Food & Beverage Shipments Annually
Tonnes of Food Cargo Shipped Per Year
Active Global Multimodal Trade Lanes
Years of International Freight Reliability
Protecting Quality & Maximising Shelf Life Across Global Borders.
Moving food and beverages internationally requires precision timing, strict sanitary controls, and complete temperature management. At WTA, our specialised supply chain management process ensures your perishable and ambient products arrive strictly on schedule and in prime condition.
From seasonal agricultural exports to packaged FMCG and alcoholic beverages, we conduct complete lane risk analyses to mitigate port delays, eliminate unexpected demurrage, and clear food compliance checks smoothly.
- Active cold chain visibility with live temperature, humidity, and location tracking
- In-house licensed brokers handling sanitary certificates, vet checks, and duties
- Flexible multimodal combinations across reefers, air freight, and temperature-controlled road
Dedicated Transportation & Supply Chain Services
Tailored freight handling built specifically around food safety standards, shelf-life constraints, and global trade compliance.
Temperature-Controlled Sea Freight
FCL and LCL reefer shipping with strict cold chain integrity across 679 trade lanes, backed by proactive port clearance and equipment reservation.
Expedited Perishable Air Freight
Time-critical routing for high-value foods, short shelf-life items, and rapid market replenishments with dedicated tarmac handling protocols.
Food & Beverage Customs Clearance
Full regulatory support for FDA, DEFRA, and EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) filings, health certificate verifications, and tariff classifications.
Alcohol & Beverage Logistics
Specialist transport for wine, spirits, and beers including bonded warehousing, thermal container lining, and excise duty management.
Ambient & Chilled Warehousing
Certified food-grade storage facilities offering lot tracking, batch verification, FIFO rotation, and rapid cross-dock capabilities.
Traceability & Product Recall Control
Integrated supply chain visibility allowing instant upstream and downstream batch tracing to secure rapid response in recall situations.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
"We have partnered with WTA for years. The service they provide is exceptional—they treat our business as their own. Highly adaptable with last-minute changes, their proactive account management and open collaboration have continuously improved our service and supply chain costs."Rebecca Johnson — Logistics Manager, Silver Spoon
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Consultative Freight Guidance From Dedicated Experts
Navigating the complex requirements of perishables, excise tariffs, and cold-chain compliance demands hands-on industry experience. Our specialized food and beverage trade desk evaluates every route to remove bottlenecks, reduce waste, and safeguard delivery schedules.
Whether importing organic ingredients or exporting shelf-stable goods globally, speak directly with our team to configure an optimized freight plan tailored to your temperature requirements and shelf-life metrics.
Get CatalogCommitted to Best-in-Class Food Distribution Standards
WTA is an active, longstanding member of recognized international food trade associations, including the Food and Drink Exporters Association (FDEA), the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), and the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF). We ensure continuous compliance with changing global trade legislation and veterinary inspection regimes.
Optimize Your Food & Drink Freight Strategy Today.
Request comprehensive rate schedules, review transit solutions, or schedule a cold chain audit with our international forwarding specialists.
