Business Details
17 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Freight Forwarding & Logistics for Drinks Industry UK & Europe
Founded in 2009, we are a specialist freight forwarding and logistics company dedicated to serving the drinks industry across the UK and Europe. Our expertise spans the transportation of whisky, rum, gin, vodka, beer, wine, cider, soft drinks, and associated packaging materials, with a focus on both duty-suspended and duty-paid movements. With decades of combined experience in the drinks sector, our team provides tailored logistics solutions, including groupage, full trailer loads, sea containers, and air freight. Our BIFA membership and HMRC compliance ensure adherence to industry standards, while our movement guarantee offers clients peace of mind. We pride ourselves on agility, responsiveness, and a commitment to handling every jobwhether a single pallet or full containerwith equal dedication.Our long-standing relationships with major drinks suppliers underscore our reputation for reliability, clear communication, and problem-solving excellence. Clients consistently highlight our ability to meet tight deadlines, adapt to changing requirements, and deliver exceptional service across domestic and international routes. We combine technical expertise with a personal touch, ensuring seamless logistics from collection to delivery. Our teams deep sector knowledge and proactive approach to optimising supply chains make us a trusted partner for businesses seeking efficient, cost-effective transport solutions.
Services
Freight Forwarding
Pallet Delivery
Customs Administration
Supply Chain Consultancy
Sea Freight
Road Haulage
Duty Suspended Transport
Alcohol Logistics
European Deliveries
Bonded Goods Movement
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined experience in drinks industry logistics.
- Our movement guarantee ensures secure transport of bonded goods.
- We handle urgent and time-sensitive deliveries with precision.
- We provide tailored logistics solutions for both small and large consignments.
- Our team maintains HMRC compliance and BIFA-certified standards.
Associations and certifications
- BIFA
What people say
Second to none service
First class communication
Highly reliable and professional
Agile and responsive
Dedicated to every job
Services
Freight Forwarding
We specialise in freight forwarding for the drinks industry, managing UK and international shipments of alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages. Our services include full trailer loads, groupage, and air freight solutions. With HMRC compliance and a movement guarantee, we ensure secure, timely deliveries across complex supply chains.
Pallet Delivery
Our pallet delivery service covers single pallets to full trailer loads across the UK and Europe. We offer next-day, same-day, and timed deliveries for urgent consignments. Clients benefit from competitive rates and dedicated support for both domestic and cross-border movements.
Customs Administration
We provide end-to-end customs administration, including duty drawback claims and HMRC-compliant documentation. Our expertise simplifies import/export processes for bonded goods, ensuring regulatory adherence while minimising delays and costs for clients in the drinks sector.
Supply Chain Consultancy
Our consultancy services help drinks industry clients optimise supply chains through cost-reduction strategies and process improvements. We offer tailored advice on stock management, route optimisation, and compliance, leveraging decades of sector-specific experience to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Sea Freight
We facilitate sea freight solutions for bulk alcohol and beverage shipments, partnering with trusted carriers to deliver cost-effective global logistics. Our team manages documentation, customs clearance, and multimodal transport integration, ensuring seamless delivery from port to final destination.
People
Andrew Caswell
Director
Founded Supplychain21 in 2009 with over 30 years in drinks sector leadership roles. Provides strategic oversight and industry expertise, focusing on sales, marketing, and supply chain optimisation.
Sarah Perry
Director
Co-founder with operational and financial management expertise. Oversees team coordination and business health, applying problem-solving skills developed over 15+ years with the company.
Richard Jones
Operations Manager
Over a decade of transport logistics experience. Specialises in import/export operations, HMRC compliance, and providing strategic support for complex international shipments within tight deadlines.
Ashley Wright
UK Transport Administrator
Leads UK domestic logistics since 2019, offering bespoke solutions for client needs. Focuses on customer acquisition and maintaining high service standards for time-sensitive deliveries.
George Hyde
Transport Administrator
Recent addition with a mathematics background. Enhances data quality, supports business growth, and assists with UK customer logistics while applying analytical problem-solving skills.
Questions
What specialist services do you offer for the drinks industry?
We provide freight forwarding, customs administration, and supply chain consultancy specifically for alcohol and beverage producers, including duty-suspended transport solutions.
Do you handle both UK and international shipments?
Yes, we manage domestic UK deliveries alongside European import/export movements and global sea freight logistics.
How do you ensure compliance with HMRC regulations?
As BIFA members with a movement guarantee, we maintain strict HMRC compliance through expert documentation and bonded goods handling procedures.
Can you accommodate urgent delivery requests?
Our team specialises in time-sensitive consignments, offering timed collections and deliveries for critical shipments across all service levels.
What payment currencies do you accept?
We facilitate transactions in multiple currencies to meet international client requirements for cross-border logistics.
