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Cru Direct Logistics

Global wine shipping logistics tailored for premium small wineries. We ensure compliance and seamless transit for your world-class wines. Direct-to-Consumer International wine shipping simplified.

Our Services

International Wine Shipping Quotes & Compliance Logistics

Expand your reach with global direct-to-consumer delivery networks. We provide Compliance-ready shipping quotes for over 40 countries for premium small wineries.

Prepaid Customer Duties & Taxes

We can provide approximate customs, duties, and taxes quotes for over 40 countries. Our winery partners collect all duties, taxes, and shipping fees at the point-of-sale to ensure a seamless door-to-door delivery overseas.

International Shipping Labels & Commercial Invoices

Expert paperwork handling and regulatory mastery for over 40 countries. We handle all customs paperwork digitally and forward all paperwork to be applied to the international wine shipment.

Custom Clearance Updates

We provide our winery partner with customs updates in real time to ensure a smooth timeline for delivery and ensure a smooth customer experience for your global customers. We handle the digital filing for adjustments to commercial invoices, harmonized codes and handling clearance delays.

Partnership Prerequisites

To ensure a seamless international shipping experience for your customers, we require the following from our winery partners:

DTC Readiness

Ability to process international direct-to-consumer orders at the point of sale, including duty and tax collection capabilities.

Compliance Data

Complete technical data for all wines, including alcohol percentage, vessel type, and harmonized system (HS) codes for target markets.

Packaging Standards

Commitment to using FedEx-approved international wine transit packaging to ensure safety and temperature integrity during global transit.

Regulatory Mastery

Global Compliance

01 / Export Standards

We navigate the complex web of international wine export regulations, ensuring your premium bottles meet the stringent technical standards of over 60 destination markets.

02 / Customs Clearance

Our team manages the intricate paperwork and documentation required for customs clearance, minimizing delays and ensuring your wine shipments reach their destination in pristine condition.

03 / Compliance Audits

We conduct rigorous audits of your logistics partners to verify adherence to global safety and environmental regulations, protecting your brand's reputation and integrity.

The Journey

DTC Shipping Logistics

Using our database of compliance logistics for over 40 countries, we can determine the direct-to-consumer shipping availability to your customers. Duties and Taxes are also calculated early at the point of sale.

Global Transit via FedEx Express

After shipping, duties, and taxes are agreed upon from our partnered wineries, we file all digital paperwork with FedEx before forwarding the wine shipment label back to the winery. The shipment is then safely packed.

Tracking Information

We conduct rigorous compliance checks at every stage to ensure your premium wines arrive without customs delays due to clearance delays. All tracking numbers are forward to the customer early on.

Door-to-Door Delivery 

With tracking information forwarded to the customer early on, and duties & taxes prepaid, your guests are able to smoothly accept their wine shipment. We require and advise all shipments to be received on first delivery attempt.

The Premium Standard

We provide specialized logistics solutions for the global wine industry, ensuring that every bottle reaches its destination with precision and integrity.

Specialty services are available for international wine shipments over 250 lbs.

Connect with Our Logistics Experts

Partner with us to navigate the complexities of international shipping confidently.

 

Our team is dedicated to ensuring your premium wine shipments arrive safely and on schedule.

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