IN THE NEWS ROAD FREIGHT New European skilled driver mobility project tackles chronic shortages Europe is facing a severe shortage of bus, coach and truck drivers that is projected to, at the very least, double in the coming years without significant action. Both sectors have an ageing driver population. Less than 3% of bus and […]
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Rail freight is more often associated with bulk materials than consumer goods, but the surprising fact is that Britain’s railways now carry more Coke and other drinks than coal and coke. The mainstay of rail freight until 2014, coal and coke movements have now all but ceased, with the final train to a power station
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Our Managing Director, Steve Wood, recently attended the Multimodal Exhibition and Conference 2024 at the NEC Birmingham. This event provided an excellent opportunity to connect with familiar and new contacts from the transport sector. The atmosphere was buzzing, underlining the importance of face-to-face interactions in our industry. One of the most prominent themes this year
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WSSA Blog Posted 05/30/2024 Congestion Mounts at European Ports Congestion pain points are popping up across the globe, most recently in Europe, with issues in France and Italy. Please take note of the following congestion updates that may impact shipping out of these regions in the coming days and weeks:
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IN THE NEWS ROAD FREIGHT Greening transport needs a pragmatic approach, IRU tells ministers Opening the 2024 ITF Summit of Transport Ministers in Leipzig, Germany, IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto has stressed the importance of a pragmatic approach to decarbonising commercial road transport based on proven, available efficiency measures. Governments need to support proven
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At Kukla Beverage Logistics, we pride ourselves on delivering premium ‘white glove’ services, especially for high-end, high-value shipments. We recently assisted a new client with a challenging yet rewarding project showcasing our expertise and commitment to excellence. The challenge: High-value wine shipment A new customer, recommended to us by a satisfied partner, approached us with
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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
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IN THE NEWS ROAD FREIGHT Drivers and cargo at risk: EU needs more safe and secure truck parking Employers, trade unions and parking operators urge the European Commission to maintain a focused approach to certifying, upgrading, building and funding safe and secure truck parking areas in the EU over the next three years. In a
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Choosing the right logistics partner can make all the difference in the complex global commercial landscape, where efficiency and reliability are crucial. KUKLA UK’s commercial team, composed of dedicated professionals, holds a central position in the company as it navigates this intricate process with precision and expertise. Commercial Director Lynda Simms and Commercial Manager John
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IN THE NEWS ROAD FREIGHT UK farmers protest rules they say threaten livelihoods Farmers drove dozens of tractors in a slow-motion convoy towards Britain’s Parliament on Monday to protest post-Brexit rules and trade deals that they say are endangering livelihoods and food security. Supporters of the campaign groups Save British Farming and Fairness for
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