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Oil trader expands into physical assets

The world’s largest oil trader, Vitol has teamed up with Marcel Van Poecke, co-founder of Petroplus, to buy the Cressier refinery in Switzerland. Petroplus administrator, Wenger-Plattner reported last week that...

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Oil boilers – no to scrappage scheme

...support a boiler scrappage scheme, which would only serve to undermine the long term strategy for the UK.” Ms Rudd’s letter to Nick Hawkins was written around two weeks before...

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INEOS delivers on ten day promise for sanitiser

INEOS new hand sanitiser plant at Newton Aycliffe, near Middlesbrough started up at the weekend, well within the ten-day time frame.  The plant is running three shifts around the clock...
XPO Logistics holds 4th annual UK Female Drivers Forum

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XPO Logistics holds 4th annual UK Female Drivers Forum

Earlier this week XPO Logistics held its fourth annual Female Drivers Forum at the company’s national distribution centre in Crick, Northamptonshire. As in previous years, all XPO Logistics female drivers...

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Oil prices rise on OPEC+ deal extension

...Hopefully this provides a platform for companies that a few weeks ago were looking extremely challenged to build from. However, the fall in demand from coronavirus remains a real issue...

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Biodiesel plant opens on Merseyside

The UK’s largest used cooking oil biodiesel plant was opened on Merseyside last week by renewable energy and recycling specialist, Agri. Transport minister, Norman Baker, was a special guest at...

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JET – new dual premium fuels range

...The fuel brand has worked closely with one of the world’s leading road fuel detergent providers to ensure that the detergent in JET ULTRA premium fuel is subject to world-recognised...

Interview

Holding steady in challenging times

...sole delivery truck and took orders out on the road whilst wife Fiona looked after the administration. As the business grew Adrian employed additional staff and a new depot was...
Logistics UK responds to General Election manifestos

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Logistics UK responds to General Election manifestos

...a strategic logistics network and an agreed road map between government and industry to net zero. The manifesto’s commitments on green levies and road pricing are interesting but it is...

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Further increase to biofuel output as Greenergy increases production

...oils a proven feedstock to reduce on-road vehicle emissions, this strategic investment also supports Greenergy’s commitment to drive transport decarbonisation and meet future demand for advanced biofuels. Accelerating the transition...

Interview

Rawlings Fuels putting the customer first

...had its origins in Rawlings Transport, a long-established independent road haulage company based in Hook, Hampshire. Since it began, in 1972, it has built an enviable reputation as one of...

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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....