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A plea for an effective supply chain
Earlier this month the UK’s logistics industry reminded politicians that a No Deal Brexit would break the prime minister’s promise – made in January 2017 – to keep trade as...
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Phillips 66 to sponsor fuel industry Expo
...the central event of the industry calendar and is still the most important trade exhibition in the UK for anyone involved in the distribution of liquid fuels. The 2021 virtual...
Opinion
UKIFDA urges UK Government to reconsider red diesel entitlement deadline
...“It is for this and many other reasons that a phased approach that incorporates working with UKIFDA and the relevant trade associations in all sectors could lead to the use...
Analysis
A deep dive into fuel distribution industry data
Industry trade body, UKIFDA, takes a detailed look at latest sector data in this annual review. Our members UKIFDA represents 121 distributors who, in turn, deliver c90% of the UK’s...
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Showcasing oil heating’s future
...and to watch practical demonstrations which will illustrate how the technologies can work together.” The show’s main trade association sponsor is OFTEC; director general Jeremy Hawksley said: “OFTEC was formed...
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Government partnership with logistics companies could boost the UK economy
...private sector to deliver improved infrastructure, reduce friction at the country’s borders to boost trade, resolve skills gaps and invest in innovation to drive efficiency.” The new analysis also highlights...
Market Report
Disrupting the sector: the new Nigerian super-refinery
...demand. Finally, because the refinery’s production levels will meet 100% of local demand (with a 150,000 bpd surplus to trade on overseas markets), Nigeria can now look to rebuild its...
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Slicker Recycling and Castrol take greener approach to used oil management
...our customers.” The partnership news comes just months after Slicker Recycling was awarded with a prestigious 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise, recognising its strong working practices, growth in overseas trade,...
Interview
Drivers of the Year on the industry and the role of the tanker driver
...the building trade as a HIAB driver.” A typical day Sam Howells, Tanker Driver for the WP Group and runner up for the Driver of the Year Award, shared what...
Opinion
UK HFCA urges Government to act now on nuclear-enabled hydrogen
Having considered the role for nuclear energy in the transition in our June issue we now hear the call of the country’s leading hydrogen trade association for ‘decisive and early...
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Industry EXPO 2024 promises to unite and empower liquid fuel distributors
Trade association and EXPO 2024 event organiser, the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), has revealed ‘Working Together in Changing Times’ as the theme for its industry-leading 2024 event,...
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The shipping news
...brand awareness and establishment of close, trusting relationships between the company, international traders, ship owners and the UK and international government bodies.” Since it was formed some years ago, GB...
Interview
Holding steady in challenging times
...addition.” The Drury Oils forecourt does not have a convenience store. “Our location in an industrial park doesn’t have the passing trade to allow for it,” explained Adrian. The company...
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Another energy giant expands interest in biofuels
...in engines on the market today. ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies, is one of the largest refiners and marketers of petroleum products. Since 2000, ExxonMobil...
Insight
Fleetmaxx Solutions: prioritising mental health in the workplace
...drivers, plumbers builders, farmers, electricians, taxi chauffeurs and private hire services and include large organisations, fleet managers, transport managers, sole traders, owner-drivers, and even start-up companies. Both Oilfast and Fleetmaxx...
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Millers Oils steps up R & D
...forEnterprise: International Trade. Through products like the revolutionary Nanodrive oils, efficiency-boosting Solform gel and independently endorsed VSPe fuel additives, the company has built its reputation, while almost trebling its turnover...
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Addition of GoldenRod expands CTS distributorships
...for the UK and Ireland, CTS has heavily invested in stock levels to remain a reliable source to its network of distributors. Buyers or resellers should contact CTS for trade...
Opinion
Free oil? Not today …
Following the news that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Futures traded at negative prices for the first time in history last week there has been rampant social media speculation, much of...