14 March 2025
In the fuel delivery industry, safety is of utmost importance due to the presence of flammable gases and vapours. One critical aspect of ensuring safety in such hazardous environments is the use of ATEX-certified mobile computers. This article explores why this is a necessity rather than a 'nice to have'. Read More >>
03 March 2025
James D Bilsland is a family-driven fuel and lubricants distributor with a customer-focussed ethos at the heart of its operation. James D Bilsland was set up in 1964, operating just one lorry delivering tractor diesel and vaporising oil to local farmers. It has grown to become one of the leading operators in the oil and gas industry supplying fuels and lubricants to Scotland and the North of England. The company has recently invested in Touchstar mobile computing technology to optimise delivery and boost customer service. Read More >>
04 February 2025
The risks associated with unstable global politics and even pandemics, will never go away, and will continue to put pressure on the strategy logistics firms adopt. Boardrooms around the world cite the importance of building businesses that can withstand and respond to market tensions. But how can they achieve this cost effectively? Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed the evolution of more innovative technologies that support improvements to supply chain management. This blog examines those solutions in greater detail. Read More >>
09 December 2024
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves made history when she became the first female in British parliamentary history to deliver a Budget. Billed as a Budget made up of ‘tough decisions’, it was feared British business would bear the brunt of shoring up the economy and investing in public services. Indeed, many feared any proposed changes would be to the detriment of meeting green policy obligations. In the end, the Budget brought some relief in terms of fuel overheads and helping some firms invest in a greener future. However, it wasn’t without pain, particularly that related to increases to employment costs. Read More >>
02 December 2024
As the fuel logistics market continually looks at ways to improve operational and financial performance, we talk to Gordon Hyland, Sales Director (TouchStar Technologies – Fuel Logistics Division) to discuss how a move to digitisation helps with that. Read More >>