The new alcohol duty rates announced by the UK government in March of this year will come into effect on the 1st of August, 2023. These changes will apply to all alcoholic products manufactured or imported into the UK and impact alcohol manufacturers, importers and retailers. Apart from the changes in general duty rates, the …
Alcohol duty rate changes as of the 1st of August Read More »
The UK is set to benefit from two ground-breaking free trade deals with Australia and New Zealand later this month, marking the country’s first trade deals negotiated from scratch since leaving the European Union. Starting from midnight on 31 May, the free trade agreements are expected to increase bilateral trade with Australia by 53% and …
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, …
Press Release WSTA – Wine drinkers hit by biggest single duty hike since 1975 Read More »
November 2023 Australia – Port congestions in Fremantle, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne – 30 November Australia is currently facing port congestion issues in some of its major ports. The affected ports are Fremantle, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. This situation has arisen due to union actions taken by port workers and stevedores who are not …
Italy Due to high winds in Rotterdam, operations have been reduced recently. Some delays have occurred with the vessels departing for the UK, however the team are monitoring the situation closely and will advice of any delays as necessary. (23 January) France Kukla is monitoring the potential strike planned in France for 26 January and …
Beverage logistics specialists Robert Kukla UK have bolstered their management team by appointing the highly experienced Gavin Williams as Deep Sea Manager, from 1st September. The step is part of the company’s expansion plan and to support its growing business and commercial partnerships in the industry. A highly respected professional team leader, Williams will manage …
Kukla Beverage Logistics has a new Commercial Manager to strengthen its growing business and commercial partnerships in the beverage industry. John Hay began his new role at the start of January 2022 and brings with him a wealth of experience. He was previously with JF Hillebrand and until recently, a director at Origin Wines and …
Kukla delivers more experience to boost customer confidence Read More »
The UK has left the EU and the transition period has now ended. This means that the UK has now left the EU Single Market and Customs Union and EU law no longer applies in the UK. SPS Certification and Physical Checks will be introduced by commodity group in three phases for all remaining regulated …
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We’re delighted this month that David Richardson (DR), Regulatory & Commercial Affairs Director at the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has kindly given his time to share some insight with us (Chris Porter – CP) following the success of the campaign to revert the introduction of VI1 certificates for wine imports. CP “David, thank …
From 1 January 2022, French border forces will begin enforcing EU Directive 96/53/EC, limiting the rolling weight of articulated vehicles (tractor units) with more than four axles to 40 tonnes – seven years after the EC introduced the rule.
