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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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Suttons Tankers agrees deal

...a national shared user-support network.” “We welcome this approach by Suttons Group”, added Stuart Carlyon, VP operations industrial transport within Network Logistics & Transport Division, DHL Supply Chain. “Like us,...

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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...

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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...
Ken Cronin, UKIFDA

Interview

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...
Ken Cronin CEO UKIFDA

Opinion

Ken’s Corner – time to reflect

...the agenda for the next few months. Legislative influence and regulatory guidance We have a new government in the UK, and while their policies on heating and transport are not...

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Essar delivers direct to Emirates

...the world’s largest passenger jet. Essar’s Stanlow refinery, which produces 16% of the UK’s road transport fuel demand, manufactures over two billion litres of jet fuel each year and plays...

Opinion

Funding will accelerate alternative fuels

...Elizabeth de Jong, policy director at Logistics UK, comments: “The 2021 Comprehensive Spending Review must include significant investment into the nation’s transport infrastructure. With the UK seeking new international trading...

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Drivers’ hours consultation

The Department for Transport (DfT) is consulting on changes to legislation concerning drivers’ hours, highlighted as part of the Red Tape Challenge. The changes include: the possibility of allowing a...
Josh Burton of WCF Chandlers

Interview

Josh Burton, WCF Chandlers:  The next generation

...met with Josh Burton, Transport and Sales Coordinator, WCF Chandlers, to hear his thoughts on being part of the next generation. Getting started in the industry “I have worked in...

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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 –...
The future of the UK's refineries

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...