FEATURES
Q&A with MAGGIE WOOD, DEEP SEA LCL Team Leader
In this exclusive interview, Maggie Wood, the team leader of Kukla’s Deep Sea operations team, shares her expertise on the complexities of deep-sea operations and sheds light on the meticulous process that ensures seamless deliveries for Kukla’s clients. Maggie provides insights into how her team ensures accuracy in shipping documentation and discusses the role of technology in enhancing shipping efficiency, sharing practical examples from her experience. The interview also touches on the average turn-around time for a new world groupage order, from the vessel docking in the UK to their final destinations. Read more here: https://kbl.kukla-spedition.com/qa-with-deep-sea-lcl-team-leader-maggie-wood
Kukla’s ‘White Glove’ with temperature-controlled service from Burgundy and Bordeaux
Knowing that early January is the season for the UK wine trades’ annual burgundy tastings, we felt a timely reminder of our ‘white glove’ transport service from the region was due. First launched in July, our service is temperature-controlled transport, smaller vans for maximum care and attention in transit, with minimum disruption. Great fresh burgundy, retaining its integrity, giving the best possible chance of your wines showing at their finest to your clients at the January tastings. For more information and to book space, contact Kukla.UK.Commercial@kukla-spedition.com. Read more here: https://kbl.kukla-spedition.com/kuklas-white-glove-with-temperature-controlled-service-from-burgundy-and-bordeaux
IN THE NEWS
Operations were disrupted by a port strike at Chile’s DPW San Antonio Terminal
This month, there was a port strike at DPW San Antonio Terminal in Chile. The industrial action, initiated by a union of temporary workers, was considered illegal by DP World San Antonio. It caused disruptions in both maritime and land operations, including receiving and dispatching containers. The strike partially ended on 24 November, and all operations were resumed on 27 November. Our team is closely monitoring the situation in South America, as well as other locations around the world. You can find regular updates on essential industry news on Kukla’s Information Update page. Read more here: https://kbl.kukla-spedition.com/information-update-2023
Report: Suicide Drone Hits Container Ship in Indian Ocean
A container ship owned by a prominent Israeli-owned shipping company has been attacked by an Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean, an American defence official has confirmed to AP News. A “suicide” Shahed-136 attack drone struck the 15,000-TEU CMA CGM Symi on Friday, the official said. The official said the ship sustained damage, but the crew were unharmed. Read more here: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/report-suicide-drone-hits-container-ship-in-indian-ocean
SEA FREIGHT
Inclusion of maritime emissions in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)
In January 2024, the EU’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) will be extended to cover CO2 emissions from all large ships (of 5,000 gross tonnage and above) entering EU ports, regardless of the flag they fly. The system covers 50% of emissions from voyages starting or ending outside of the EU (allowing the third country to decide on appropriate action for the remaining share of emissions); Also, 100% of emissions that occur between two EU ports and when ships are within EU ports. The EU ETS covers CO2 (carbon dioxide), CH4 (methane) and N2O (nitrous oxide) emissions, but the two latter only as from 2026. Read more here: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/transport/reducing-emissions-shipping-sector_en
How to Make Sure Your Fleet is EU ETS Compliant
For a shipping company to calculate their CO2 costs reliably, it first has to be able to measure its actual fleet’s emissions. The EU ETS throws in the cost of EUA and EUA Futures into the ever-growing package of parameters that need to be observed. Read more here: https://www.maritime-executive.com/features/how-to-make-sure-your-fleet-is-eu-ets-compliant
CMA CGM increases freight rates from Asia
French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from Asia to North Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa. The following increased rates will be effective from 15 December until further notice and will be applied to dry, out of gauge (OOG), paying empties and reefer cargo. Asia to North Europe – 20’GP – US$1,100; 40’GP/40’HC/40’REEFER – US$2,000. North European ports include ports in the United Kingdom and the full range of ports from Portugal to Finland/Estonia. Read more here: https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-increases-freight-rates-from-asia/
ROAD FREIGHT
First-ever World Sustainable Transport Day hits the road
Industry leaders, the United Nations and civil society are coming together to celebrate the first-ever World Sustainable Transport Day, officially marked on 26 November. Sustainable transport connects people, communities and economies in harmony with the environment, improving social equity and development while reinforcing safety and resilience. World Sustainable Transport Day, to be marked every 26 November from this year on, will serve as a global platform, raising awareness of the pivotal role that sustainable transport plays in our lives. Read more here: https://www.iru.org/news-resources/newsroom/first-ever-world-sustainable-transport-day-hits-road
Global truck driver shortage to double by 2028, says new IRU report
IRU’s 2023 driver shortage report has found that over three million truck driver jobs are unfilled, or 7% of total positions, in 36 countries studied. Without significant action, the huge gap between young and old drivers will worsen over the next five years. Surveying over 4,700 trucking companies in the Americas, Asia and Europe, representing 72% of global GDP, IRU has found that truck driver shortages increased globally in 2023. Read more here: https://www.iru.org/news-resources/newsroom/global-truck-driver-shortage-double-2028-says-new-iru-report
RAIL FREIGHT
UK Midlands Connect spotlights the need for increased regional capacity
In the UK, the key to rail freight movement is an efficient Midlands network. A huge proportion of the nation’s commerce passes through the regional infrastructure. Train planners may well agree but will also scratch their heads at making the Midlands work. For transport body Midlands Connect, which develops and recommends regional transport policy, there’s only one way forward: increased rail freight capacity. Read more here: https://www.railfreight.com/railfreight/2023/11/21/uk-midlands-connect-spotlights-the-need-for-increased-regional-capacity/
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
