Shipping of wine and spirits for businesses

Wine and spirits logistics for businesses

Wine & bottle shipping

Shipping wine requires special attention: bottle protection, packaging selection, destination requirements and possible formalities depending on the country.

MBE Centres support your wine shipments within France, across Europe and to selected international destinations, including the United States depending on applicable conditions.

 

100+

MBE Centres
in France

Adapted packaging

protection for
wine bottles

France & international

domestic &
international shipping

Formalities

support depending
on destination

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Solutions for wine and spirits businesses

Wine and spirits businesses may face different logistics challenges depending on their markets, shipping volumes and delivery destinations. MBE Centres support wine merchants, wineries, spirits brands and e-commerce businesses with solutions adapted to their shipping needs in France and internationally.

France & international shipping: solutions adapted to destinations, regulatory requirements and the types of bottles being shipped.

E-commerce solutions: connected tools to manage orders, shipments and multiple carriers from a single interface.

Operational support: shipment preparation, document management and solutions adapted to fragile or high-value bottles.

With more than 100 MBE Centres in France, businesses can benefit from local support to manage shipping flows and selected export-related requirements.

Wine Shipping

Develop your wine shipments in France and internationally with solutions designed for fragile bottles, e-commerce sales and the operational needs of wine businesses.

Red wine, white wine, rosé, champagne or gift boxes: shipments can be prepared according to bottle types, shipping volumes and destinations.

France & international shipping: support depending on destination countries, delivery expectations and shipping constraints.

Bottle protection: dedicated packaging solutions depending on the number of bottles and shipment type.

Export formalities: assistance with preparing documents required for selected international destinations.

A solution designed for wine merchants, wineries, e-commerce businesses and wine industry professionals.

Wine Shipping

Spirits Shipping

MBE Centres support selected spirits shipments that may require special attention depending on destinations, applicable formalities and transport conditions.

Cognac, Armagnac and other spirits: each request is reviewed according to destination countries, bottle characteristics and applicable shipping conditions.

International destinations: consideration of local regulations and country-specific shipping conditions.

Tailored transport solutions: guidance depending on bottle format, shipment value and destination.

Shipping documentation: support regarding information and documents required for selected destinations.

A useful approach for producers, distributors and businesses specialised in spirits.

Spirits Shipping

E-commerce Solutions

Centralise your orders, shipments and carriers with connected tools linked to your e-commerce store to simplify the daily management of your logistics flows.

MBE eShip: plugin compatible with Shopify, WooCommerce and Prestashop.

MBE eShip Web: SaaS platform designed to manage multiple carriers and shipments from one interface.

Automation: label generation, shipment management and order tracking.

A useful solution for e-commerce businesses looking to streamline their shipping operations without multiplying tools.

E-commerce Solutions

Fulfillment & Order Preparation

Storage, order preparation, seasonal peaks or shipment organisation: MBE supports businesses in structuring their day-to-day logistics operations.

Storage & preparation: solutions based on shipping volumes, order frequency and product constraints.

Flow management: support during seasonal peaks, promotional periods and high shipping activity.

Shipment preparation: coordination of orders, packaging and dispatch operations according to your business needs.

A solution designed for businesses looking to better structure their e-commerce and export logistics.

Fulfillment & Order Preparation

Looking to ship one or several wine bottles within France or internationally? MBE Centres can assist depending on the destination, shipment type and any applicable formalities.

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How do shipments work with MBE?

Wine and spirits shipments may require a specific organisation depending on destinations, export formalities and transport constraints. MBE Centres support businesses at every stage to help structure logistics flows and facilitate domestic and international shipments.

Step 1

Define shipping requirements

MBE Centres assess shipment needs based on bottle types, shipping volumes, destinations, delivery expectations and shipment frequency in order to recommend the most relevant solution.

Domestic & international Shipping volumes E-commerce

A useful approach to adapt shipments to operational constraints and destination requirements.

Step 2

Prepare bottles and shipping information

Bottles can be prepared with dedicated packaging solutions depending on formats, shipment volumes and transport constraints. Required shipping information is also verified before dispatch.

