What are the options for holding spirits stock under bond in Europe without committing to a full distributor relationship?
Members hold stock under bond at independent European bonded warehouses rather than via traditional distributor arrangements. The two main options mentioned are:
- **LIS Logistics** (Netherlands) — holds stock under bond for members - **Amsterdam Warehouse Company** (Netherlands) — bonded storage option
Members also reference using freight/removal services for similar arrangements:
- **Rapid Removals** — used by at least one member for bonded stock movement and storage
One member mentioned a logistics app called "tipap" for managing this type of arrangement, though details were limited.
This approach appears most common in the Netherlands, and members treat it as a standard route for independent stock holding without requiring a distributor relationship. No specific pricing, lead times, or detailed T&Cs were discussed in the excerpts provided.
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