Connoisseur International

Australia is another one of Connoisseur’s dual routes. We offer air services throughout Australia serving all major cities and are able to facilitate and arrange customs clearance, if required temperature controlled local delivery. Our airfreight services are supported by our quarterly operated refrigerated LCL ocean service, routed to Sydney and then once clear of customs controls, your wines are on forwarded,temperature controlled, to their final destination. Australian customs are widely known to expect complete and comprehensive documentation, our in house IT systems enables us to present this paperwork in a format which limits the time in customs and quarantine thus enabling a smooth shipping process. All cases destined for Australia are individually identified with unique Connoisseur barcoding. Wines are afforded unique lot numbers, a requirement that has been made mandatory by Australian Quarantine services, this typifies our commitment to ensuring our clients wines are handled efficiently and with the level of service expected from Connoisseur. Airfreight services to: ● SYDNEY ● MELBOURNE ● PERTH ● ADELAIDE ● BRISBANE. Quarterly LCL refrigerated services to SYDNEY All other destinations served directly from Sydney via temperature controlled transport.

Key Services:

Door to Airport
Door to Door Export & Import
FCL and LCL Refrigerated & Dry Services.
Local Experienced Customs Brokerage
Refrigerated Delivery
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
Packing Services/Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

The import of alcoholic beverages to Canada is widely considered to be fraught with difficulties and complications. At Connoisseur, we have spent time researching the rules and regulations to enable us to assist clients, be it with commercial shipments or individuals relocating, We have, together with our agent Cargo Spectrum put together an airfreight service with door to door delivery. We can also arrange local temperature controlled storage if required. Our agent can assist with the import permit application through the relevant liquor board and offer on the ground local support. We provide direct air shipment via British Airways or Air Canada serving Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver and we also operate services to Calgary. Our agent is able to offer and arrange local refrigerated transport.

Key Services:

Direct Airport to Airport services
Door to Door services for licensed entities & LCBO Permit holders
FCL Refrigerated Ocean service
Local Customs brokerage and support throughout Canada
Packing Services/Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

Connoisseur is one of the largest consolidators for the movement of alcoholic beverages to Asia. The shipment of wines to mainland China, however, is something entirely different…? The UK is a secondary market for wine and although as a nation we have fantastic allocations of some of the world’s finest wines you simply cannot just collect and fly the goods. China has strict rules and regulations in place for the movement of alcoholic beverages in order to satisfy the criteria dictated by Chinese customs and CIQ, the buyer and seller must first have made the appropriate contract. The buyer must have the relevant license in place to import wines and the seller must be able to provide the correct documents in original format. Meeting the appropriate conditions as dictated by the buyer and in line with customs and CIQ rules and regulations, the submission of these documents must be approved in advance. If and when this criteria is met, the wines being imported all approved with Chinese back labels affixed a shipping date and method approved and prepared, shipment can proceed. The Chinese market is challenging to service but not impossible, however, it must be done correctly. The local agent’s knowledge and support is vital as China CIQ often select bottles for sampling, these can be removed for sampling and not returned. Connoisseur are happy to assist with your enquiries and provide help to ensure the correct conditions are met.

Key Services:

Full Airfreight services.
FCL/LCL Ocean Freight services Dry & Refrigerated
Local Experienced Customs Brokerage
Photographing and condition reports/Strip labelling
Certificate of age and origin application.
Packing services /Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box/PP100 Vin liners
Wood certificate and fumigation
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

Connoisseur boasts a variety of services and options for the European continent, the services include:

Door to Door Express Shipping
Door to Door Courier
Door to Door per Parcel Overland Road Shipping
Door to Door Pallet Shipping by Road
Door to Door Dedicated Special Deliveries (Refrigerated)
Door to Door Ship Stores /Yacht in Transit Shipments
Door to Door Bonded Transfer Exercise Warehouse to Exercise Warehouse
Door to Airport Full Continent Wide Service

Our aim at Connoisseur is to offer an extensive array of services tailor made to suit our customer’s needs and requirements, whilst ensuring that the integrity and diligence with which we pride ourselves is maintained and managed to the optimum. We have a full network of partners throughout Europe enabling us to offer comprehensive and total freight solutions. At Connoisseur, no job is too big or too small, we use our knowledge and vast experience to ensure that we can fulfil our customers’ needs and expectations.

