Finding the right wine logistics company is not just about comparing shipping rates. Between excise duty regimes, customs paperwork, and how fragile the product is, wine export needs a freight forwarder who knows the trade — not a general parcel carrier.
What a wine logistics company actually does
Beyond pickup and delivery, a genuine wine logistics specialist handles the electronic administrative document (DAE) and GAMMA2 declaration for any shipment under excise suspension, chooses packaging suited to bottles (breakage-proof cushioning, thermal protection), and manages customs follow-up for destinations outside the European Union.
What to look for
- Fluency in HS code 2204 and excise regimes (EMCS, DAE, GAMMA2)
- A carrier network negotiated specifically for wine (rates and lead times)
- Certified bottle packaging, with dedicated transport insurance
- Customs support for non-EU markets (United States, Australia, Asia)
National coverage, Metz and the Moselle included
Estates and merchants based in Metz and across the Moselle region ship to European neighbours and distant markets alike. Vastorg supports businesses in the region across the whole chain: pickup at the producer, customs formalities, and the carrier best suited to the destination — including markets with complex taxation such as exporting wine to Australia, where customs duties, WET, and GST all need to be planned for before shipping.
Conclusion
A wine logistics company is judged on securing customs compliance as much as physical transport. Vastorg compares the best carrier offers for you and handles the DAE/GAMMA2 paperwork, wherever in France you ship from.
Frequently asked questions on logistics and customs
Who can use Vastorg?
Vastorg is reserved for wine professionals: producers, négociants, wine merchants, distributors, importers, agents and online retailers.
The platform is built for shipments from a professional to their end customer, whether that customer is a business or a private individual.
Does the quote include duties and taxes on arrival?
No. The final amount of the duties and taxes levied by the destination country (excise duties aside) is known after delivery. Depending on the incoterm chosen, that amount is invoiced to the shipper or to the recipient.
Can I ship several pallets?
Yes. On a quotation basis, Vastorg can arrange B2B shipments for pallets, groupage, full loads, and containers, depending on the destination and logistical need.
Can I ship wine to the United States?
Yes. One thing sets it apart from other destinations: a Prior Notice must be filed with the FDA before the shipment leaves (Vastorg handles this). Some states also apply their own restrictions on alcohol entering their territory.
Can I ship wine to the United Kingdom?
Yes. Since Brexit, shipments to the United Kingdom require specific customs formalities.