IN THE NEWS UK-EU trade deal designed to ease Brexit-driven border frictions The trade deal hammered out between the UK and the European Union is being hailed by business groups and the logistics industry as a positive step toward reducing border frictions that have been in place since Britain formally left the EU in […]
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In this month’s Kukla News, we take a closer look at the 2025 edition of the London Wine Fair by catching up with the person at its helm: Event Director Hannah Tovey. Since taking over in 2018, Hannah has steered the Fair through a time of unprecedented change. From the challenges posed by the pandemic
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(Photo caption, opening photo: Kukla Beverage Logistics team at this year’s wine fair, from L to R: John Hay, Commercial Manager; Chris Porter, Marketing Collaborator; Martin Jacobs, KCD Director; Lynda Simms, Commercial Director; and Chris Pryke, Operations Director) May brings a sense of anticipation for the Kukla UK team, who, following what has become
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IN THE NEWS Tariff-related disruption spreading as US shippers ‘pause’ plans The tailwinds that brought a strong increase in US imports and certain exports last year have turned to cold, hard headwinds this year as disruptions caused by the Trump administration’s tariffs take root and multiply. The shock waves from those tariffs are rippling
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At Kukla, career growth is a pathway, and few stories embody this better than Erin Harvey’s. Our HR & Claims Manager at Kukla UK transitioned from retail management into logistics and human resources, revealing the power of transferable skills and the strength of a company that nurtures ambition at every level. Erin’s journey is a
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When considering the sheer volume of goods moved globally, incidents of damage or theft are mercifully rare, but they do happen. When they do, it’s important to understand where responsibility lies and what is, or isn’t, covered. A common misconception is that all shipments are automatically insured for their full value in transit. In reality,
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The UK continues to refine its customs and trade operations with significant changes underway. To help businesses stay informed and better understand these changes, our colleague Chris Porter at Kukla UK spoke with David Richardson, the Regulatory and Commercial Affairs Director at the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) and his colleagues – Sam Honey,
We are thrilled that Kukla UK will once again attend the London Wine Fair, at Olympia, Kensington, from Monday, May 19th, to Wednesday, May 21st, 2025. We invite you to join the event, continuing the tradition of meeting members of our leadership team at this prestigious annual trade event. We will be in the exact location
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Exporting wines to European markets and various global locations can be complex, equally sophisticated and meticulous. Kukla UK has long been a trusted name in delivering high-quality solutions, including how effectively the team manages wine exports across many regions. With an increasing number of clients, Kukla’s EU Division has become a vital partner in navigating
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IN THE NEWS New alliance vessel plans add to ongoing port congestion in Europe Severe congestion continues to plague ports across Europe with new alliance vessel plans combining with strikes, bad weather and fully occupied container yards to delay ships and disrupt terminal operations. The bottlenecks are being felt in both North Europe and
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