Kukla UK’s White Glove service goes beyond logistics. We have created a partnership designed to meet the specific requirements of wine producers, distributors, merchants and collectors when considering the business of managing the transport of fine and rare wines. White Glove offers to transport premium, valuable shipments, with the aim of providing an unmatched journey of security and attention to detail from the dedicated Kukla team.
The expectation of some standard logistics solutions sometimes falls short when it comes to understanding the transport of fine wines. As one of the UK’s leading specialist freight forwarders to the UK wine trade, Kukla understands that handling valuable shipments or rare wine collections is about preserving the integrity, history and value of each bottle.
Talking about the White Glove service, Kukla UK Business Development Manager, Chris Porter, says “We have never adopted a “one size fits all” solution to our clients’ requirements. This very specific and special part of the UK market, which is obviously one of the key fine and rare wine markets in the world, needs a service that is equally up to the job of meeting that demand for the best possible conditions of carriage in order to deliver it. We’re very proud to now have such a service offering at Kukla”.
The transportation of high-value wines presents unique challenges. Kukla is fully conversant with the difficulties posed by handling often irreplaceable consignments, where end-to-end transit security and intelligent management of UK Customs Clearances procedures, via our own in-house customs office, Kukla Customs Division is critical. This is why Kukla now offers a variety of temperature-controlled and specialised transport options, ensuring e that the best possible care is taken to preserve the condition and character of the finest wines in transit.
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Secure and flexible wine transport
Kukla UK’s commitment to flexibility and security is reflected in its range of bespoke services:
- Year-round temperature-controlled equipment ensures wines are protected from fluctuations in temperature that can damage delicate flavours.
- Custom shipping solutions, from small groupage orders to full-load, multi-collection transports, provide efficient and cost-effective options.
- Two-driver services help avoid unnecessary stops en route, minimising the risk of theft or spoilage.
- All risks and duty transit insurance offer additional peace of mind, ensuring comprehensive coverage throughout the journey.
- Specific quotes for each high-value shipment upon request to protect not just loss of cost but loss of potential sale price.
Transparency and trackability
Wine importers trust Kukla not just for its physical logistics but also for its unmatched transparency. The full track-and-trace reporting system provides real-time updates, allowing clients to monitor every stage of the shipment process online so they can rest assured of knowing where any orders are at any time and how they are being handled.
Tailored solutions
Understanding that no two shipments are alike, Kukla provides bespoke quotations and will look at alternative options if budgets or time is constrained. Every shipment, no matter how complex, is handled with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that your fine wines arrive at their destination in perfect condition.
Kukla’s White Glove service is a powerful commitment to excellence in wine logistics. It is a partnership that values and acknowledges the craftsmanship that has gone into the creation of some of the world’s finest wines and offers a transport experience that befits its quality.
By choosing Kukla for the movement of the finest wines in your portfolio, you are entrusting your collection to a team and a service dedicated to ensuring the safest possible transit to its final destination in the best possible condition.
For a quotation or discussion about any aspect of this service, please contact us at
Tel: 01708 922250
or Kukla.UK.Commercial@kukla-spedition.com
or Chris Porter at c.porter@kukla-spedition.com
