Market & Supply 15

Opinion

Apprenticeships ‘vital’ in tackling industry skills shortage

During National Apprenticeship Week 2022, Logistics UK urged members to take advantage of available apprenticeship schemes to develop the next generation of talent the industry needs to keep the UK’s supply chains operating effectively.

News

Oil price at seven-year high amid supply concerns

Oil prices reach 7-year highs with the Ukraine crisis, winter storms, tight supply and reduced crude oil inventories adding to concerns over supply disruptions. Both Brent and WTI hitting seven-year highs.

News

Urban Driver apprenticeship tackles HGV driver crisis

The Urban Driver apprenticeship is designed to ease driver shortages and encourage younger drivers into an ageing HGV workforce. Seetec Outsource has supported Breedon Group to recruit 30 drivers.

Analysis

The changing face of the fuel depot

As the industry evolves fuel distributors and equipment suppliers talk about how depots have changed, what it takes to establish a new one, and the difference a good depot manager makes

Interview

Why are new UK oil fields essential to a sustainable future?

Katy Heidenreich of OGUK, argues that, contrary to widely expressed current views, the UK’s oil and gas industry is the nation’s best bet for building a green and low-carbon future – and that includes opening new oil fields like Cambo

Insight

A review of COP 26: the key ‘take-aways’

At the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, four key areas were highlighted that need to be addressed, commitments made and actions to be agreed to achieve the required energy transition to net zero.

Insight

Uniquely configured for supply reliability

The UK-wide disruption in fuel distribution in September and October served to highlight the vital role our industry plays in enabling the movement of goods and people.

News

Fuel and food continue to deliver for NWF

NWF Group plc, specialist distributor of fuel, food and feed across the UK, is reporting strong half yearly results, with a significant contribution from a strong fuels division.