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Technology: Supporting the supply chain

...can track fleet activity, provide arrival times and check a vehicle’s status with ease. I’d go as far as to say that real time delivery update has been the most...
Trevor Wilson, MD of Road Tankers Armagh talks about expansion and future developments.

Interview

Road Tankers Armagh: quality without compromise

...but has evolved many times to deliver the best possible vehicle,” James explains. “We work closely with equipment suppliers, taking time to feedback to them to facilitate helpful changes that...
Ken Cronin, UKIFDA

Interview

A Day in the Life… Ken Cronin

...so I get more time to spend with my wife. Before we spent our downtime as KenKabs1 & 2 – always on call with no meter running. We live in...

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A look back over the highlights and challenges that 2022 brought to the tanker market and some thoughts on what lies ahead for those in tanker manufacturing.

Analysis

In review: the 2022 tanker market

...highlighted the concern over long lead times on chassis explaining how Morrow has addressed the issue: “Most chassis manufacturers are still quoting long lead times but, to alleviate the delay,...
In Conversation with The Oil Lady

Interview

In Conversation with The Oil Lady

...the rich and famous. One time, I stood on Venice Beach, dealing with a building that had burnt down, when there was a bit of commotion, and I turned round...
How the fuel distribution industry can steer towards new products, methods and technology to ensure customer and wider stakeholder expectations are met in a rapidly changing environment.

Knowledge

Safeguard the future with effective succession planning

...working with a client for many years in the oil distribution sector, the shareholders decided that the time had come to explore all their options for succession planning. We continue...
Leading online heating oil marketplace Boilerjuice  talks about future plans

Interview

BoilerJuice: revolutionising operations

...a fantastic announcement that we’d like to share, we’re now a full member of UKIFDA!” Challenging time for all The last few years has been a challenging time for all...

Further Reading

Interview

Northern Energy: fuelling communities for 90 years

...times and responded to the needs of its customers. Fully focused on energy When Ralph decided it was time to retire, in the mid-70s, the original milk collection business was...
Why a people first approach keeps disruption to a minimum.

Knowledge

Prioritising people to keep fuel systems running smoothly

...their operations. “We keep fuel storage and distribution systems running smoothly to support our clients’ success!” Achieving first-time fixes “We also focus on minimising downtime with our First-Time Fix objective...
A new approach born from a deep understanding of fuel distribution

Interview

Value Oils: leader in online fuel distribution

Donall O’Connor began his time in fuel distribution working for Connors Fuels – a small, family-run, solid fuel business – before moving to the Maxol Group when it acquired the...
Rix Petroleum, one of the oldest family- owned, independent fuel distributors in the UK, adopts a new fuel distribution system.

Case Study

A new fuel distribution system for Rix Petroleum

...improved cash flow.” Real-time improvements The system now delivers performance information relating to number of deliveries per day, distance travelled per vehicle and volume of fuel delivered. The real time...
With various software innovations benefiting the fuel distribution sector, we take an in-depth look at one particular platform that has continually evolved since launch to be at the forefront of efficient deal administration.

Review

Mabalive: the real deal for deal administration

...at the forefront of efficient deal administration. The administration associated with commercial fuel purchasing can be complex and time consuming. Mabalive, Mabanaft’s secure online platform, has been specifically developed to...
In conversation with Adam Franklin of Greenergy Flexigrid.

Interview

The evolving scope of fuel logistics

...especially as supply from time to time will remain tight. Everyone wants cost certainty – which is tough with current inflationary pressures.  The lack of clarity and certainty in the...
Using technology to control fuel costs.

Knowledge

Top 5 ways to use technology to control fuel costs  

...this data, AI can predict when a part is likely to fail or when maintenance is due, enabling timely interventions. This not only minimises downtime but also extends the lifespan...