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.
BIFA (British International Freight Association) has been monitoring conditions in the container market for some time, liaising with international organisations in order to compare global market conditions. Download here: Container Market Overview Report The subject was discussed at length at the lastest BIFA Maritime, Road and Rail (Surface) Policy Group meeting held on 14 July, and following …
BIFA releases freight report on the issues impacting the Container Market Read More »
Australian Grape & Wine welcomes the announcement that Australia and the United Kingdom have reached an in-principle agreement on a bilateral Free Trade Agreement [FTA]. This announcement is a key milestone on the path towards a truly liberalising agreement that will see more wine lovers in the UK enjoying Australia’s finest drops. “The United Kingdom …
It was hoped that December’s announcement of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) would bring much needed certainty regarding the future movement of organic goods in and out of the UK. However, with our workforce still dispersed by Covid, Soil Association Certification staff in kitchens, bedrooms – and sometimes gardens – across the UK …
The shifting landscape of post-Brexit organic food & drink import and export. Read More »
From 1 July 2021, the UK will revert to its ‘Core’ import model. Businesses will be required to make declarations on all imports from the EU at the point of importation and pay the relevant tariffs to the UK border agency. Full safety and security declarations will be required, and physical border checks will be …
Kukla Beverage Logistics are pleased to announce that former Porter & Laker, Hillebrand director and Benevolent CEO, Chris Porter has joined the company in October. Porter will undertake a business development role to promote the global range of freight and logistics services to the UK drinks industry and to consolidate the growing reputation of the …
Kukla is strengthening its European presence with two new appointments to cement its Italian service offering. Brian Skinner is appointed new managing director of Kukla’s Italian operation which, as part of a strategic restructuring, sees the present Italian operation relocate from Genoa to Milan. Brian is joined by Stefano Introini and both have been working …
BEVERAGE LOGISTICS MAKES A STAND IN THE UK One of Europe’s leading freight forwarders has launched a UK subsidiary to focus on beverage logistics. Robert Kukla UK Limited launched in April 2017 with a new head office in Brentwood and a team of highly experienced and knowledgeable logistics experts. This is Robert Kukla’s first UK …
