Navigating the post-Brexit landscape is no small feat, especially when it comes to border processes. As the UK continues to refine its customs and trade operations, significant changes are on the horizon. To help businesses stay ahead of the curve, Kukla UK talked with David Richardson, Regulatory & Commercial Affairs Director at the Wine and […]
Kukla UK sought insights from Miles Beale, Chief Executive Officer of the WSTA, who emphasises the critical need for a reset in the relationship between the Government and the wine and spirits industry. With the sector contributing over £22 billion in Gross Value Added and generating £76 billion in economic activity, Mr Beale underscores the
IN THE NEWS ROAD FREIGHT EU action needed as new Brenner squeeze threatens European trade A single-lane restriction could disrupt millions of annual freight deliveries via the Brenner motorway, a key artery for European trade across the Alps. Leading transport and logistics associations urge the European Commission to act now and work with affected
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One of the most important aspects of Kukla’s services to our customers is provided by Kukla Customs Division (KCD). In the photo, part of the team, from left to right: Graeme Denman, Kylie Bassett, Hayley Boyd, Olivia King, Martin Jacobs, Owen Wilson, Steve Wilson and Dan Haddon. The challenges posed by the transition into a
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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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