When you think about moving wine, beer, or spirits, you might picture ships unloading at busy ports or HGVs making their way along motorways. But beverage logistics involves far more than transport alone. One area which is often overlooked but absolutely vital is bonded warehousing. With a history stretching back almost three centuries, bonded warehousing […]
IN THE NEWS ROAD FREIGHT EU road transport ready for tomorrow’s smart tacho deadline Following several intermediary milestones for the retrofitting of the smart tachograph version 2 (G2V2), the final deadline for heavy-duty vehicles has arrived. Starting 19 August 2025, all heavy-duty vehicles registered in the EU and operating in Member States other
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Chris Pryke, Kukla UK Operations Director, has decades of hands-on experience in keeping wines safe from vineyard to warehouse, even when the weather is extreme. In busy summer and winter seasons, transporting high-value beverages without compromising quality demands more than just the right truck. It takes careful planning, trusted partnerships, and an understanding of each
When you think about logistics for wine, beer, or spirits, the focus is often on packaging, shipping lanes, or pallets. But for temperature-sensitive goods, there’s another critical element at play: the refrigerated container, better known in the trade as the reefer. At Kukla UK, we know that maintaining the right temperature isn’t just a technical
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IN THE NEWS Italy Rail Network Disruptions and How We’re Responding As we move through the busy summer period, the Italian logistics landscape continues to face significant pressure, with rail congestion, infrastructure works and ongoing strike activity affecting transport services across the country. At Kukla UK, we are actively monitoring these developments and remain committed
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As we move through the busy summer period, the Italian logistics landscape continues to face significant pressure, with rail congestion, infrastructure works and ongoing strike activity affecting transport services across the country. At Kukla UK, we are actively monitoring these developments and remain committed to finding the most effective solutions for your shipments. Ongoing
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From vineyards in Georgia to breweries in Japan, and from traditional distillers in Mexico to premium wine producers in Greece, the global drinks trade is rich in diversity and deeply complex in logistics. At Kukla UK, we proudly connect this vibrant world, supporting importers and exporters with tailored transport solutions and regulatory expertise. As a
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As the new Trade Development Manager at Kukla UK, Emma Canty brings expertise, passion and precision to drinks logistics. In this Q&A, conducted by Chris Porter, Emma unpacks shifting global wine trends, the growing demand for organic and sustainable products, and why speed and delivering service excellence in a complex market remain non-negotiables. She also
In cross-border logistics, no two shipments are quite the same, especially when navigating the fine print of customs and document checks. All goods imported into the United Kingdom are classified as Third Country imports and are therefore subject to a range of regulatory requirements, which must be determined and applied on a case-by-case basis, whilst
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IN THE NEWS UK’s £170 billion logistics sector is unsung hero of the economy The UK logistics sector generates £170 billion for the UK economy, employs over 8% of the nation’s workforce and is a key enabler in the government achieving its growth agenda, according to The Logistics Report 2025, Logistics UK’s annual review
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