Protective inserts Bottle formats MBE SafeValue

Selected high-value bottles may also benefit from additional solutions such as MBE SafeValue.

Step 3

Prepare export documents and formalities

Depending on destinations, certain shipments may require specific documents such as proforma invoices, customs documents, FDA Prior Notice or other regulatory formalities.

Proforma invoice FDA Prior Notice

Selected destinations such as the United States may require additional formalities depending on applicable conditions.

Step 4

Register and monitor shipments

MBE Centres support businesses with shipment monitoring and document management in order to improve shipment visibility and facilitate selected export formalities.

Tracking Digital documents Remote areas

Selected remote international areas may involve additional delivery constraints or longer transit times depending on destination countries.

Step 5

Structure recurring logistics flows

Businesses can centralise orders, shipments and multiple carriers through connected MBE tools and logistics management solutions.

MBE eShip MBE eShip Web Fulfillment

A useful solution for managing e-commerce sales, seasonal peaks and recurring shipments.

An operational setup already used by many businesses
 

In 2025, more than 21,000 businesses used MBE solutions to manage their shipments and logistics flows in France and internationally.

With more than one million shipments managed worldwide every year and over 100 MBE Centres in France, businesses can rely on a local network to prepare shipments, manage selected export formalities and organise shipments according to their operational requirements.

Service quality, operational support and reliability are among the main reasons highlighted by professional customers using MBE solutions.

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Our commitment to your wine and spirits deliveries

Our commitments for wine and spirits businesses

Local support: direct contact with an MBE Centre to help prepare shipments according to your business activity, destinations and operational needs.

Operational flexibility: support for occasional shipments, recurring flows and seasonal peaks depending on your activity.

Business-oriented organisation: solutions designed to fit the operational requirements of wine merchants, wineries, distributors and e-commerce businesses.

Our commitments for wine and spirits businesses

Additional services for wine and spirits businesses

MBE eShip for wine and spirits e-commerce shipments

MBE eShip

A connected solution designed to centralise orders, automate shipping labels and manage multiple carriers from one interface.

MBE Fulfillment solutions for wine and spirits businesses

MBE Fulfillment

Storage, order preparation and logistics flow management solutions designed to support e-commerce sales and recurring shipments.

MBE SafeValue for selected high-value bottle shipments

MBE SafeValue

An additional solution for selected bottle shipments requiring protection adapted to their value or nature.

Frequently asked questions about wine and spirits shipping

Yes, selected wine shipments to the United States may be possible depending on the destination State, product type and applicable regulations. Specific formalities may be required, such as a proforma invoice, FDA Prior Notice or import-related documents.

Depending on the destination, a wine shipment may require a proforma invoice, customs information, product-related documents or selected regulatory declarations. Requirements vary depending on the country, shipment type and local import conditions.

Yes, selected spirits shipments may be possible depending on destination countries and applicable regulations. Conditions may vary according to the type of alcohol, destination, required documents and local restrictions.

Yes, you may use your own packaging. However, to better protect bottles during transport, adapted packaging solutions are recommended, especially for fragile shipments, long-distance deliveries or high-value bottles.

Bottles can be prepared with dedicated packaging solutions depending on format, number of bottles and destination. Some solutions help manage protective inserts, shock absorption, parcel stability or thermal insulation.

Duties, taxes and possible additional fees may vary depending on the destination country, the nature of the goods and import conditions. Tools such as MBE EasyDuty can help better anticipate selected costs linked to international shipments.

Yes. Some destinations may require restrictions, specific documents, longer transit times or constraints linked to remote areas. This is especially relevant for selected international shipments or destinations with specific import rules.

Yes. MBE Centers can support businesses managing recurring orders, including tools such as MBE eShip, MBE eShip Web or order preparation and logistics management solutions depending on operational needs.

Yes, several bottles may be prepared in the same parcel depending on bottle format, packaging type, destination and applicable transport conditions. Formats such as gift boxes or magnums may require specific preparation.

Yes. MBE Centres can support businesses during busy periods such as wine fairs, holiday season, private sales, trade shows or e-commerce peaks, depending on preparation, shipping and logistics flow management needs.

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