December 2023 Update Red Sea: Shipping companies avoiding the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks – 21 December In light of the recent attacks by Houthi rebels, container shipping companies are avoiding the Red Sea region. As the situation develops, we are sharing more detailed information and hoping for an international escort effort for […]
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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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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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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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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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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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In relation to the total amount of product moved by freight forwarders on behalf of their clients, incidents of damage and/or theft are mercifully rare. When it does occur, though, it is, at best, a massive hassle and inconvenience and, at worst, will lead to loss of profits and, worse still, irreplaceable stocks. Whilst you
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FRANCE Strikes are still happening and affecting fuel supply. See latest updates from Reuters: TotalEnergies needs to hike wages and negotiate with CGT union to end strikes – Le Maire | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/french-refineries-strike-continues-despite-requisition-threat-french-media-2022-10-12/ UK Port of Liverpool strike call from the 12th until the 17th October. More on: Report shows impact of port strikes |
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Beverage logistics specialists Robert Kukla UK have bolstered their management team by appointing the highly experienced Gavin Williams as Deep Sea Manager, from 1st September. The step is part of the company’s expansion plan and to support its growing business and commercial partnerships in the industry. A highly respected professional team leader, Williams will manage
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Please be aware of the impending important changes that HMRC are making. They will be closing their Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system in two stages: On 30 September 2022: the ability to make import declarations will end On 31 March 2023: the ability to make export declarations will end
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