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Opinion

Hydrogen trucks seen as haulage decarbonisation solution

...and customers for the past year or so: the heavy-duty transportation sector is on board with using hydrogen to effectively replace fossil fuels,” said David Burns, VP Clean Energy Development...

Analysis

Planning for the future: Nextgen skills for the fuels sector

...skills and capabilities we need to continue delivering change through innovation in transportation fuels. “With our apprenticeship programme, we continue to focus on developing technical skills within our plants and...

News

More energy developments for heavy transport vehicles

...around the bus to ensure passenger capacity comfort is not compromised. Founded in 1946, Wrightbus has been at the forefront of public transport for 75 years and is still based...
Logistics UK responds to General Election manifestos

Opinion

Logistics UK responds to General Election manifestos

...Conservative Party’s General Election manifesto, he commented: “The Conservative manifesto recognises the importance of transport and other infrastructure investment to support the economy, and our member businesses would welcome measures...

News

Launch of CODAS Fleet will help reduce transport costs

...The highly sophisticated, cloud-based scheduling algorithm, fully embedded in CODAS, enables users to rapidly create a robust transport plan that balances customer service with operational efficiency, adhering to customer, vehicle,...

Opinion

Truck drivers and cyclists: essential safety advice

...There are even more bikes on the road According to the UK’s Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, there’s been a huge increase in cycling across the country due to COVID-19, as...

News

Blackmer – warranty extended on TXD sliding vane pumps

TXD sliding vane pump from Blackmer Blackmer has extended the product warranty and performance assurance on its TXD Series sliding vane transport pumps. The standard warranty—which applies to models TXD2,...

News

Space saving equipment for tanker trucks

...truck chassis where space is now a premium. Bulk fluids transportation In the bulk fluids transportation market, Emco Wheaton engineers have met the space restriction challenge brought about by Euro...

News

Further increase to biofuel output as Greenergy increases production

...oils a proven feedstock to reduce on-road vehicle emissions, this strategic investment also supports Greenergy’s commitment to drive transport decarbonisation and meet future demand for advanced biofuels. Accelerating the transition...
Ken Cronin, UKIFDA

Interview

A Day in the Life… Ken Cronin

...About 25% of the time, I am in some form of transport going somewhere for a meeting. During the winter UKIFDA collects data on supply and demand issues from a...

News

Supply chain and logistics UK crime survey

The Scottish Secure Parking Group (SSPG), of which the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is a member, is seeking views on secure HGV parking across the UK, but particularly in Scotland. ...
Ken Cronin CEO UKIFDA

Opinion

Ken’s Corner – time to reflect

...the agenda for the next few months. Legislative influence and regulatory guidance We have a new government in the UK, and while their policies on heating and transport are not...

Opinion

Funding will accelerate alternative fuels

...Elizabeth de Jong, policy director at Logistics UK, comments: “The 2021 Comprehensive Spending Review must include significant investment into the nation’s transport infrastructure. With the UK seeking new international trading...