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Abbey Logistics CEO Steve Granite has responded to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s comments about the HGV driver shortage and the government’s unworkable plan to offer a temporary driver visa to drivers from the EU.
Speaking to Sky News and BBC News, Granite suggested that a temporary visa scheme was not attractive for drivers and only a long-term driver visa system and adding HGV…
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Stolt-Nielsen Limited has reported an operating profit of $24.1 million (€21 million) for the third quarter and first nine months of 2021.
This was up from $12.6 million (€10.9 million) for the same period 12 months ago, reflecting improved trading results, lower owning expenses and a gain on the sale of a ship.
Stolthaven Terminals reported operating profit of $19.8 million (€17.1…
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The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has welcomed the Government’s latest initiatives to manage the impact of the supply chain emergency that is delaying or preventing vital materials from reaching customers in the manufacturing and process industries.
There are ongoing issues still to be resolved and clarity is required in relation to the workability of the Government’s measures and in…
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Wincanton has extended its framework agreement with BAE Systems for five years.
The contract extension builds on existing services provided by Wincanton for BAE Systems, incorporating supply chain solutions across its air sector and UK shipbuilding operations, extending a 23-year relationship.
Over the course of its relationship, Wincanton and BAE Systems have worked together in partnership to…
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HOYER has gained an experienced new colleague to strategically expand its logistics activities relating to Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Services.
Johan Wramsby, has been named as the new director of IBC Logistics Americas.
With more than 19 years of professional experience in Hoover CS, one of the world’s leading leasers of stainless steel Intermediate Bulk Containers, Wramsby has…
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French logistics firm Modalis has received a new series of LAG trailer vehicles.
This will help to almost double the ompany’s revenue in the next three years with the help of the Belgium-based trailer builder.
The new vehicles including a mix of container chassis, tipping container chassis, aluminium silos and box containers.
LAG is also set to introduce new products in its intermodal range…
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Suttons Tankers has appointed a new fleet director to further support the strategic growth plans of the business.
Steve Hassall’s role is part of a continuous improvement plan to futureproof the scalability of the business and support the ambitious growth plans.
With over 30 years in the logistics industry, Hassall has extensive knowledge of the fleet Suttons operate, the policies in place…
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The European Federation of Tank Cleaning Organisations (EFTCO) has announced the successful global membership application of Depotrans Brazil as its latest member.
The company is EFTCO’s second global member.
DEPOTRANS has proven their quality approach to tank cleaning with the quality audit SASSMAQ - a comparable audit system to SQAS in South America. This was completed alongside EFTCO’s…
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Ever since ONEtobeONE started in 2008, the goal has always been to offer a platform that benefits the entire tank transport supply chain.
With more than 12,000 companies already connected, ONEtobeONE has become a sizeable platform within the tank transport sector, attracting more suppliers, carriers and cleaning stations each month.
Carriers use it to send out a large number of cleaning…
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Stolt Tank Containers (STC) has opened a new ISO tank depot in Scotland.
Tank Wash Scotland is now operational in Grangemouth, Scotland. The city is home to Scotland's largest port, handling nine million tonnes of cargo and over 225,000 shipping containers.
Stolt said this was an ideal place for the depot to support customers given its convenient connections to the local rail freight network…
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Scotland-based Oilfast has invested more than £700,000 (€825,000) in its fleet expansion programme with the addition of five Volvo FE 6×2 Rigid Tankers.
The fuel distribution company, specialising in heating oil, red diesel, derv and licensed AdBlue said the fleet additions are part of its commitment to expand and improve.
The company has a growing base in Wales with eight depots across…
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Logistics specialist Suttons Tankers has taken delivery of 14 new Volvo FMXs after being impressed by the performance of a demonstrator supplied by local dealer Thomas Hardie Commercials.
The first order of rigids to join its fleet comprises a mix of seven 6x4 rigids and seven 8x4 tridems for use exclusively on the company’s contract transporting sludge for Yorkshire Water.
Mark Scott, fleet…
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Avfuel Corporation is collaborating with General Aviation Modifications (GAMI) by providing its distribution expertise for the engineering company’s high-octane unleaded avfuel - G100UL.
GAMI announced the FAA approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) authorising use of its G100UL high-octane unleaded avfuel.
These new STCs represent the initial major milestone for bringing G100UL…
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Den Hartogh is equipping its entire TDI container fleet with GPS Temperature Telematics - providing live GPS positioning and temperature control.
This will enable the fleet to make data driven decisions in real time based on GPS positions, product temperature and heating settings.
“We want our customers to recognise and value our service of organising safe and reliable transport of bulk…
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Abbey Logistics has announced the acquisition of south-west based liquid food tanker specialist Welch Hire including the company’s customer base and tank hire business.
The transaction extends Abbey’s network coverage with the addition of 48 bulk liquid road tankers and 13 tractor units.
Welch is well known in the bulk liquid food and animal feed markets in both the UK and Europe, and the…
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Quala and UTLX have partnered to offer full-service rail car cleaning and maintenance services at Quala’s Pasadena location.
Quala Rail & Specialty offers comprehensive rail car cleaning services and with the addition of UTLX Field Services, customers will have access to a full set of maintenance, repair, inspections, and qualifications at one site.
The Texas-based company will continue to…
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North-west UK fuel supplier Crown Oil is now running its entire fleet on renewable diesel fuel as it commits to reduce its direct CO2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90%.
The Greater Manchester business, part of the £420 million (€490 million) turnover Crown Oil family of companies, believes it is the first supplier in the UK to run all of its oil delivery vehicles on hydrotreated vegetable oil…
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