April 2024 USA – Oakland Port is currently closed – 16 April All terminals at the Oakland Port are currently closed due to protests. Our team is closely monitoring the situation. Italy – 15 April Some infrastructure work in Germany could affect some trains, causing delays. Our team will advise any customers affected. Spain and …
December 19, 2023 Dear Customer, On Friday 15 December 2023, A.P. Moller – Maersk announced that it would pause all vessels bound for the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden over the highly escalated security situation in the area. This decision was taken to ensure the safety of our crew, vessels and customers’ cargo onboard. …
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 …
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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, …
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December 2023 Update Red Sea: Shipping companies avoiding the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks – 21 December In light of the recent attacks by Houthi rebels, container shipping companies are avoiding the Red Sea region. As the situation develops, we are sharing more detailed information and hoping for an international escort effort for …
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 …
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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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