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Press Release WSTA – Wine drinkers hit by biggest single duty hike since 1975

Blog, News / 17/03/2023 17/03/2023

Chancellor delivers bitter blow to wine businesses and consumers The Wine and Spirit Trade Association is deeply disappointed that the Chancellor has chosen to stifle British business and punish the UK’s cash-strapped consumers by significantly increasing wine and spirit duty. The announcement comes after the WSTA warned that any alcohol duty increase would stoke inflation, …

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A day in the life – Interview with Liam Jacobs, French Import Manager & Int’l Forwarding and Operations Agent by Chris Porter

Blog / 23/02/2023 23/02/2023

I had the pleasure of speaking with Liam Jacobs, Kukla UK French Import Manager and International Forwarding and Operations Agent. In this interview, Liam talks about his role, the challenges he and his team have overcome, what he enjoys most about working at Kukla UK, and much more. So, let’s dive in! Liam, first, tell …

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David Richardson (DR), Regulatory & Commercial Affairs Director at the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA)

Q&A with David Richardson, Regulatory & Commercial Affairs Director, WSTA – Update on regulatory issues 2023

1 Comment / Blog / 23/02/2023 23/02/2023

David very kindly took the time out of his busy schedule at the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) to talk to Chris Porter for Kukla News and update us on regulatory issues. He generously shared his insights and expertise on various other important related topics. David, thank you again for taking the time to …

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Kukla UK and Kukla Portugal are enhancing their dedicated beverage and ambient food solutions

1 Comment / Blog, Information Update / 30/01/2023 15/03/2023

Kukla UK and Kukla Portugal announce the enhancement of their dedicated beverage and ambient food solutions between the two countries. Starting in February 2023, customers can access a wider range of quality logistics services. This includes groupage (LCL) consolidation services Full Container Load (FCL), Bulk, customs advice and assistance, temperature controlled equipment and bonded and …

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Information Update 2023

2 Comments / Blog, Information Update, News / 26/01/2023 21/03/2023

March 2023 New Zealand – 21 March Port Nelson in New Zealand is currently facing delays due to congestion and schedule disruptions. Rest assured that our team will advise customers of any issues that may affect their orders. Italy – 20 March The construction work on the rail line in Germany is still causing some …

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Information updated 23 January 2023

Blog, Information Update, News / 16/01/2023 23/01/2023

Italy Due to high winds in Rotterdam, operations have been reduced recently. Some delays have occurred with the vessels departing for the UK, however the team are monitoring the situation closely and will advice of any delays as necessary. (23 January) France Kukla is monitoring the potential strike planned in France for 26 January and …

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Robert Kukla boosts its management power in 2023

1 Comment / Blog / 09/01/2023 09/01/2023

Following continued growth in Germany and rapid success across its network of 12 branch locations throughout Europe, Robert Kukla Group is strengthening its management team at its headquarters in Munich. Mr Robert Richter joins as Group CFO, existing senior managers’ Mr Axel Bohnensteffen and Mr Dennis Mahnecke will head the Intermodal and Trucking / Warehousing …

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Disruptions and delays

Blog, Information Update / 12/12/2022 20/12/2022

Border Force officers to strike over Christmas PCS members employed by the Home Office on passport control will take action at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow airports on December 23, 24, 25, 26 28, 29 and 30 and 31. Members will also strike at the Port of Newhaven on the same …

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MANAGING YOUR FINE WINE AND EN PRIMEUR SHIPMENTS

1 Comment / Blog / 01/12/2022 01/12/2022

As with extreme heat in the summer, the season of sub-zero temperatures and biting winds brings similar challenges and it becomes necessary once again to at least consider protecting your cargo from thermal shocks. Nowhere is this more important than with the movement of high-value products such as en primeurs, private cellars or any rare, …

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November situation update

1 Comment / Blog, Information Update / 28/11/2022 28/11/2022

CHILE The strike in San Antonio, Chile, ended on 25 November. It paralysed the container terminal. Because of the strike, several ships were diverted and a container ship was forced to sail without completing its unloading. There will be ongoing disruption whilst operations get back to normal. USA Eight hundred International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Local …

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