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Lewis Tankers ahead of business plan

...years, business started poorly in 2012 due to unseasonal good weather, which affected volumes in fuel distribution, especially in Scotland. However, trading in other sectors has remained strong and the...

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DCC acquisition provisionally cleared

...Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in April, and the final report is expected to be published by the CC by 18 September 2012. DCC bought the businesses in September 2011...
Understanding compulsory oil stocking obligations for the UK

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Compulsory oil stocking obligations: a UK update

...Oil Stocking System (importers). Although no longer in the EU, bilateral arrangements through the trading of stock tickets continue to be in place with a number of member countries, such...

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DCC development opportunities

According to DCC plc’s interim management statement, its energy division is trading ‘significantly ahead of both the prior year and budget’. Backed by an encouraging performance in the first quarter...

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Uniquely configured for supply reliability

...UK trading director at Greenergy, explained: “We always put our customers first and take every possible step to deliver a differentiated service, including our haulage offer. It was no different...

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INEOS – an important milestone

...Trading & Shipping said: “This exciting news is another important milestone in our plan to bring the benefits of US shale economics to our European sites.” Investment in a supply...
Watson Fuels team and fuel tanker at the Louth depot

Interview

In conversation with Matt Whitton of Watson Fuels

...roles at Mabanaft, Essar and World Kinect. Initially fossil fuel-focussed, predominantly in supply and trading, his remit expanded over time to renewable fuels for the aviation and ground sectors. That...

Interview

In conversation with Bedford Fuels Ltd

...rapid growth and to discover what the future plans are for this exciting new distributor. Congratulations on launching Bedford Fuels Ltd. Having only begun trading on 1st October 2021, what...

Analysis

Harvest Energy – change, challenge and opportunity

...areas which enable us to plug gaps.” The Harvest Energy operation employs over 70 people and consists of logistics, trading, shipping operations, sales, finance, IT, HR and risk.  The company...
Logistics UK looks to strengthen relationships with government and stakeholders with new Public Affairs team

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Logistics UK announces new public affairs team

...logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With COVID-19, Brexit, new...

Analysis

Greenergy – liquid problem solving

...Sao Paulo in Brazil and Georgia in the USA manage biofuel sourcing and trading.  The company operates a dedicated fleet of 110 articulated trucks to make deliveries to its customers,...

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BP – making a wholesale commitment

...at Canvey Island. This will enable our London-based supply and trading team to import product into the south east before using the UKOP pipeline to move this product inland at...

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FPS – pricing and delivery guidelines

...of Fair Trading (OFT) investigation, the FPS and its members have worked closely with the OFT, Citizens Advice Bureau, Consumer Focus, Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment and Department...

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FTA at the Skills Show

...of FTA’s membership, ranging from drivers and engineers through to warehouse designers, project management and operations directors – and many more besides. Logistics is the sector keeping Britain trading.” www.theskillsshow.com...

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Mabanaft announces management restructure

...will be relocating to the UK with his family to take up the position. Going forward the company will continue to focus on traditional trading in physical petroleum products, focusing...