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To commemorate the milestone of Chris Porter’s planned retirement at the end of the year, we reflect on his remarkable journey as one of our industry’s most cherished figures. After decades of dedicated service and commitment, Chris will retire from his role as Business Development Manager. However, as he said, this is A farewell but not […]

Chris Porter, currently Business Development Manager at Kukla, began his working life in London in September 1979, in the warehouses of Rawlings Voight & Co, in Waterloo, before joining the family firm Porter & Laker Ltd (founded in 1878) in Kennington in 1980. Learning how to drive a forklift, repair broken pallets and make tea

The UK Government has announced several key changes to alcohol duty as part of the Autumn Budget 2024, and the WSTA published a full briefing on the budget, with a summary of all relevant policies for businesses in the industry. In short, it could be summarised as follows: Duty Increase: Alcohol duty will rise by

As the festive season rolls around, tables are decorated not just with twinkling lights and sumptuous feasts but also with an array of traditional drinks that have become iconic symbols of celebration. From the delightful wine enjoyed at Christmas to the bubbly cheer of champagne and prosecco on New Year’s Eve, these beverages are rich

Welcome to the 2nd 2024 Market Summary by Kukla Beverage Logistics, covering key developments across road, sea and rail freight and highlighting notable regional trends shaping logistics. This update provides insights into evolving market dynamics, including regulatory shifts, operational challenges and strategic adaptations in response to economic and geopolitical pressures. Snapshot of Regional Market Trends

Kerry Radford joined Kukla UK in 2021 having spent most of her career working in specialist freight forwarding. She knows only too well about how cellar closures, strikes, weather conditions and the peaks and troughs of seasonal demand can affect equipment supply. Her role as General Operations Manager is to understand this and manage the

We trust that you enjoyed the challenge of putting your wine knowledge to the test in Kukla UK’s August Newsletter. This month, we prepared the correct answers and included several intriguing fun facts.   1. Which grape varieties are NOT primarily used in Bordeaux red blends? A) Cabernet Sauvignon B) Merlot C) Cabernet Franc D)