Key Services:

Special and temperature controlled delivery (by arrangement)
Inside delivery including unpacking
Fully comprehensive packing service/Wine safe specialist packing materials
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Movement Guarantee
EMCS (For Wine Transfers to/from UK & EU Excise Warehouses)
Yacht in transit/ship stores/cruise liner
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

As a wine producing nation, Germany continues to produce wines of great quality. The popularity of these wines continues to grow and together with a strong supporting trading market of brokers and wines merchants, Germany is a very important part of our portfolio. We offer an array of services to and from Germany these include:

Key Services:

Door to Door Express & Groupage overland road service, both export and import.
Special temperature controlled truck options.
Express Airfreight to arrival all major airport to and from the UK.
FCL Dry & Refrigerated Ocean services.
Collection and consolidation of wines.
Packing Services/Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box
Full Worldwide Airfreight services Ex Germany.
Third party logistics & supply chain solution.
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

France is the UK’s closest neighbour and the home to some of the world’s finest wines. Bordeaux is renowned for the Chateau’s of Lafite & Mouton Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Haut Brion, Cheval Blanc and of course Chateau Petrus as well as the majestic wines of Burgundy including Domaine Romanee Conti, Domaine Ponsot, the list of truly remarkable wines is indeed endless. At Connoisseur, we have forged and built relationships with major wine merchants and auction houses, we collect and deliver throughout France, operating both express, air and road services to and from the UK. In addition and in conjunction with our French partners, we co-ordinate, manage and organise direct shipment from France to destinations all over the world. We can arrange part and full containers by ocean and offer LCL refrigerated services to Singapore and Hong Kong. As an added service option, we also offer temperature controlled storage, EMCS preparation, relocation, cellar inventory, packing and much more. During the summer and winter, we also support our services with temperature controlled collections and deliveries, dedicated vehicles and inside delivery options. We also provide services throughout the South of France, including Monaco, where we deliver fine wines to luxury villas, yachts and yachting agencies. At Connoisseur we have it covered

Key Services:

Express Courier and Air Freight Door to Door Delivery
Overland Road Service – Export and Import
Special Temperature Controlled Collection and Delivery
Special Summer Refrigerated Road Services Throughout the South of France for Holiday Villas, Hotels and Luxury Yachts
Temperature Controlled Facilities in Bordeaux, Paris and Beaune
Direct Air and Ocean Services Worldwide Ex France
Packing, Cellar Removal, Condition Reports and Consolidation
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

The vibrant metropolis that is Hong Kong continues to remain at the forefront of our business. The company prides itself on our close ties with the people of Hong Kong. As a company we boast over 20 years’ experience of handling wines and spirits to this region, from the post-colonial years of pre 1997 to the abolishment and subsequent explosion of business from 2008. Our commitment to providing our customers with a service, that is not only reliable but goes beyond that of our competitors, which is best explained via our new IT system.This enables our customers to view and track the progress of each and every part of their consignment, from the initial release to us processing the releases through pick up and checking in, departure, arrival and delivery, with complete and total transparency. At Connoisseur we believe that you are important and should have control, we want you to see every part of each transaction. We believe that our experience and commitment to evolve, change and to be the best that sets us apart. We are a specialist wine forwarder, and our dedication to provide our clients with real time access is at the forefront of what makes us different. In terms of services, we offer four times weekly direct Cathay Pacific Airways flights to Hong Kong, and this is also supported with additional flights via British Airways. We also offer a minimum of twice monthly refrigerated LCL ocean services, scheduled on-time services all the time. These services are supported by our bespoke IT systems which give total and complete clarity to our clients. We also offer collections throughout Europe and consolidation into our customs approved temperature controlled facility, enabling our customers to consolidate their purchases in one hub and select the wines they wish to be sent by air or by ocean. Competition in this market is naturally strong, but at Connoisseur we firmly believe we have the expertise and support programmes that make us the professional’s choice.

