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A fire that broke out within a unit at Fawley refinery was quickly brought under control with a spokesperson describing it as ‘an isolated fire’ that was ‘quickly and safely contained and reassuring the public not to be alarmed by the use of flares.
Logistics UK has appointed a new policy director, Kate Jennings, to increase representation and influence in transport policy
The Tank Storage Association’s (TSA) Conference & Exhibition for professionals in the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector will return to the Coventry Building Society Arena in September 2022 with SAF demand and energy transition on the agenda.
Latest ONS data suggests UK HGV driver shortage remains chronic, according to Logistics UK, but that government and industry initiatives are working.
David Blevings of the Northern Ireland Oil Federation (NIOF) was part of a recent Reserve Force exercise in Kinloss, Scotland demonstrating the skills required to provide Reserve UK military deployable bulk petroleum and fuel transport capability at readiness in order to enable operational success
This report exists to observe the trials and tribulations of oil and energy markets and the pandemonium experienced since 1st March...
A new partnership between XPO Logistics and Veterans Into Logistics, will create pathways to employment as truck drivers by helping qualified candidates train for HGV licences and prepare for employment.
With the HGV driver shortage disrupting UK supply chains, Logistics UK is urging former HGV drivers to use government-funded refresher training courses to rejoin the profession.
Fears are growing for hundreds of jobs as well as energy resilience over reports that the Chinese backer for Grangemouth refinery, one of Scotland’s biggest employers, may appoint restructuring advisers.
Sharp increases in fuel costs coupled with global supply chain pressures are resulting in a dramatic escalation in cost for UK logistics companies with the economy affected by the resultant impact on demand.
A multi-year contract renewal to distribute fuel to filling stations throughout the UK has been awarded to XPO Logistics by Tesco plc., extending a partnership that has already run for over 25 years
The government’s announcement of an additional £20million to boost HGV driver facilities is a positive step forward for industry, according to Logistics UK but roadside service operators must apply for funding urgently to implement improvements as quickly as possible.
The industry responds to pricing and supply issues with fuel distributors reporting issues with product availability in a volatile oil price market.
Considering the implication of red diesel rebate changes Niki Holt, head of commercial at Certas Energy, examines the ripple effect of red diesel duty reform as it fuels increased interest in cleaner-burning alternatives.
As the shocking events in Ukraine continue to unfold, Governments around the world are in an increasing state of panic when it comes to the supply of commodities from Russia...
Suttons Tankers has announced a £15m investment in its UK fleet as part of its commitment to continuously improve driver working conditions in response to driver feedback.
The government plan for hydrogen production, announced as part of the Energy Strategy, has been broadly welcomed by the industry although there are concerns that more needs to be done if the UK is to take the lead on this low carbon fuel.
The fuel industry has moved to quell suggestions of fuel shortages which could prompt panic-buying in the run-up to Easter as activists continue to block access to terminals and prevent tankers leaving ports.
Craggs Energy Selects Green Biofuels’ Gd+ HVO for launch of UK’s first in-land HVO fuel terminal to provide drop-in renewable alternative to red and white diesel
Fleet engineers can keep pace with rapidly evolving vehicle technology such as autonomous vehicles and fuel cell technology at Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer conference.
Drivers urged not to panic buy as protests at major fuel depots continue into a fourth day creating fuel shortages at forecourts in the South East.
Amidst fears of diesel shortages a tanker delivered 33,000 tonnes of Russian diesel to a UK port over the weekend despite government-imposed sanctions under which Russian-owned or flagged vessels are now banned from UK ports.
