FTA has today (27 November 2019) announced that the Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) is to be extended to cover Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) from 1 January 2020. From this date, any vehicle wishing to load LPG at participating terminals must be inspected under the SLPS when their existing pass… Read more »
FTA response to Bristol City Council’s clean air proposals
In response to the lack of clarity regarding Bristol City Council’s clean air proposals, Chris Yarsley, FTA’s Policy Manager for the South West of England, comments: “As the voice of the UK logistics industry, FTA is calling for Bristol City Council to clarify its proposals on the new hybrid Clean… Read more »
CNG Fuels will use manure to offer first Net Zero fuel for HGVs
CNG Fuels today announced plans to become the UK’s first supplier of carbon neutral fuel for HGVs, using manure to help fleet operators achieve Net Zero emissions. The company is also consulting on how its network of refuelling stations can best accommodate low-carbon hydrogen and battery electric technologies for HGVs,… Read more »
Trade Association urges Labour Party to consider liquid biofuels following Thirty by 2030 report
With the publication of Labour’s ‘Thirty by 2030′ report, trade association UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), is disappointed that the report contains no reference to biofuels in their future home bioenergy mix and are concerned that a focus on the electrification of heating could increase fuel poverty across… Read more »
Certas Energy HGV refuelling bunker opens in Northamptonshire’s Golden Triangle
Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent supplier of fuels and lubricants, recently opened its latest HGV refuelling bunker site at the popular Red Lion Truckstop, a fixture of Northamptonshire’s ‘Golden Triangle’ of logistics for over 30 years. The official opening ceremony will take place on Friday 11th October, and will… Read more »
UK businesses concerned about transition to alternative fuels
Allstar Business Solutions, the UK’s leading fuel management company, has revealed (18 September) that nearly 88% of fleet industry experts believe that reducing emissions should be a priority. According to the research, businesses are also concerned about embracing future business/trend requirements with three fifths (60%) of fleet operators believing that transitioning to alternative fuels (AF)… Read more »
AS 24 network is growing
Things are changing in AS 24! In the last few months the AS 24 team have been working on the expansion of their network in the UK to better support you on the road. AS 24 are proud to announce that the company’s expansion and becoming one of the market… Read more »
The future of diesel
UK Haulier partner K&S McKenzie Ltd. have published a fascinating opinion piece all about what the future holds for diesel fuel. We share this article with UK Haulier readers, here. In the 1890s Rudolf Diesel invented an efficient compression-ignition internal combustion engine, an engine that bears his name to this… Read more »
Spending Review – a golden opportunity missed says RHA
Although focusing on spending, the Road Haulage Association is disappointed that Chancellor Sajid Javid made no mention of the keenly anticipated reduction in fuel duty in the most recent Spending Review. “Recent weeks have seen much speculation of a 2ppl fuel duty cut,” said RHA chief executive Richard Burnett. “Today’s… Read more »
Industry-first Bio-LNG offering for Flogas customers
Flogas Britain – a major supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) – has added liquid biomethane (Bio-LNG) to its off-grid energy supply, marking the industry’s very first Bio-LNG solution for commercial and industrial operations. Available immediately, the new Bio-LNG offering is targeted at businesses running… Read more »
