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Logistics UK crowned Trade Association of the Year
Logistics UK has been crowned Trade Association of the Year at the 2022 Memcom Excellence Awards in recognition of its work in understanding and alleviating impacts on supply chains.
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Could fish slime hold the key to transport decarbonisation?
Slime secreted by predator-avoiding fish could hold the key to transport decarbonisation.
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Fuel distributor to close Arran depot due to ageing storage tanks
Certas Energy reassures customers that the closure of its Brodick depot on the Isle of Arran due to ageing storage tanks will not interrupt supply with fuel to be distributed by ferry instead
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DCC Oil Ireland rebrands to Certa Ireland
DCC Oil Ireland has announced a rebrand to Certa Ireland with all its consumer-facing brands adopting the new Certa brand.
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Board changes at Abbey Logistics as CEO moves to executive chairman role
Robust management team at Abbey Logistics enables CEO to move to executive chairman role.
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Essar strengthens governance through Board appointment of Mark Palios
Essar strengthens governance through Board appointment of Mark Palios, chairman and co-owner of Tranmere Rovers FC, as an independent non-executive board director
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Valero Energy confirms third Texaco ‘Support for Sport’ club funding initiative
Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited confirms third Texaco ‘Support for Sport’ club funding initiative which, to date, has seen €260,000 distributed amongst 52 sports clubs across Ireland
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Essar Oil UK signs offtake agreement with Vertex Hydrogen to support decarbonisation
Essar Oil UK signs ‘Heads of Terms’ offtake agreement with Vertex Hydrogen for 280MW+ of Hydrogen, to support the decarbonisation of its processes
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Trade publications come together to support the fuel distribution market
Fuel Oil News and Downstream join forces to produce one industry-leading title for the liquid fuel market in the UK and Ireland
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Mabanaft expands portfolio through Swindon acquisition
Mabanaft expands portfolio through the acquisition of Swindon Truckstop as part of its strategic network development
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NI oil stocks starting to replenish after high demand saw supplies run low
Trade body, NIOF, confirms NI oil stocks are recovering after running low due to unexpectedly high demand
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Fleet managers to benefit from Republic of Ireland launch
In a move that will benefit fleet managers, Silvey Fleet, reseller of fuel cards and fleet management solutions, has launched into Irish market.
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Liquid fuel distribution sector to benefit from new format event in 2023
In response to industry feedback, trade association, UKIFDA, announces a new format to the liquid fuel sector annual conference
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People moves within the fuel distribution industry
Recent people moves within the fuel and energy distribution sector.
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Oil price recovery and staycations fuel growth for J.R. Rix & Sons
High oil prices combined with a growing demand for holiday homes saw East Yorkshire family-own business J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd increase turnover by 42 per cent last year.
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British fuel tech company deal targets environmental impact of marine sector
Fuel tech company SulNOx Group Plc strengthens its position in the marine sector through a deal with a commercial boat manufacturer for distribution of fuel conditioners
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Joint venture creates new company for commercial scale hydrogen production across UK and Ireland
Joint venture between HydraB and Aberdeen and Armstrong Capital Management, creates new company HyGen Energy Holdings Limited for commercial scale hydrogen production across UK and Ireland.
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Unprecedented demand for Transport Manager conferences – Logistics UK says ‘book now’
Logistics UK’s Transport Manager 2022 conferences have 38% more bookings than at the same stage in 2021. Live events are planned at 10 UK venues as well as a virtual conference.
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Global renewable green hydrogen pioneer Lhyfe launches in UK
UK launch for renewable green hydrogen pioneer Lhyfe indicates belief in UK opportunity for global hydrogen leadership
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UM Terminals manager takes to the water again to support spinal cord injury charity
UM Terminals manager Jo Winning is swimming to fundraise for people affected by spinal cord injuries.
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Growth sees oil recycling specialist Slicker Recycling expand team
One of the country’s leading lubricating oil recycling specialists has announced a series of appointments within its interceptor support team following a period of growth.
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Highland Fuels’ site facelift reflects fuel distributor’s investment in retail forecourts
A filling station in Irvine has re-opened with a brand-new Esso forecourt and Morrisons Daily convenience store after being refurbished in a Highland Fuels investment project.
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Lead of net zero review, Chris Skidmore MP, visits HyNet on first day of UK tour
Former Energy and Climate Change Minister, Chris Skidmore MP, appointed by Liz Truss to lead a review of net zero, visited HyNet as the first stop on UK net zero tour
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Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery selected for the next phase of CCUS sequencing
Government’s announcement of projects shortlisted under BEIS Phase-2 Cluster Sequencing for CCUS deployment sees Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery among those successful.