tankers When Simplytrac, a Kenya-based company, was looking for two new fuel bowsers they selected equipment from Tankquip and MechTronic.   Simplytrac, which is part of Jupiter Electrical and General...

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Investing in the future

...for the first 9 months of 2012, compared to the same period in 2011 Liz Boardman met with Ann Dawson, managing director of the company’s UK tanker division to find...

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Clugston expands fleet

Ready for action – brand new Clugston tanker Clugston Distribution has announced a £1.5 million capital expansion of its fleet.  The expansion is part of a strategy to increase the...

Analysis

Planning for the future: Nextgen skills for the fuels sector

...terminals and supporting career progression through training underpinned by recognised qualifications delivered through the Apprenticeship Standards. This year we also began an apprenticeship pilot that supports the upskilling of staff...

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Fast ship to ship operations

...(Sea Bunkering) has taken delivery of a new vessel, the Thun Grace, on long-term time charter from Thun Tankers. The Thun Grace is significantly larger than the Geos Group’s outgoing...

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Change of gear for Clugston

Fuel has become an important market for Clugston Distribution which has dedicated tankers providing a 24/7 service to the Immingham, Kingsbury and Tees terminals The Clugston Group will be taking...

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Logistics – essential for everyday life

...tank trailer on the Lakeland Tankers stand.  This tanker is the first to carry a new Love Logistics livery developed in association with the Freight Transport Association. The first two...

Insight

The downstream oil market landscape of Ireland in the 2020s

...litres per year to several hundred million litres. The five largest distributors, by tanker numbers, are: Nicholl Oils LCC Oil Bangor Fuels Carlisle Fuels Patterson Oil Two noteworthy developments in...