The experts behind VinLog understand the drinks industry and work to ensure your products receive the attention they deserve throughout their journey to markets worldwide.
FAQ
Does my business need to be a specific size to use VinLog services?
No matter the size, VinLog tailors solutions to match your business scope and requirements. We work with small and medium-sized wineries, importers, distributors and multinational brand owners.
How are beverages transported?
Beverages can either be bottled and packed in crates or transported loose. You can ship beverages using standard 20‘ or 40‘, high cube (HC), open-top containers or reefer containers with temperature control. If shipping part loads, we arrange shared space in a multi-shipper consolidation container.
VinLog offers special services (thermoliners and insulation kits) for shipments that need to be dry or temperature-controlled. With our skilled experts handling your paperwork, you won’t have to worry about cross-border customs clearance.
Can I track my shipments?
From booking to delivery, our online portal, myKN, lets you track all of your transactions. All you need is your reference number to monitor your shipment.
How is my product protected during shipping?
As a “living product”, we move your beverages under the strictest temperature and humidity controls, avoiding shocks and vibrations that could impact product integrity. Your temperature-sensitive wines, spirits and drinks ship in reefer containers that ensure they always arrive with full flavour.
How many pallets fit in a container?
Roughly 9 to 11 pallets fit in a 20’ container; 21 to 25 pallets in a 40’ container.
What is the maximum load capacity?
The maximum load capacity varies by container type (20’ or 40’) and whether you ship by loose boxes vs palletised.
20’ container
• Box loose packing = 13200 bottles 0,75l = 2200 cartons (6 bottles/carton)
• Box palletised = 9600 bottles 0,75l = 1600 cartons (6 bottles/carton)
• Box loose packing (reefer) = 12000 bottles 0,75l = 2000 cartons (6 bottles/carton)
40’ container
• Box palletised = 18000 bottles 0,75l = 3000 cartons (6 bottles/carton)
45’ container
• Box palletised = 19800 bottles 0,75l = 3300 cartons (6 bottles/carton)
Is it possible to ship beverages in bulk?
VinLog uses flexitank solutions for bulk shipping. The foldable, flexible and resilient tanks fit into a standard 20’ container and can be filled up to 24,000 litres. Flexitanks are suitable for use in temperatures from 20°C to 70°C.
Do you offer insurance coverage?
Our in-house broker, Nacora International Insurance, has customised cargo insurance that offers unique protection against the perils of transport for your sensitive commodities.
Are there more sustainable ways of shipping?
When limiting your environmental impact matters most, book your shipments through myKN to select options with the lowest CO2 emissions.