Shipping

General We now ship any of our clients' wines to them anywhere (deliverable!) in the world. Our shipping service has been on stream for the last five years, and is a fully comprehensive door-to-door service, provided at extremely reasonable rates. In essence, we look to ship to our key markets, Hong Kong and Singapore, in the autumn of each year. The aim is to generally arrange a consolidated shipment of a number of clients' cases to take advantage of reduced freight rates, rather than as an individual. It has been very effective and by all accounts our clients have been delighted with the results.

Air Freight (note - air-freight emblem plse) Shipments elsewhere on a more urgent or individual basis are also available, and we have shipped to properties in Italy, France, Spain, Canada and Asia with ease. For immediate Inter-Continental shipments, we advise the Air-Freight approach, which is extremely efficient, and though more expensive than the Sea-freight option, is surprisingly affordable. We work primarily with one freight-forwarder, a small and highly efficient operation, that has many years experience of specialist Fine Wine freight-forwarding with a web of contacts around the world. Being a small firm, your shipment of wine is dealt with personally, and is not simply yet another consignment being moved through a logistics system, as one may experience with some of the larger operations. We have been very impressed.

Sea-Freight (note - sea-freight/cargo ship emblem plse) This has become increasingly important for regular shipment to Hong Kong and Singapore. Consolidated, chilled reefer containers have become increasingly available and we work closely with Crown Wine Cellars in Hong Kong for onward shipment, storage and final delivery within Hong Kong. Shipments are regular, affordable and extremely well managed at both ends - this has been a great success. You may be interested to view their web-site and services on www.crownwinecellars.com

We are looking to establish a similar service with a similar company in Singapore, and I will update you with details of the arrangement once they have been negotiated and confirmed.

Costs As you can imagine, costs vary considerably due to the variables, so each shipment is tailored around the requirements of the client. You must be aware that each country has its own Duty and Tax system, and this is dealt with locally. The delivering agents contact you directly for your payment of local taxes. We can, of course, advise on local rates prior to any shipment being arranged.

*PLEASE NOTE*. Any stock stored 'In Bond' at Octavian is NOT subject to UK Duty or VAT unless cleared for use in the U.K.