Key Services:

Full Airfreight services.
FCL/LCL Ocean Freight services Dry & Refrigerated
Local Experienced Customs Brokerage
Packing services /Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box/PP100 Vin liners
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

Japan is a market that historically is handled by forwarders of Japanese origin, with UK based offices. At Connoisseur we have been working meticulously hard to establish close local ties with agents and partners to enable us to offer a full range of services catered and designed to meet the needs of our clients and prospective clients alike. At Connoisseur we offer a full door to door air and full load ocean service for licensed companies, hotels, diplomats and yachts in transit. We also offer a full airfreight service from Japan to other Asian countries.

Key Services:

Door to Door Air and Express Courier service.
FCL Dry and Refrigerated Ocean Service
Local on the ground customs clearance.
Full Export and Import Services
Refrigerated delivery if required.
Packing services /Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

As part of our extensive network in this region, Connoisseur is pleased to offer a door to door air and LCL refrigerated consolidation service to Macau. Connoisseur work closely with Eva Air on this routing, which is served via Taipei. Our experience and local knowledge of the market allows us to offer services geared to both wine and spirits. Our partner in Macau is highly professional and offers a full comprehensive customs clearance including all import permit applications and formalities. We boast many of the major hotels and casinos in our portfolio of customers and understand the diverse nature of the market place. In addition to our air service, we also offer LCL refrigerated container services for wines and spirits, the latter of extreme importance as this is a through bill of lading not terminating in Hong Kong. As well as our direct services, we also offer services for wine via Hong Kong for both air and ocean, both of which are refrigerated. As part of our commitment to our customers we can provide full conditioning reports, photos, invoice and packing list preparation for those clients who wish for us to apply for import permits for their wine or spirit shipments.

Key Services:

Twice Weekly Eva Air Shipment – supported by climate controlled Thai Airway services
FCL Refrigerated or Dry Container Service – through bill of lading
Quarterly LCL Refrigerated Service – through bill of lading
LCL Refrigerated Service (Wine Only) Via Hong Kong
Door to Door Airfreight then Refrigerated Transfer via Hong Kong (Wine Only)
Local Experienced Customs Brokerage
Import Permit Application and Presentation
Free Domicile/Ex Works/Third Party Billing Services
Conditioning Reports/Photography/Inventory and Packing Lists
Packing Services/Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
EMCS (For Wine Transfers to/from UK/EU Excise Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

It is with great with excitement that we introduce our new service to Malaysia. At Connoisseur we ensure that any service has been extensively researched and that the on the ground support logistics are in place to ensure a smooth shipping experience. Malaysian based clients have until recently used Singapore for the placement of their wines and although this still takes place the need for a direct and professional delivery service was apparent. Connoisseur now operate a twice monthly direct British Airways service to Kuala Lumpur and beyond, supported with local on the ground customs clearance and onward temperature controlled delivery to the final destination. We are also able to offer an express service for those people that do not wish to utilize the consolidation programme. These services are supported by our in-house computer systems and enables our Malaysian clients to view their stocks online and select those that wish for us to consolidate and dispatch. As with all our services we are able to collect and consolidate purchases made by client from all over Europe for onward shipment in addition to this service we also offer a DOOR TO DOOR delivery service for Langkawi this is important as it is a location within Malaysia that is base to many luxury yachts and thus being able to provide a fully managed delivery to this location is of added benefit to our clients.

Key Services:

Door to Door delivery including all duty & taxes by direct Airfreight
Consolidation, Stock Management and full European collection service
Packing services /Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box/PP100 Vin liners
Door to Door delivery service for Luxury Yachts placed in Langkawi
Local customs brokerage with refrigerated delivery in Malaysia
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

As part of our commitment within Asia and Australasia. We are pleased to introduce our services to New Zealand. Connoisseur can arrange door to airport and door to door services to both the North and South Island, be it Auckland or Christchurch, We can also can arrange, manage and facilitate local on the ground customs clearance, and delivery including refrigerated delivery if required. Connoisseur together with our partner Omega customs specialize in the seamless arrangement of personal and corporate relocation offering sound and correct advice whilst assisting with the completion and submission of the relevant customs documentation. In addition to our Air Services we also offer quarterly LCL Refrigerated ocean services via Australia to both islands.

