16 June 2021
Fuel is one of the biggest operating expenses in fleet management, but its costs aren’t limited to general use. According to a poll carried out by Fleet News, close to two-thirds (63.6%) of fleet managers have been victims of fuel theft or fraud; it’s an issue that costs UK businesses millions every year. So how do you keep your fuel – and the operation it powers – secure? This blog provides some tips and techniques to consider for protecting against direct theft from fuel tanks and larger scale theft from fuel delivery vehicles. Read More >>
30 April 2021
Originally set for 2040, the legislation banning the sales of petrol and diesel vehicles has now been brought forward to 2030. The 2030 ban, under the government’s green plan, will have a significant impact across several industries, from automotive to manufacturing, fleet and leasing to fuel logistics distribution. Here, we explore the possible impacts this legislation could have on the fuel logistics industry and the key considerations which need to be taken now ahead of the 2030 ban. Read More >>
23 March 2021
2021 sees Touchstar continuing to invest heavily in R&D, including recruitment into key development and support positions. The company are delighted to welcome three new individuals to (Chief Technical Officer) Ian Woolley’s expanding team. Read More >>
19 January 2021
Organisers of UKIFDA EXPO 2021, the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association have continued to monitor the situation in relation to Covid-19 and following the UK Government’s recent national lockdown announcement have now taken the decision to move the event from 19 & 20 May to 7 & 8 July 2021 at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Read More >>
18 January 2021
As 2020 begins to feel like a distant memory, it seems more than fitting to look ahead to 2021. As it will for almost every industry, 2020 will be remembered as an exceptionally challenging time for the fuel logistics sector. But what is 2021 likely to bring? This blog examines the trends and events predicted to impact fuel logistics over the next twelve months. Read More >>