Interview
Taking a different approach
...the tough times and to ensure their business survives, and even thrives. Be prepared “We spend a lot of time preparing the company for the busy periods, so that when...
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News
Tanker investment sees Rix hit a century
...breathe tankers. They’re also a family business, as is Rix, so understand our values and commitment to deliver on time, every time.” The tankers have a capacity of 18,600 litres...
News
TOTY 2023 The runners up: highlighting three very special entries
...harder than ever for us to pick a winner – so much so that we could not strip back to just one and, for the first time ever, have awarded...
News
Generation Logistics initiative powers into its second year with DfT support
...alone Critical time for a vital sector Phil Roe, executive sponsor of Generation Logistics, said: “It is fantastic news that the DfT has committed to supporting Generation Logistics for a...
News
High speed delivery for Certas Energy driver
...site with a fuel tanker, Adam waved and shouted for cars to move aside. Ed, who has medical training from his time serving as an infantry soldier, then leaped into...
Insight
A review of COP 26: the key ‘take-aways’
...be addressed, commitments made and actions to be pursued agreed. These were: Cars: To agree a timescale for ICEs to be phased out in their entirety Cash: To agree the...
News
Forecourts adopt GripHero in the fight against COVID-19
...easily passed on to other users via fuel pump handles. These are hard plastic and metal surfaces where Covid-19 can survive for upwards of 24 hours. In that time hundreds...
Interview
A Day in the Life with Nunzia Florio of the Tank Storage Association
...day, I might receive some time sensitive enquiries which means that I will have to reprioritise my day. I CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT… my mobile phone. If I am...
News
24/7 staff-free refuelling
...no hold-up in supply. Thanks to the in-built Tank Monitoring System, information about the status of the tank can be accessed at any time, with an illuminated external display showing...
News
Distributor diaries October 2024: updates from our distributor community
...a Knockout’ Challenge! Rix Petroleum recently participated in the annual ‘It’s a Knockout’ challenge in support of Dove House Hospice, marking the seventh time the company has taken part in...
News
Distributor diaries May 24 – the latest updates from our distributor community
Centre Tank Services celebrates instrumental colleague Centre Tank Services (CTS) is celebrating another big work anniversary – Gurdeep Lakhanpal has been with the business for a decade! In that time,...
News
Logistics UK’s chief executive recognised by the queen in new year’s honours
...unlike any other, and that has been demonstrated time and again during my time as Chief Executive. I am indebted to all our amazing members and their staff, as well...
News
MabaLIVE celebrates first year of success
...Favourable comments “Regular updates and current prices help our business to make the right purchase at the right time,” says Bryan Inkson of Gleaner. “With prices changing all the time,...
News
Managing every last drop of fuel
...sees 70% of the UK’s air traffic activity. At the time of visiting, plans for the airport’s further development had just been published. Whilst there will be continued development of...
Interview
A day in the life: Matthew Crockett, MD Craggs Energy Ltd
...well as the mentors they were to me. THE WORST PART OF MY JOB… 5.30pm!… I am not quite that sad regarding the finishing time being the worst part of...
Opinion
Logistics UK’s Alex Veitch responds to Budget
...to train new entrants to the logistics sector is particularly welcome at a time when the industry is suffering significant skills gaps and the loss of EU workers, and a...
Interview
In celebration of Prince Petroleum
...1963. At this time, they were known as “Hawkers” for Esso blue paraffin and I recall, as a child, going out on paraffin delivery rounds with my father in what...
Interview
Darch Oil tanker driver Chris Eke on life on the road
...a shed for the captain on it. As you reversed on, it would flex and twist! “The departure was reliant on tidal times and the trip times varied with the...