Comparing shipping rates isn't enough to choose a wine logistics company. Between excise duty regimes, customs paperwork, and how fragile the product is, wine export needs a freight forwarder who actually knows the trade, not a general parcel carrier.
What a wine logistics company actually does
A genuine wine logistics specialist handles the electronic administrative document (DAE) and GAMMA2 declaration for any shipment under excise suspension. They choose packaging suited to bottles, breakage-proof cushioning and thermal protection included, and manage customs follow-up for destinations outside the European Union. Pickup and delivery are only part of the job.
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, across France
Wherever your estate is based, Vastorg supports you across the whole chain: pickup at the producer, customs formalities, the carrier best suited to the destination. For markets with complex taxation like exporting wine to Australia, where customs duties, WET, and GST all need to be planned for before shipping, that follow-through often makes the difference.
Customs compliance matters as much as price
A good wine logistics company is judged as much on customs expertise as on its carrier network. That's exactly what Vastorg brings: the right carrier at the right price, with the DAE/GAMMA2 paperwork handled for you, 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.