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Logistics UK responds to General Election manifestos

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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Suttons Tankers agrees deal

...a national shared user-support network.” “We welcome this approach by Suttons Group”, added Stuart Carlyon, VP operations industrial transport within Network Logistics & Transport Division, DHL Supply Chain. “Like us,...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...
Industry responds to government hydrogen plans

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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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Drivers’ hours consultation

The Department for Transport (DfT) is consulting on changes to legislation concerning drivers’ hours, highlighted as part of the Red Tape Challenge. The changes include: the possibility of allowing a...

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Focusing on fleet safety

This autumn the Freight Transport Association has a range of initiatives and events designed to help with fleet safety starting with the Safety in Logistics conference this Wednesday (12th October)...

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Biofuels for heat, transport and electricity

The recently published UK Renewable Energy Roadmap Update states that biofuels for heat, transport and electricity must offer genuine carbon savings and be cost effective in meeting climate change objectives....
The future of the UK's refineries

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The future for the UK’s refineries

...perhaps a greater challenge than it has ever seen before. The UK downstream has a central role to play in decarbonising the transport sector. It lies at the heart of...
Compass Fuel Oils distributor diaries

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Distributor diaries September 2023

...than happy to get stuck in,” said David Damary-Thompson, general manager of Craggs Energy.  “The search and rescue team are a fantastic set of people who deserve all the support...