Kukla launches year-round ‘White Glove’ service for imports of French fine wines
In the world of fine wines, French winemaking has an undeniable prestige. The rich history, diverse terroir and meticulous craftsmanship have made French wines highly sought after by connoisseurs and collectors around the globe. Recognising the demand for these exceptional wines, Kukla UK expanded its services with a specialised offering for importers of high-value, fine and rare wines from France. Read more here: https://kbl.kukla-spedition.com/kukla-launches-year-round-white-glove-service-for-imports-of-french-fine-wines
Kukla UK’s export services further enhance UK spirits’ trade
Kukla UK’s export business has grown significantly over the past year, establishing itself as a regular and essential component of our service offering. This is particularly prominent in the UK spirits trade, where we have actively engaged with distilleries to understand their experiences of the export processes better when moving orders to their clients abroad. Read more here: https://kbl.kukla-spedition.com/kukla-uks-export-services-further-enhance-uk-spirits-trade
IN THE NEWS
Drewry’s GTO report reveals PSA remains at the top, while Chinese operators are on the rise
Merge & Acquisition (M&A)-led growth strategies will propel leading regional terminal operators and container shipping lines into the global terminal operator rankings next year, according to Drewry’s latest Global Container Terminal Operators Annual Review and Forecast report. While the position of the largest global terminal operators (GTOs) at the top of the rankings looks secure, the number of companies seeking to invest in the global ports market has increased in recent years. However, with global container port volumes increasing by just 0.5% in 2022, M&A has emerged as the quickest route to build market share. Read more here: https://container-news.com/drewrys-gto-report-psa-remains-at-top-chinese-operators-on-the-rise/
SEA FREIGHT
To get to Zero by 2050, regulatory details may matter more than targets
Action at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to regulate emissions from fuel production and to consider all types of greenhouse gases (GHGs) – not just CO2 – is moving slowly and not receiving much attention. But these regulatory details are probably more important than the headline-grabbing move to target net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. Here’s why. A growing proportion of global GHG emissions – at 3% and climbing – come from the global shipping industry. Read more here: https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/to-get-to-zero-by-2050-regulatory-details-may-matter-more-than-targets
ROAD FREIGHT
IRU welcomes Euro 7 votes in key European Parliament committees
IRU, the world road transport employers’ organisation, representing more than 3.5 million road transport operators welcomes Euro 7 votes in key European Parliament committees. A pragmatic and realistic approach on the European Union’s proposed Euro 7 vehicle emissions standards has been embraced in decisions by members of the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Transport and Tourism (TRAN). Read more here: https://www.iru.org/news-resources/newsroom/iru-welcomes-euro-7-votes-key-european-parliament-committees
Government launches review of DVLA
The government has launched an independent review of the DVLA as part of a wider programme looking into the effectiveness and efficiency of public bodies. Announcing the review, the government said DVLA will be assessed on efficiency, efficacy, accountability and governance – the four pillars set by Cabinet Office. Read more here: Government launches review of DVLA | Motor Transport
RAIL FREIGHT
Industrial action to affect National Rail services
The RMT Union’s industrial strike action day is scheduled for Saturday 29 July. This is likely to result in little or no services across large areas of the network. Services are also likely to be disrupted and start later on the day immediately following a strike day. In addition, the ASLEF union, have announced action short of a strike affecting some train operators from Monday 31 July to Saturday 5 August and again from Monday 7 to Saturday 12 August. While the strike action will affect passengers, it will not disrupt freight traffic in the UK. Read more here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/industrial-action/
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