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The transportation of alcoholic beverages differs from other goods because it’s an excise good. Basic rules include temperature and sunlight control, safe securing of cargo, as well as necessary documentation.
Things to consider when transporting wine
Temperature control
Wine is sensitive to rapid and pronounced temperature changes. It’s essential to ensure that wine is not exposed to rapid temperature fluctuations during transportation. If the drinks are transported by truck or other vehicle, you need to be sure that they are not exposed to direct sunlight. It is also necessary to avoid temperature changes that could affect the quality of wine.
Secure cargo consolidation
The first step is to make sure that the load is fastened securely. Wine can be transported in glass bottles, barrels, and packages, therefore it’s necessary to take care of the cargo in each case.
Vehicle cleanliness
Alcoholic beverages absorb unfamiliar smells and odors, especially wine. Bottle caps cannot completely isolate the drink from the environment, so they can absorb unfamiliar smells that can affect the taste of the wine. To not let that happen, wine must be transported in a clean vehicle.
Protection against the ultraviolet beam
The sun's rays harm the quality of alcohol. When transporting alcoholic beverages in transparent containers, complete darkness must be provided to protect them from ultraviolet rays.
Documents
The carrier carrying the transportation of alcoholic products must have a waybill, a certificate of conformity, and other documents. When transporting alcoholic products to or from a country outside the EU, it is necessary to fill out a cargo customs declaration. A seal is placed on each bottle - proof of excise tax payment.
The delivery of wine products is a service that is distinguished by requirements of documentation, cargo loading, and the volume of the products. Therefore, the rules for transporting alcohol need to be followed at all stages of delivery.
What type of transportation is used
The type of transport used for wine transportation depends on several factors, incl. distance, route, amount of cargo, type, and characteristics of wine.
Transportation by land - for this type of transportation road or rail is what usually is the way. Refrigerators are most often used, where temperature fluctuations are minimal and specially adapted to the specific requirements of wine.
Transportation by water - usually wines are transported by ship if the wine has to be delivered over long distances (from the USA, from Australia, etc.) and it is transported in standard refrigerators.
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