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Distributor diaries June 2024
...Middle East division. With the CTS group growing through acquisitions, the role was developed into a General Manager role to take on some more of the day-to-day commercial functions from...
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OPEC+ continues oil production cut in uncertain market
...into effect today, 5 December, in an already churning oil market. Speaking after yesterday’s OPEC+ meeting, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at Wood Mackenzie, said: “The decision by OPEC+...
Opinion
Industry responds to government hydrogen plans
...additional announcements from DESNZ, including the publication of a hydrogen production delivery roadmap, which sets out the journey to 2035, a new pathway for hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure, and...
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Government declares support for UK aviation as it unveils SAF mandate
...our plan to grow the economy, the measures announced today will give both UK aviation and the UK SAF industry the certainty they need.” The government has also launched a consultation today into a range of...
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Renewable fuel acquisition set to accelerate HGV decarbonisation
...UK transport, creating one of Europe’s largest fully integrated biomethane suppliers for heavy transport. Skyrocketing demand A new holding company, ReFuels, has been established to better reflect the growing scope...
Insight
Fuelling commercial road transport: the future energy mix
...transport category should be static machinery, off-road vehicles, agriculture, fork-lifts, pick-ups, etc. Commercial road transport plays a vital role in the lifeblood of the economy, keeping it moving so to...
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Increased demand for hydrogen-fuelled HGVs sees UK expansion for fuel cell manufacturer
...centre of London and next to a growing group of manufacturers helping decarbonise road transport, including current customer Tevva Motors, the hydrogen and electric truck OEM which is based in...
Opinion
Industry disappointed by lack of government response to ‘Fuelling the Future’ report
Logistics UK shares the Transport Committee’s disappointment regarding government’s response to the Fuelling the Future report. Michelle Gardner, deputy director of policy at Logistics UK comments: “While government’s response did...
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Virtual event considers future logistics
...of the art, immersive live events platform, the one-day event will feature leading voices from across the logistics and transport sectors, who will explore the forces set to shape the...
Opinion
Roll out of E10 petrol in Northern Ireland is welcomed by UKPIA
...up to 10 percent ethanol, which brings Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK, has been welcomed by UKPIA as a further step towards reducing transport carbon...
Opinion
Fuel tech company says £200m zero emission HGV investment is not enough
...must be a move to zero emission transport, but we are a long way from that. “The initiative launched yesterday is fantastic for the haulage industry, but it is a...
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Industry leaders urge government to cut duty on low carbon liquid fuels
Business leaders and environmental campaigners have called for greater support for organisations seeking sustainable alternatives to diesel fuel. More than 30 industry leaders and environmental campaigners have today urged ministers...
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Leading hydrogen trade group lobbies parliament to propel UK to net zero
...parliament on crucial ways to deliver clean growth, energy security and net zero goals. Three key priorities Businesses across energy, transport and industry joined representatives of the UKHFCA for the...
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Volvo tests hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads
...produce their own electricity onboard – making them suitable for longer transport assignments. Now, the trucks have been tested on public roads for the first time. But not just any...
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Wrightbus unveils new Rightech EV truck brand to accelerate fleet decarbonisation
Zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus today took the wraps off four new EV products as it laid out its plans to become a global transport leader, providing affordable options for...
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New apprenticeship programme sees first HGV driver qualify
...although not a new issue the combination of Covid and Brexit has put increasing pressure on the industry. Paul Scott, AV Dawson’s transport manager said: “Michael joined AV Dawson in...
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Cobo Tankers brings back fuel distributor factory visits
Considered one of the leaders in the production of tankers for the transport of petroleum products, Cobo Tankers & Services Ltd is a company dedicated to the manufacture, repair and...
Opinion
Logistics operators report escalating costs as fuel prices soar
...impact on demand. In a survey carried out by Logistics UK, 71% of UK logistics companies reported an escalation in the cost of transporting goods during Q1 2022 compared to...