IN THE NEWS
ROAD FREIGHT
UK farmers protest rules they say threaten livelihoods
Farmers drove dozens of tractors in a slow-motion convoy towards Britain’s Parliament on Monday to protest post-Brexit rules and trade deals that they say are endangering livelihoods and food security. Supporters of the campaign groups Save British Farming and Fairness for Farmers of Kent rolled from southeast England and through southern districts of the capital, bound for Parliament Square, where dozens of supporters waited to welcome them. Read more here: https://apnews.com/article/britain-farmers-tractor-protest-parliament-4a36f9038c02e3187569a2304408dba4
Worse than you thought: truck driver shortages and demographics
Without significant action, the shortage of truck drivers is projected to double by 2028. One key reason is a growing age gap in driver demographics. IRU’s latest driver shortage report, based on a survey of more than 4,700 trucking companies in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, found that the share of drivers under 25 continues to remain low at 12% or less. Read more here: https://www.iru.org/news-resources/newsroom/worse-you-thought-truck-driver-shortages-and-demographics
TIR steps in with road alternatives to Red Sea
Amid the ongoing Red Sea crisis, major logistics operators have opted for the TIR system to ensure that goods flow smoothly between East Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
In recent weeks, major transport companies have bypassed the Red Sea by opting for ground alternatives through the Middle East and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region rather than going around the southern tip of Africa. With these strategic shifts in transport corridors, operators have increased the value of their services with the efficiency and security offered by TIR. Read more here: https://www.iru.org/news-resources/newsroom/tir-steps-road-alternatives-red-sea
SEA FREIGHT
Containership hits Baltimore Bridge, causing collapse and casualties
A containership outbound from the Port of Baltimore collided with one of the pillars of one of the city’s primary roadway bridges, causing the bridge to collapse overnight. City, state and federal authorities are calling it a possible mass casualty event as a search is ongoing in the waters around the bridge. Read more here: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/containership-hits-baltimore-bridge-causing-collapse-and-casualties
RAIL FREIGHT
Intermodal rail freight on high tide at port of Felixstowe
The Port of Felixstowe continues to celebrate significant growth in rail market share. The East Coast port has reinforced its position as the UK’s leading intermodal rail facility. It has just come off a record month for rail freight movements. The figures show that there is still an appetite for increasing the rail freight share of containers moved. Development at Felixstowe has been enough to move the whole national measure in maritime intermodal metrics. Read more here: https://www.railfreight.com/railfreight/2024/03/26/intermodal-rail-freight-on-high-tide-at-port-of-felixstowe/
FEATURES
Kukla exceeding expectations in export logistics
In this month’s edition of Kukla News, we are proud to spotlight one of our recent triumphs in export logistics to showcase our ability to surpass expectations and deliver unparalleled client service. Under the management of Chris Pryke, our Operations Director, we navigated a challenging export scenario with remarkable efficiency, precision and an ability to deliver excellence to the industry’s export requirements. Read more here: https://kbl.kukla-spedition.com/kukla-exceeding-expectations-in-export-logistics
Join Kukla UK at the London Wine Fair 2024
Photo L to R: Steve Wood, Chris Porter, John Hay, Chris Pryke, Martin Wood and Lynda Simms
We invite you to join us at the London Wine Fair from 20 to 22 May, 2024, where Kukla UK will once again continue our tradition of supporting this prestigious annual Trade event.
We’ll be at stand B37, so come along and talk to our leadership team: Managing Director Steve Wood, Operations Director Chris Pryke, Kukla Customs Division Director Martin Jacobs, Commercial Director Lynda Simms, Business Development Manager Chris Porter and Commercial Manager John Hay. Read more here: https://kbl.kukla-spedition.com/join-kukla-uk-at-the-london-wine-fair-2024
Did you watch the Kukla Beverage Logistics Masterclass?
Photo L to R: Chris Porter, Business Development Manager Kukla UK, and Graham Holter, Editor at Wine Merchant magazine
We were delighted to recently collaborate with our friends at The Wine Merchant magazine to deliver the first online webinar dedicated to Direct Importing from Europe: A Masterclass.
Designed to help any UK wine merchant seeking to import directly from an EU source for the first time, the session was warmly received as educational and informative, seeking to explain some of the complexities of direct shipment but equally to shatter the myth that it’s impossible. Read more and find the link to the recording here: https://kbl.kukla-spedition.com/masterclass-kukla-beverage-logistics-europe-to-uk-direct-importing-insights-and-tips-for-successful-beverage-logistics
Stay informed with us!
Our communication with you is essential to us. Following the fantastic feedback we received for introducing our Information Update last year, we continue on the same path. Check Kukla’s website for situational logistics updates, strikes, issues and regulations. The page link remains the same throughout the year. We welcome your feedback and are always happy to hear from you. Check our page dedicated to 2024 updates here: https://kbl.kukla-spedition.com/information-update-2024
Stay up-to-date with our LIVE Sailing Schedule website page
The Sailing Schedule is updated weekly or as needed, so please bookmark it and refer to it when you need the information. Read more here: https://kbl.kukla-spedition.com/sailing-schedule
Warm greetings for the Season of Blessings!
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We hope your Easter was filled with joy and the beauty of springtime.
As Easter passes, we wanted to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. We are grateful for your continued support and partnership and look forward to sharing many more moments of success.
Wishing you a season filled with blessings, peace and happiness.
