DRINKS & TOBACCO LOGISTICS

Transporting alcohol and tobacco involves more than just logistics; it requires navigating a complex set of regulations, including excise controls, temperature sensitivity, and strict documentation.

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Since 2013, AsstrA has operated a dedicated Drinks & Tobacco Logistics Division to support producers, importers, and distributors by providing reliable, secure, and compliant delivery of high-liquidity excise goods. From handling in bonded warehouses to temperature-controlled transport and cross-border coordination, we deliver more than cargo – we deliver certainty.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS NEED

▪ Secure and traceable transportation of alcohol and tobacco products

▪ Compliance with excise regulations, customs procedures, and labeling requirements

▪ Delivery to and from excise warehouses under fiscal supervision

▪ Temperature-controlled solutions for wine, spirits, and other sensitive beverages

▪ Coordination with duty-free networks, bonded storage, and tax warehousing

▪ Flexibility in route planning, customs guarantees, and delivery scheduling

HOW ASSTRA SUPPORTS THE DRINKS AND TOBACCO SECTOR

End-to-end logistics services

▪ Road (FTL and LTL), intermodal, containerized sea freight, temperature-controlled transport.

Excise handling and warehousing

▪ We have contracts with excise warehouses in Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Germany, and Georgia for cross-docking, labeling, and fiscal storage.

Transit under guarantee

▪ Our Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status allows for customs transit under AsstrA’s own guarantees, reducing delays and costs.

Temperature and security control

▪ We have specialized vehicles for heat-sensitive or high-value cargo, as well as security protocols and optional armed escorts through specific regions.

Bulk and containerized shipping

▪ We ship alcohol in tankers and tobacco in containers, with full traceability and customs coverage.

Remote customs clearance

▪ We support remote guarantee registration and customs handling across the EU and CIS regions.

WHERE WE DELIVER

▪ Import / export hubs: Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Italy, Germany, Georgia.

▪ Port services: Lithuania‚ Latvia‚ Germany‚ Spain‚ Italy‚ Türkiye, Poland‚ Estonia, as well as others across the EU and Black Sea regions.

▪ Transit corridors: EU to CIS countries, including secured transit and bonded solutions.

WHY DRINKS AND TOBACCO CLIENTS CHOOSE ASSTRA

▪ A decade of dedicated experience in alcoholic beverage and tobacco logistics

▪ In-house security procedures and partnerships with fiscal authorities for excise transit

▪ Established excise warehouse partnerships and tax processing capabilities

▪ Competitive sea freight rates via direct contracts with ocean carriers

▪ ISO-certified quality and full customs compliance

▪ 24/7 cargo monitoring

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Alcohol and tobacco logistics require compliance with excise regulations, customs procedures and fiscal controls. Shipments often involve bonded warehouses, duty-free distribution and temperature-controlled vehicles, which makes the process more complex than transporting standard cargo.
AsstrA works with excise warehouses in Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Germany and Georgia. Our Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status enables us to provide secure customs transit under AsstrA guarantees, ensuring compliance with excise and fiscal requirements.
Yes. AsstrA provides customs guarantees and fiscal representation to enable the cross-border movement of alcohol and tobacco products, ensuring proper management of excise duty.
We offer full truckload (FTL), less than truckload (LTL), intermodal, sea container shipping and specialized tanker transport for bulk alcohol. All are equipped with security and temperature control when required.