Ask the Collective

What transport and courier companies can reliably ship alcohol internationally, particularly to EU countries and beyond?

Members rely on specialist alcohol logistics providers that understand bonding, licensing, and regulatory requirements. Key recommendations: - **Albatrans** — praised for shipping from Nordic countries (Sweden/Denmark) to the UK and other EU destinations. Note: members report they cannot currently ship from Norway and couldn't accommodate a small load (12 cases) to Portugal, so check availability for your specific route before committing. - **FedEx** — used by members for international alcohol shipment (e.g. Iceland), but requires your business to be officially registered and licensed to send alcohol; setup is needed before you can ship. - **We Are Fulfilment** — recommended for D2C and general order management with good pricing and customer service, though this is UK-focused fulfilment rather than pure export logistics. **Key caveats:** Members report difficulty finding carriers for smaller loads and specific routes (e.g. Portugal, Norway outbound). Non-bonded distributors like LAW Distribution cannot handle full EU export. Albatrans appears to be the most tested for Nordic-to-UK/EU routes but has limitations. Always confirm your intended route and load size in advance, as capacity and regulatory changes affect service availability. One member mentioned looking at options "more amenable to small loads" when specialists refused, suggesting you may need flexibility on carrier selection depending on volume.