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The ‘perfect fit for Rix’
Now part of the Rix Petroleum Group, managing director Duncan Lambert beside a Stones Fuel Oils tanker A ‘much-loved family fuel company’ at Malton in North Yorkshire has been sold...
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The changing world of the oil trader
...substantial operations. Taking the largest of the group, Vitol, which was established in 1966, its total deliveries of crude oil and refined oil products in 2012 amounted to 261 million...
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Olleco takes fundraising to new heights
...McDonald House Charities Ireland, Robert and the team have raised over £158,000, helped by Robert’s company – the renewable division of the ABP Food Group – committing to match the...
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The Phillips 66 Interview
...is in realigning our people resources again to meet the demands of our customers. We have recruited extra resource both in the field and in the head office support groups...
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Senior board appointments for Suttons Tankers
...structure and approach within our tanker division.” Suttons Tankers operates in the UK with a fleet of more than 500 vehicles focused on the chemicals, gas and fuel sectors. suttonsgroup.com ...
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HOYER UK fuel tanker drivers support NHS oxygen deliveries
...“Whilst both HOYER and Air Products hope that our support is not required, we now have a group of drivers who can be deployed quickly to ensure that these lifesaving...
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Greenergy signs agreement to acquire French fuel distributor Armorine
...this new chapter in the history of the Armorine Group.” Armorine will continue to operate under its own brand and the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval. Image credit: Greenergy...
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Driver shortages create barrier
...employees and help recruit them into the logistics industry. The business group is also urging the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to maintain its fast-track programme to catch-up on...
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Oil NRG expands into East Anglia
...NRG was recently recognised as one of UK’s most inspiring firms in a high-profile list from the London Stock Exchange Group. “We’re delighted to have been recognised in this year’s...
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Kerosene – supply and quality
...per year that rely on aviation fuel quality, it is a drop in the ocean. With the performance of aviation fuel critical, the Energy Institute and Joint Inspection Group have...
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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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Crown Oil announces acquisition of Samuel Cooke
...acquisition of key assets by Crown Oil. Crown Group managing director, Matt Greensmith, explained, “We will continue to trade under the Samuel Cooke name and we can assure existing customers...
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Tank Storage Association announces new President and Vice-President
...storage and energy infrastructure industry. Arun succeeds Wilma Kelly, Safety, Sustainability and Engineering Director at Certas Energy. Peter Hollister, Group Head of Fuels and Lubricants at ASCO, has been elected...
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Top up telemetry – what’s on offer?
In the December issue, fuel oil news covered the subject of tank top up services. Whilst concerns were raised about the reliability of some products, Melanie Noel, WP Group’s fuel...
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Abbey Logistics trials CNG vehicles
...to stand next to the vehicle during the process. “While the latest CNG developments are exciting, we’re reserving judgement until a full evaluation of the gas-powered vehicles is complete.” www.abbeylogisticsgroup.com...
Opinion
Industry initiatives working but HGV driver shortages remain chronic
...drivers in employment not falling as significantly as in recent quarters, the business group has expressed cautious optimism that initiatives introduced by government and industry in the latter part of...
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Preserving the oil market…..
Encouraging the uptake of high efficiency oil-fired appliances is Martyn Bridges, OFTEC’s new chairman ….That is the challenge for Martyn Bridges, Worcester, Bosch Group’s director of marketing and technical support...
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A steady performance in Q1
...The Group’s storage capacity increased to 8.0million m³ thanks to the successful completion of Dinh Vu terminal in Vietnam and the integration of the terminal acquired from BP in Northern...