The London Wine Fair at Kensington Olympia has long been a cornerstone event for the global wine industry, drawing together producers, distributors and enthusiasts from around the world. This year’s one was held from 20 to 22 May 2024. Kukla UK was honoured to be exhibiting once again at this prestigious trade event at stand B37. (Photo, from left to the right: Commercial Manager John Hay, Business Development Manager Chris Porter, Kukla Customs Division Director Martin Jacobs, Operations Director Chris Pryke, French Division Manager Liam Jacobs, Commercial Director Lynda Simms and Managing Director Steve Wood).
From the moment the doors opened on the first day, our leadership team – Managing Director Steve Wood, Commercial Director Lynda Simms, Business Development Manager Chris Porter, Operations Director Chris Pryke, Kukla Customs Division Director Martin Jacobs, Commercial Manager John Hay and French Division Manager Liam Jacobs – welcomed a constant flow of visitors to our stand. Attendees were keen to learn about our service solutions, specifically designed to tackle the unique distribution and logistics challenges the wine industry faces. It was immediately apparent that there was a strong interest in our growing reputation for ‘going the extra mile’.
Managing Director Steve Wood: “Particularly pleasing was the recurring response from attendees that Kukla comes highly recommended.”
“Kukla UK’s continued participation at the London Wine Fair underscores our commitment to supporting the global wine community,” said our Managing Director, Steve Wood. “Particularly pleasing was the recurring response from attendees that Kukla comes highly recommended.”
Our presence at the fair was dynamic. These interactions highlighted our vital role in bringing the global wine community together through seamless logistics.
Commercial Director Lynda Simms: “Our services resonate deeply with producers and buyers looking for reliable logistics solutions tailored to their needs.”
“The energy and interest we saw at Kukla UK stand was truly inspiring,” remarked Lynda Simms, our Commercial Director. “It’s clear that our services resonate deeply with producers and buyers looking for reliable logistics solutions tailored to their specific needs.”
As the fair moved into its second day, the excitement around the Kukla UK stand continued to grow. The buzz was unmistakable, with more attendees eager to explore how our services could benefit their operations. Our team handled numerous inquiries with enthusiasm and this high level of engagement demonstrated a strong interest in Kukla UK’s offerings.
Business Development Manager Chris Porter: “The conversations we’ve had over these three days are invaluable.”
“The connections we’ve made and the conversations we’ve had over these three days are invaluable,” added Chris Porter, our Business Development Manager. “It’s evidence of our role as a trusted partner in the wine logistics industry and we’re excited about all the opportunities that lie ahead.”
We engaged in numerous meaningful conversations about the latest market trends and how Kukla’s comprehensive suite of import and export services for cased or bulk wines, groupage or full load movements, environmentally friendly solutions and temperature-controlled logistics can meet all shipping needs. Additionally, we discussed specific and specialised value-added offerings including marine or duty insurance cover, protection from loss of profit and our dedicated beverage “white glove” specialist carriage services for high-value orders.
The final day of the London Wine Fair marked the conclusion of our highly successful participation. We significantly expanded our network, forging new relationships and initiating conversations that could undoubtedly lead to future partnerships and growth.
“Kukla UK’s stand was a focal point for meaningful interactions and business development, reinforcing our ‘can do’ reputation in drinks logistics,” concluded Chris Porter, Kukla UK’s Business Development Manager.
