UPS Expands Alcohol Shipping To Consumers Around The World
July 31 2017 - 9:30AM
- Now shipping to 39 wine importing countries; 9 spirit importing
countries
- Key destination markets include: Canada, China, India, Mexico
& United Kingdom
- Shipments can arrive within 3 days, depending on
destination
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is expanding its ability to ship alcohol, wine
and beer to consumers around the world. Using one of the UPS
Express™ shipping services, wine connoisseurs can
have their favorite cases of wine shipped directly from the
vineyards to their home.
UPS is helping wineries reach consumers living in 24 of the top
35 wine importing countries, and distilleries in 9 of the top 25
spirit importing countries. Depending on the destination,
orders can arrive at the business or consumer’s home within 3 days.
All alcohol shipments require an adult signature upon delivery.
According to the International Organization of Vine and Wine,
43% of all wine is consumed in a country other than where it is
produced. The global wine market is expected to reach $380 billion
by 2022.[1] The countries producing and exporting the most wine
include Italy, Spain, France, Chile, Australia, South Africa and
the United States. [2]
Europe is the market leader in wine production and consumption.
UPS will ship to 23 countries in Europe including these primary
markets: Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the
United Kingdom.
Wine consumption is growing rapidly in Asian markets. By 2020,
China is expected to surpass the U.S. as the world’s third-largest
largest wine importer.[3] The fast growing middle class is driving
the demand for premium alcohol. Last year, China imported $890
million worth of spirits globally.[4]
UPS will now ship wine, beer and liquor to consumers and
businesses in 11 countries throughout Asia Pacific including:
China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, New Zealand, Philippines,
Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. In Malaysia, only
businesses can import wine and beer.
Mexico is earning its place at the table of major wine
countries, as consumption has increased by more than 40% in the
last 10 years.[5] UPS is shipping wine to Mexico, Argentina and the
Dominican Republic. Mexicans are also thirsty for America’s beer,
importing $187 million worth in 2016.[6]
Canada and the U.S. are key trade partners and as more Canadians
buy products online they’re also adding alcohol to their shopping
carts. With the expansion, UPS can deliver to 5 of the Canadian
Provinces covering 95% of all alcohol imports.[7] The Provinces
include Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and
Quebec.
Boeger, a small family-owned winery in Northern California,
recently started global shipping. “It was hard telling our
international visitors they couldn’t have our wine because we
couldn’t get it to them,” said Tara De La Rosa, hospitality and
logistics manager. “We are always looking for ways to expand
globally and have our wines on tables around the world.”
De La Rosa and her team use Paperless™ Invoice to simplify
customs clearance. The UPS shipping system helps wineries,
breweries and distilleries avoid delays by uploading all of the
required alcohol-related documentation for each country
electronically.
UPS provides automatic tracking and visibility allowing the
consumer to follow an order on its global journey. Boeger winery
visitors will receive an email notification, in their own language,
the day before the scheduled delivery.
The UPS Express shipping portfolio features three unique service
levels: UPS Worldwide Express Plus™ for early morning delivery, UPS
Express for midday deliveries and UPS Express Saver™ for end-of-day
deliveries.
For more information, visit the UPS International Alcohol
Shipping Guide.
It is the shipper's responsibility to know and comply with all
applicable international laws and regulations
Alcohol Shipments Can Be Delivered to the Following
Countries |
Argentina* |
Finland* |
Macau |
Singapore |
Austria* |
France* |
Malta* |
Slovenia* |
Belgium* |
Greece* |
Mexico* |
South Africa*** |
Bulgaria* |
Hong Kong |
Monaco* |
South Korea |
Canada** |
Hungary* |
Netherlands* |
Sweden* |
China |
India** |
New Zealand |
Switzerland* |
Cyprus* |
Italy* |
Norway* |
Taiwan |
Czech Republic* |
Japan |
Philippines |
Thailand |
Denmark* |
Liechtenstein* |
Portugal* |
United Kingdom* |
Dominican Republic |
Luxembourg* |
Romania* |
|
*Only accepts Wine
**Some areas are restricted
*** Only accepts Wine and Beer
About UPS
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[1] Global Wine Market – Growth, Trends and Forecasts
[2] Italian Wine Central
[3] Wine imports in China poised for growth spike
[4] International Trade Center based on General Customs
Administration of China Statistics
[5] Wine Intelligence
[6] International Trade Centre based on UN COMTRADE
[7] Statistics Canada
Glenn Zaccara
404-828-4663
gzaccara@ups.com
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