What are typical freight costs for shipping spirits to Scandinavian markets, and what are the logistics considerations?

Shipping spirits to Scandinavia typically costs around **£450 per shipment** regardless of whether you're sending a full pallet or just 15 cases — the rate appears standardised across European freight operators. This is described by members as "a fairly going rate for Europe."

Key points from community experience: - **Full vs. partial loads**: Members confirm there's no significant cost difference between shipping a single pallet or 15 cases; you pay the same rate either way, so consolidation with other shippers is worth exploring to improve unit economics. - **Sample shipments**: Small sample shipments (12 bottles or fewer) can be sent by air within customs limits, though this is typically for promotional purposes rather than commercial stock moves. - **Consolidation contacts**: One member indicated they know someone who can "sense check Scandi export" and offered to make introductions — worth asking within the community for regional freight consolidators or agents.

Members found the £450 cost point surprising initially ("crazy prices"), but it appears to be standard market rate. No alternative cost-saving tactics (ferry, etc.) were confirmed as cheaper in the discussion.