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APRIL 2023 INFORMATION UPDATE

London Wine Fair Join us at the London Wine Trade Fair (May 15th – 17th, 2023) at London Olympia! Please visit us on stand B24 at the London Wine Fair between 15-17 May 2023 to meet the team, Lynda Simms, Chris Porter, John Hay, Steve Wood and Chris Pryke, together with our Customs Clearance Branch …

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MARCH 2023 INFORMATION UPDATE

Stay informed with us! Our communication with you is important to us. We’ve added a live dynamic page on Kukla’s website for situational logistics updates, strikes, issues and regulations ensuring you’re informed. The page link remains the same throughout 2023 for your convenience. Don’t forget we welcome your feedback and are always happy to hear …

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An in-depth look at Wine Imports from South Africa to UK

South Africa is currently facing several challenges with regard to export expectations, whether they be port, weather, escalating cost, load shedding or carrier-related. As the freight forwarding sector of the supply chain, Kukla South Africa and the UK (photo: Deep Sea team from left to right, Kerry Radford – General Manager, Maggie Wood, Becky Thompson …

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Press Release WSTA – Wine drinkers hit by biggest single duty hike since 1975

Chancellor delivers bitter blow to wine businesses and consumers  The Wine and Spirit Trade Association is deeply disappointed that the Chancellor has chosen to stifle British business and punish the UK’s cash-strapped consumers by significantly increasing wine and spirit duty. The announcement comes after the WSTA warned that any alcohol duty increase would stoke inflation, …

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A day in the life – Interview with Liam Jacobs, French Import Manager & Int’l Forwarding and Operations Agent by Chris Porter

I had the pleasure of speaking with Liam Jacobs, Kukla UK French Import Manager and International Forwarding and Operations Agent. In this interview, Liam talks about his role, the challenges he and his team have overcome, what he enjoys most about working at Kukla UK, and much more. So, let’s dive in! Liam, first, tell …

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David Richardson (DR), Regulatory & Commercial Affairs Director at the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA)

Q&A with David Richardson, Regulatory & Commercial Affairs Director, WSTA – Update on regulatory issues 2023

David very kindly took the time out of his busy schedule at the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) to talk to Chris Porter for Kukla News and update us on regulatory issues. He generously shared his insights and expertise on various other important related topics. David, thank you again for taking the time to …

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Kukla UK and Kukla Portugal are enhancing their dedicated beverage and ambient food solutions

Kukla UK and Kukla Portugal announce the enhancement of their dedicated beverage and ambient food solutions between the two countries. Starting in February 2023, customers can access a wider range of quality logistics services. This includes groupage (LCL) consolidation services  Full Container Load (FCL), Bulk, customs advice and assistance, temperature controlled equipment and  bonded and …

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Robert Kukla boosts its management power in 2023

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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