Key Services:

Door to Door Airport
Door to Door Export & Import
FCL and LCL Refrigerated & Dry Services.
Specialist Relocation & Removal Services.
Local Experienced Customs Brokerage
Refrigerated delivery, including inside and unpack if required.
Packing services /Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace
Onward Air services to FGI, Papua New Guinea, Samoa

Singapore is our oldest route, thus we at Connoisseur share a special and close affinity with this destination. This experience and knowledge is invaluable and enables us to remain as market leaders. We appreciate and understand what our clients expect, the market conditions and the maturity of the local wine market. We operate a minimum of two air services per week to Singapore utilising the flagship airline of the country, Singapore Airlines. Our transit and arrivals are methodically planned and attention to detail second to none. Connoisseur’s experience in this region means we have close ties with both customs and bonded warehouses alike, we also only deliver and collect utilizing chilled vehicles. In addition to our air service, we are the only forwarder offering scheduled refrigerated LCL services, on arrival the container is transferred to our temperature controlled facility where the wines are rechecked, deconsolidated and either cleared for home use, or to a bonded warehouse of our clients choosing or if the clients prefer, stored in a perfect environment facility which is temperature controlled at competitive prices and with real online access with local presence and payment facilities. We at Connoisseur are proud of this service, striving to continue and improve, to offer additional services, changing, adapting and enhancing the products that we offer to our clients, whilst retaining our core values and principles which our Singapore clients have come to expect and enjoy from us.

Key Services:

Full Airfreight services.
FCL/LCL Ocean Freight services Dry & Refrigerated
Local Experienced Customs Brokerage
Local Temperature Controlled Storage Arrangement
Packing services /Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box/PP100 Vin liners
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

The African continent with its emerging economies and rapidly expanding tourism industry, is becoming a large consumer of wines, as such the need for a comprehensive continent wide service is required to support the growing demand. At Connoisseur we have an established air and ocean service for South Africa, offering full door to door capability for wines & spirits. We also offer door to door services to Kenya, Zambia, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Uganda. These services are supported by our full continent wide door to airport and door to port operations.

Key Services:

Air and Ocean Freight continent wide.
Full express courier capability.
Packing and crating.
Removal and relocation.
Local Experienced Customs Brokerage
Temperature controlled delivery if required.
Full import air service.
Consolidation, Storage and online stock access in the UK
Pre shipment inspection onsite
Condition reports / photography
Preparation of customs EUR1 documents where applicable
Packing Services/Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

We continue to develop this market increasing our presence and portfolio in this region, with a view to offering Door to Door services throughout the region in the near future.

Southern & Central America is generally considered a difficult region for the placement of wines and alcoholic beverages. Restrictions with regard to the personal importation of wines and spirits and the legislation in place in the various countries that make up Southern & Central America can make the importation of beverages be perceived to be impossible. This is not the case but we must be mindful of the regulations adopted by these countries and to this end we work together with local licensed importers and agencies to ensure the beverages are dispatched with correct documentation, and that the entire listing has been presented and approved in advance. We do offer a full door to arrival airport service for this continent and will research and advise our clients of the required mandatory documents and local legislation. Shipments of beverages to companies who hold licenses and permits are not a problem and we can prepare shipments either by Air or Refrigerated FCL container. We continue to develop links with agencies throughout this continent so that we may be able to offer clients who reside in these countries the opportunity to procure wines for personal consumption. In addition we also offer a service to the Falkland Islands, this service is Door to Door.

Key Services:

Continent wide Airfreight services to arrival airport
Continent wide Export FCL & LCL Ocean Services
Continent wide Import Airfreight
Continent Wide Import FCL Ocean Service
Door to Door Airfreight services to the Falkland Islands
Certificate of origin & EUR1 preparation and authentication if required.
Packing services /Plastic Pallets/Temperature Blankets/Winesafe Box
Research / Expertise and Knowledge of import requirements
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

Spain richly deserve its place at the top table in the wine hierarchy. Whether it’s the fabulous yet incredibly hard to acquire Dominio de Pingus or the historic winery of Vega Sicilia, both of which originate in the Ribera region, or the relative newcomers from the Bierzo region including the Descendientes De J Palacios and Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita, this is of course supported by the wines from Rioja region which continues to produce wines of real quality. At Connoisseur as with all major wine producing nations we provide a fully integrated service, which include: A full door to door courier, air and overland road service to and from the UK. In addition we operate special services such as dedicated vans and temperature controlled transfers. As an added part of our portfolio, Connoisseur have access with our own account to a fully bonded excise facility, which is able to receive and receipt wines directly into our named account and create supporting Intra European EMCS documents for transfer to the UK. In conjunction with our Spanish partner we can also collect and consolidate wines for direct shipment by air or sea worldwide, utilizing their hub’s in Madrid and Barcelona. The agent can arrange both on and off site packing service, back labels and USA strip labelling services, relocation, luxury yacht and other special operations. In addition to our mainland services we also offer a full service to the Balearic Islands of Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca, both export and Import utilizing direct flights.

