Stay informed with us!
Starting in 2023, we are enhancing our communications by providing you with situational logistics updates as we know about them via Kukla’s new live dynamic page on our website. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to stay informed, and the link will always stay the same. Check it anytime, anywhere, for alerts and details.
We are committed to providing the best service possible and this new feature is just one of the ways we are working to achieve that goal. We look forward to your feedback and are always happy to hear from you. Information Update 2023 – Kukla Beverage Logistics (kukla-spedition.com)
Featuring
Kukla UK and 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 non-bonded warehousing. Read more on: Kukla UK and Kukla Portugal are enhancing their dedicated beverage and ambient food solutions – Kukla Beverage Logistics (kukla-spedition.com)
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 in Munich. Read more on: https://kbl.kukla-spedition.com/robert-kukla-boosts-its-management-power-in-2023
IN THE NEWS
Breakpoint: MSC and Maersk to disband huge 2M liner alliance in 2025
Biggest container carriers to go their own way after roller-coaster ride for box freight markets as strategies diverge. More on: https://www.tradewindsnews.com/containerships/breakpoint-msc-and-maersk-to-disband-huge-2m-liner-alliance-in-2025/2-1-1393270
Vessel capsizes in the Iranian port
Anil containership capsized during its cargo operations and sunk in Assaluyeh port in Iran. A number of containers fell into the ocean and were still afloat in the harbour on 24 January. More on: https://www.porttechnology.org/news/vessel-capsizes-in-iranian-port/
PORT UPDATES
Strike action to affect travellers and goods entering the UK on 1 February
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact Border Force operations. The proposed strike action will impact international arrivals at all UK air and maritime ports as well as those travelling to the UK from UK border controls in Calais, Dunkirk and Coquelles in Northern France. More on: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/strike-action-to-affect-travellers-and-goods-entering-the-uk-on-1-february
Portugal: Strikes are expected in Lisbon until 5 February 2023.
RAIL FREIGHT
Collapsed Hook line at Basingstoke (London routing)
It will take almost 100,000 tonnes of stone and steel to underpin the collapsed rails at Hook, on the east side of Basingstoke on the way to London. The line collapsed on Sunday 15 January after weeks of heavy rain caused a three-metre high embankment to give way. Network Rail, the British infrastructure agency, has admitted that the landslip will take weeks to repair. More on: https://www.railfreight.com/railfreight/2023/01/24/collapsed-hook-line-on-the-way-to-london-is-a-sinker-for-network-rail/
North America: An outage in New Mexico, affects operations between Southern California and Chicago, Southern California and Kansas City, and also Mexico and Chicago. Rail shipments moving through the impacted area are expected to have delays up to 72 hours (24 January 2023).
ROAD FREIGHT
Great Yarmouth port advises HGVs to avoid residential roads
Port bosses have advised lorry drivers and hauliers not to use residential routes along Great Yarmouth’s seafront. Great Yarmouth’s Port has announced it has taken proactive steps to minimise disturbances caused by heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) using residential roads as part of diversions around the third river crossing work. More on: https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/23272099.great-yarmouth-port-advises-hgvs-avoid-residential-roads/
SEA FREIGHT
Non-alliance share begins to fall as freight rates normalise
As the market recovered from the first Covid shock, a confluence of small carriers began to deploy capacity, particularly on the Transpacific trade, and big carriers began to launch services outside of the alliance networks.
The plan was to capitalise on the opportunity presented by the extremely high freight rate environment, according to Sea-Intelligence analysis. More on: https://container-news.com/non-alliance-share-begins-to-fall-as-freight-rates-normalise/
CMA CGM announces new peak season surcharges worldwide
Marseille-headquartered container line CMA CGM has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf & Red Sea to North Europe, Scandinavia & Poland, Black Sea, Morocco; East & West Mediterranean, Adriatic and North Africa. More on: https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-announces-new-peak-season-surcharges-worldwide/
2022 Quiz answers
Below are the answers to the KUKLA Quiz 2022, with one point awarded for each correct answer. See how well you did. Hope you got them all correct!
1. How many days did Liz Truss spend in office? A: 44 days
2. Long-running Australian soap Neighbours ended in July after how many years appearing on TV screens in the UK? A: 37 years
3. Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios is never far from controversy, but what unforgivable crime did he commit after his fourth-round win over Brandon Nakashima? A: He wore a red hat and shoes (forbidden by All England Club)
4. What was the name of the shadow transport minister sacked by Sir Keir Starmer for joining a picket line in July? A: Sam Tarry
5. Which cult British album turned 25 years old on 21 May? It includes songs “Karma Police” and “Exit Music (For a Film)” and in 2015 it was archived in the US Library of Congress due to its “cultural significance”. A: Kid A, Radiohead
6. Which 2 teams took part in this year’s US Superbowl final? A: The Cincinnati Bengals vs The LA Rams
7. In season 5 of The Crown released this year which Australian actor played the part of Diana Princess of Wales? A: Elizabeth Debicki
8. For how long has Will Smith been banned from attending Academy Award events following his slapping host Chris Rock at this year’s ceremony? A: 10 years
9. Olena Kiyashko is the First Lady of which European country? A: Ukraine
10. In March 2022, which oldest recorded town became the UK’s newest city? A: Colchester
