Beverage logistics
In addition to first-class transportation services offered through Norfolkline's comprehensive European road, rail and sea networks - we offer a range of value-added services which are specifically tailored to the needs of the beverage industry.
Our customer portfolio includes some of the largest and most recognized global brands.
Dedicated logistics services for the beverage industry
Time is money in the world of transport. Speed is essential, just like precision and service. In our view transport is much more than just carrying goods from one location to the other. For this reason, Norfolkline provides one-stop shopping for all your logistics requirements. Our cost-effective solutions, supported by a full range of services, provide additional value for our customers’ supply chains. To ensure our customers meet the tight regulatory requirements of the European bonded environment,we offer customs brokerage and the payment of excise duties for alcoholic beverages, such as beer.
Your specialist in Beverage Logistics Norfolkline is more than a partner specialised in Beverage Logistics. You can think of us as a provider and improver of your logistics. We offer complete logistics solutions to meet the needs of the beverage industry. Our dedicated specialists have in-depth knowledge of the requirements for transporting & distributing beverages, particularly beer and mineral water.
Tailor-made solutions
Working closely with you and using advanced IT solutions,we incorporate your requirements in a tailor-made logistics plan. This ensures the greatest success in managing your logistical operations. Efficiency, service, quality and customer awareness are quite simply a part of our nature.
Our beverage industry solution seeks to create new value in the end-to-end supply chains of our customers. Our fleet of equipment: trailers, swapbodies, containers and own ships are designed specifically to provide the best transport solution for your goods. Our B2B-links and ‘track-and-trace’ facilities are designed to maximize the flow of information and minimize manual data entry requirements. This enables our customers to have a clear view of their goods ‘on route’ at any time. And at minimum costs!
Our Italian experience
For over a decade, Norfolkline has provided transportation for many leading beer brands from European countries to Italy. This includes the warehousing and distribution of these beers and related (promotional) articles within Italy.
A secure environment and expert product handling are essential throughout. Our comprehensive logistics solutions with quick,efficient multimodal services enable us to take care of your complete logistics process. This concept applies not only to beer but also to other beverages such as mineral water and soft-drinks, which are increasingly becoming a major part of the beverage concerns’ product range.
Seasonal demand
The beverage industry is characterized by high-volume, high-value products that are affected by seasonality. At Norfolkline we truly understand this, and our business operation is geared to handle such fluctuations. We have the flexibility to respond to seasonal demand patterns, to ensure consistently reliable service throughout the year.
Our approach - Your advantage
- Norfolkline works with leading global beverage companies, and has a broad client portfolio of beverage producers and distributors.
- Dedicated industry specialized staff with extensive professional experience and high customer awareness.
- Specialized knowledge concerning excise duties and import tax regulations involving alcoholic beverages, with the scope to offer beverage manufacturers and distributors significant cost saving advantages.
- Comprehensive integration of transport and logistics services enables our clients to ensure their customers receive the required level of service.
- Norfolkline can manage all the logistics for the beverage industry with 30 ships, 6000 pieces of equipment and close to 2000 staff in 37 offices across 13 countries.
- Extensive experience with the transport and logistics of beer, mineral water and soft-drinks within mainland Europe, Scandinavia and the UK.
- Fast and precise information flow by online order and documentation systems.
- Through a global network of dedicated professionals, our sister company Maersk Logistics (www.maersk-logistics.com) can provide complimentary services and logistics solutions to Norfolkline overseas. Maersk Logistics is currently providing bundled logistics services for leading European brewing companies export, as well as inbound logistics solutions including Customs House Brokerage; Drayage; Trans-Load and distribution services to international brewing companies in North America.
Value added services for the beverage industry
- Labelling
- Reverse logistics of kegs, packaging and various point of sales material.
- Display pallet assembly
- Bonded warehouse
- Fiscal deposit / customs excise services
- Beverage exhibition logistics services
- Pallet configuration optimization
- IT and supply chain transparency
- Lead time reduction
Email our industry specialists today at beverage@norfolkline.com for a presentation of our capabilities.