Key Services:

Door to Door Air and Road service, Export and Import.
Third party arrangement and direct air and sea
Shipment ex Spain worldwide.
Temperature controlled bonded storage facility in Barcelona, able to receive receipt store and create intra-European transfer documents.
Full re-packing, labelling and relocation service.
Door to door export and import service to the Balearic islands.
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

Switzerland, like the UK, is a secondary market for wine, indeed it is considered infamous as it is revered for housing some of the most rare and prestigious wines in the world. The movement of wines to and from Switzerland can indeed be a complex matter. The need for correct and proper accompanying documents and the strict customs rules in place mean that the forwarder must be well versed and meticulous in their planning. At Connoisseur, we manage to coordinate and ensure shipments are prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations. We offer direct air services both by express courier and conventional airfreight door to door. We are able to assist and facilitate movements to remote ski resorts and other bonded facilities. Our air services are supported by our twice weekly overland road services to and from Switzerland all handled the Connoisseur way. Our import service included UK customer’s brokerage. Our advisors are able to prepare onward EMCS documentation thus allowing tax suspended transfer to UK bonded warehouses. Our attention to detail and methodical manner gives our clients the peace of mind they need to manage their business. In addition to these services and in conjunction with our Swiss network member. We are able to facilitate direct air shipment from Switzerland to many destinations including Europe, Asia and the USA. If this is indeed a third party transaction, this can be prepared and arranged with your paperwork.

Key Services:

Door to Door Express and Air Services
Door to Door Export and Import Overland Road Services
Specialist Service Including Bonded Transfers and Ski Resort Deliveries
Full Documentary Advice and Support
Local Experienced Customs Brokerage
Third Party Shipping Arrangement
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

Connoisseur is pleased to offer Taiwan as part of our commitment to this region. We remain the only specialist wine forwarder with our office CID CONNOISSEUR ASIA licensed to carry wine and spirits. Taiwan as a consumer of wines is a different market, as a rule the auction houses have a major presence in this region. We recognised quickly the need to have our own people with the ability to offer customers the potential to import as many cases as they would like, free from the process of applying for their own licenses, thus creating safe secure and controlled shipping environment. We offer door to door air and refrigerated LCL & FCL services for both wines and whiskies. We utilize direct EVA AIRWAYS twice weekly Airfreight services from London and quarterly LCL refrigerated ocean services. FCL refrigerated services can be arranged as and when required. Our ability to prepare both Certificates of Origin, Age Certificates and detailed comprehensive invoices, together with our fantastic new IT and software package, make Connoisseur the only choice for your precious purchases. As the market in Taiwan matures and the needs and tastes of their people change, we are confident Connoisseur can continue to both meet and exceed their expectations, whilst maintaining our commitment to provide the complete service from start to finish.

Key Services:

Licensed Importer
Door to Door Airfreight service
Door to Door Refrigerated LCL Ocean Service
FCL Ocean Service
Local Experienced Customs Brokerage
Preparation and execution of shipping Invoice
Production of Certificate of Origin and Certificate of Age
Refrigerated local delivery
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace
Third party shipping from other Asian countries to and from Taiwan

At Connoisseur we offer services to a variety of destinations within this region. We utilize direct carriers and are able to facilitate climate conditioned movement by air if required. Certain countries within the Middle East have restrictions on the movement of alcohol, where alcohol is permitted it is often only authorized via state owned companies or licensed entities. We can provide advice where required in relation to this and can offer air services throughout this region to arrival airport. Where alcohol is permitted, Connoisseur have established close relationships with regional agencies, enabling us to offer door to door delivery services.

