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Den Hartogh has been installing telematics on its tank containers for the last 10 years.
Now, the logistics company has been celebrating a major milestone as a large part of its isocyanate fleet has been equipped with this IT solution.
Den Hartogh can now add a broad variety of sensor information, where temperature and pressure details are vital.
Peter Boodt, technical supervisor at Den…
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Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners and Joachim Herz Stiftung have together reached an agreement to sell their interest in VTG.
The parties have agreed to sell to a consortium of funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
The agreement provides for the sale of a 72.5% majority stake in VTG, comprised of an…
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Soaring fuel prices have put the haulage industry in crisis with the cost of running a tanker up £20,000 (€23,000) on last year, a freight boss has said.
Lesley O'Brien, director of Freight Link Europe, said "pretty much everything you buy comes on the back of a truck" so customers were paying more.
Her comments come as the RAC said it now costs £98 (€114) to fill the average car with…
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StocExpo made a successfully return with over 150 exhibitors, thousands of visitors and a busy conference.
Thousands of industry professionals, including representatives from the likes of Shell and Vopak, as well as key terminals and storage players from over 100 countries worldwide, gathered at the event to discuss the industry’s hottest trends browse the future-shaping exhibition floor.…
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GRILLO-WERKE has had its entire fleet of sulphur dioxide tank containers equipped with telematics from Intermodal Telematics (IMT).
Dirk Sehlhoff, product manager SO of GRILLO-WERKE AG, based in Duisburg, Germany, said: “The main reason for our decision to choose IMT's telematics solution is that location queries of our fleet are possible worldwide, without gaps and in real time.
“This…
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Hoyer logistics group has outlined new ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions by 2025.
In a statement, the Hamburg-based firm said it took its responsibility for the generations of today and the future very seriously.
Social responsibility, environmental protection and sustainable economic management are solid pillars of the entrepreneurial activity of the HOYER Group.
Now, the logistics…
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Saudi Aramco has laid out plans to produce hydrogen-powered tankers.
The oil and gas major’s plan include developing related technologies through the company’s advanced innovation centre, a senior company official said.
“Saudi Aramco is cooperating with major motor manufacturers and technology developers to support developing internal combustion engine models, technologies with lower…
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Nexxiot has announced it will acquire a majority interest in the Swedish technology firm MOST - a provider of real-time cargo monitoring services.
Through its acquisition of MOST, Nexxiot will significantly consolidate its position as an innovator in the cargo IoT space. Nexxiot operates in more than 160 countries and is a leading provider of AI-powered data solutions for supply chain…
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A recent survey of UK and Ireland Fuel Distribution Association (UKIFDA) members revealed that staff turnover and vacancies were manageable but that they were increasing.
The industry has historically had a low level of non-UK passport holders as drivers, UKIFDA said.
As in previous years the organisation also said it will soon launch its Get Winter Ready campaign urging consumers to order…
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The key speakers and industry topics have been revealed by trade association the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) for the two-day Future Fuels conference.
The UKIFDA EXPO 2021 will be held on 7-8 July, which will include a ministerial address by Lord Callanan, Minister for Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility.
“We are very pleased with the plans for this year’s…
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The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has now been approved as a remote training centre for tanker drivers.
As one of the largest training providers for drivers in the UK this new remote training centre will allow UKIFDA to continue to provide their complete ‘one stop shop’ tanker driver training in a remote environment.
UKIFDA CEO Ken Cronin said: “The Department of…
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Fleet apprentice Liam Murray has been awarded Abbey Logistics’ annual apprentice of the year award 2020.
Since joining Abbey in 2018, Liam has quickly become an established member of his team and has already contributed several new initiatives in the business that benefit both his colleagues and customers.
An Abbey apprenticeship scheme is a structured programme managed centrally through our…
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With the Brexit transition period nearing its end, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has endorsed the Government’s acknowledgement that “time is running out for business to prepare”.
The UK government and EU negotiators are deadlocked on issues like state aid rules and fishing rights, which could scupper any hopes for a deal after December 31.
RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said:…
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Abbey Logistics has contribute to a short film highlighting the careers available in logistics as part of National Lorry Week which starts on 16 November.
The haulage company was approached by The Road Haulage Association and the film features an interview with Liam Murray.
He is one of Abbey’s current apprentices and the film highlights some of the opportunities available for young people,…
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Stolt-Nielsen Limited reported a third-quarter net profit of $29.2 million (€24.6 million) for the year ending August 31.
The company revealed latest revenues of $474 million (€403 million), compared with a net profit attributable to shareholders of $3.6 million (€3 million), with revenue of $503.5 million (€427 million), in the second quarter of 2020.
Stolt Tankers reported lower…
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Suttons has been recognised at the annual BP safety awards for its excellent proactive attitude to safety all year round.
The global company also won praise for its response over the past six months to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The awards have been held remotely this year due to the current restrictions.
BP awarded Suttons drivers Alistair Greenwood, Dave Adams, Steve Whitlam, and Steve…
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Abbey Logistics has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace.
Alcumus SafeContractor is a third-party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management.
The scheme is accredited by UKAS, the UK’s national accreditation body for certification providers and they are…
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