Key Services:

Direct air service throughout the Middle East.
Local Experienced Customs Brokerage
Export and Import services.
Climate controlled optional services.
Consular & Legalization paperwork.
Door to Door services to Lebanon & Jordan.
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

The headquarters’ of the Connoisseur group is located close to the perimeter of Heathrow Airport with easy access to the airport terminals, airline, warehouses and UK Customs. The importance of this location cannot be underestimated, our close proximity to the airport allows us to manage our customers’ expectations and enables us to attend the airlines warehouse and customs offices quickly. It also enables us to offer additional key services such as witness load, personal MIB Clearance, unaccompanied baggage arrivals and same-day UK & International services. Our facility boasts three purpose built temperature controlled areas for the consolidation and storage of wine. In addition to this we also have an area devoted to preparing conditioning reports and the photographing of wines and other beverages upon our customer’s request. We also have a general cargo warehouse all supported by our bespoke customs approved warehouse system. The warehouse also boasts its own x-ray machine for the screening of all cargoes destined for travel onboard passenger or cargo aircraft. This is completed in house by Connoisseur staff, trained and accredited by the UK department of transport. The warehouse is regulated HM Customs approved bonded facility which enables us to collect and/or receive Duty and VAT suspended goods from all over the world. Our facility is directly linked to HM Customs where we manage, prepare and submit all goods for customs clearance be it export or import.

We offer specialist services such as.

AOG Aircraft on ground.
Hazardous and dangerous goods by air.
Lifesaving drug and emergency relief shipping.
MIB Clearance.
Witness load.
ATA Carnet Preparation.
Picking/Packing USA Strip Labelling.
Barcoding/Back labels and duty stamp application.
Photographing & Condition reports.
Onsite packing and specialist packing materials.
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee.
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace
Own Fleet of vehicles including temperature control.

The company are members of the following bodies

Department of Transport Security cargo regulated agent.
Member of BIFA.(British International Freight Association
Members of the UK Chamber of Commerce
Member of the Malt Whisky Society
Member of the International Air Transport Association
Member of Federation of International Air Cargo Agents
Member of the Lognet Corporation
Member of X2 ELITE GROUP
Member of X2 COLD CHAIN
Member of the Wine & Spirits Association

From our UK hub we offer worldwide import and export services by sea, air, overland road and express courier. In addition we operate UK domestic and overnight pallet services and operate a fleet of our own trucks.

The words USA and alcohol are greeted normally with trepidation and if handled incorrectly fraught with problems. Connoisseur has spent many years researching, developing and honing our services to the USA. We offer an experienced controlled and legal way to transport your wines to the USA. Our knowledge and expertize in this market cannot be underestimated. If you are an importer, a private individual or a US citizen moving home or a Uk national moving to the USA, we can coordinate and arrange the collection,inventory, packing and Door to Door delivery of your wines. Connoisseur is a licensed importer with our own library of over 6000 approved cola labels. In the event you have wines that we do not hold within our library we will make digital images of the wine labels and handle all relevant applications to the governing body. We offer direct Air services to all major gateways, and are able to facilitate and coordinate the local customs brokerage and onwards final delivery including all TTB and FDA requirements. We also provide scheduled temperature controlled LCL refrigerated services to New York with a distribution network of licensed carriers making deliveries throughout the USA. Our refrigerated service is de-vanned within our a temperature controlled facility in New York. Refrigerated and Inside deliveries can be arranged on request. We also offer a small parcel express courier service for both wines & spirits to the USA. Our US based clients are able to utilize our services to collect and consolidate their purchases from multiple UK and European based wine merchants. We can collect and receive their wines UK Duty & Tax suspended into our bonded temperature controlled location for onward transfer by Air or Sea Our clients can view their stocks online via our in-house system and are able to view the status of new and ongoing orders.

Key Services:

Door to Door Courier Service
Door to Airport Service
Temperature Controlled FCL/LCL Container Service
FDA Cola Label Library
Strip Labelling
Local Experienced Customs Brokerage
Refrigerated Delivery
UK Bonded Warehouse (Temperature Controlled)
HM Customs Movement Guarantee
EMCS (For Transfer of Duty Free Wines to/from UK/EU Warehouses)
Direct In-house Link to Customs
Full IT Software support with remote access and Stock Control Management
Track and Trace

We are also able to arrange collection and shipping in the USA for transfer all over the world.

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Connoisseur International was incorporated in 1997.

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