Premier Duty-Free Partner in Europe

We deliver a large portfolio of Alcoholic Beverages, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, and Tobacco Products to river and sea cruise vessels as well as ferry lines across Europe.

VINGO SHIP SUPPLY is a joint company with VINGO Latvia.

We combine 30+ years of expertise in beverage distribution with a full-cycle European 3PL infrastructure: bonded and excise warehouses, labeling, customs support, multimodal delivery, and last-mile service directly to ports.

Why Partner with VINGO SHIP SUPPLY?

We maintain access to a strong supplier network and beverage expertise

Provide Full 3PL cycle: from excise warehouse to last-mile onboard delivery

Flexibility & speed:
Short lead-times, tailored supply matrices, quick response to schedule changes

Transparency:
online stock data, reporting, API/EDI integration

Warehouse Infrastructure

Warehouses and Storage Areas

~42,000 m² of warehouse space in the Riga region (for logistic purposes), including:

Excise warehouses for alcohol and tobacco
Bonded warehouses for goods under customs storage procedure
Temperature-controlled zones: refrigerated (premium wines/champagnes), controlled (+5…+18 °C), ambient
Cross-docking areas, pallet and cell storage, separate secure zones for tobacco/spirits

Certification and Status

Partner with AEO status (Authorized Economic Operator) for faster and more predictable customs procedures across the EU
“Track & Trace” system for tobacco product monitoring
Quality management system based on ISO 9001 practices (operational procedures, traceability, CAPA)

IT Systems

WMS with batch/lot traceability (FEFO/LOT), integration with EMCS (excise), ASN/EDI exchange
Online reporting on stock, expiry dates, temperature logs, photo documentation of shipments

Operations and Services

Labeling, repacking, promotional kitting, bottling, boxes/cases for vessels
Customs clearance: import/transit, EMCS for excise goods
Duty-free and bonded supplies for vessels on international routes (under the EU Customs Code)
Quality control: tasting samples, temperature checklists, reporting

What We Supply

Alcoholic beverage

Non-Alcoholic beverage

Tobacco products

Special packaging solutions

Bottles for wines, sparkling wines, and spirits designed for air transport (175 ml, 250 ml, 375 ml), suitable for cabins and hotels
Specialized bottles for wines, sparkling wines, and spirits intended for international airlines
Wines in Tetra Pak packaging (1 L, 5 L, 25 L) for all-inclusive hotels, airlines, and cruise operations
Custom-labeled wines and sparkling wines with your company’s logo and brand name

Geography and Port Coverage

Baltic and Northern Europe: Riga, Klaipeda, Tallinn, Helsinki, Turku, Mariehamn, Stockholm, Norrköping, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Kiel, Travemünde, Rostock, Gdańsk/Gdynia, Hamburg, and others.

Mediterranean (upon request/schedules): Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palma de Mallorca, and others.

How We Work

Step 1

Planning & assortment

Together with the cruise/ferry line, we build a supply matrix: SKUs, volumes, seasonality, bar/restaurant specifics, duty-free, and crew shops.

Step 2

Procurement & consolidation

Contracted brands and local suppliers; reception at bonded/excise warehouse, quality check, certification.

Step 3

Customs & excise

Processing in EMCS (suspensive regime/excise release under EU rules), preparation of export/transit documents for ship supply.

Step 4

Labeling & voyage preparation

Labeling according to shipowner/port requirements, promotional sets, palletization by vessel section (Shop/Kitchen/Bar), photo control.

Step 5

Delivery “to the gangway”

Port slot coordination, cut-off/ETA/ETD checks, coordination with agent/purser, temperature control during transport, supervision.

Step 6

Handover & reporting

Verification against packing list, fast corrections, returns/exchanges if needed, closing documentation.

Step 7

Reporting & replenishment

POS analytics per voyage, assortment recommendations, automated repeat shipments, SLA reports.

SLA and Operational Standards

Communication

Single point of contact 24/7 for urgent changes and extra orders

Lead-time

Typically 24–72 h in the Baltics/Scandinavia (subject to stock availability)

Temperature

Full cold-chain support for wines, champagnes, premium alcohol, and soft drinks

Cut-off

Aligned with vessel call schedule (ETA/ETD)

Quality

FEFO for sensitive SKUs, photo and temperature reports for each shipment

Our Partners

VINGO SHIP SUPPLY works directly with leading global brands and major distributors, ensuring a wide assortment and stable supplies for cruise and ferry companies.

We cooperate with:

International alcohol groups: global producers of wine, champagne, spirits, and beer
Non-alcoholic brands: worldwide leaders in juices, water, soft drinks, and energy drinks
Tobacco corporations: official distributors of cigarettes, cigars, shisha tobacco, and e-cigarettes in line with EU requirements
Local and niche producers: unique wines, craft beers, premium regional products

Japan Tobacco International Philip Morris International British American Tobacco Imperial Tobacco Cigaronne Imperial Collection Von Eicken Germany KT International GRAFF Tobacco NOBLE Tobacco Tobacco International Inc Habanos Cigars Pernod Ricard Diageo Brown-Forman Les Grands Chais de France LVMH Bacardi-Martini Campari International Dutch Lion Spirits Carat Distillery Criciova Euro-Alco SRL Estée Lauder Companies Coty L'Oréal PUIG Shiseido Inter Parfums Givaudan Firmenich Symrise IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

Advantages for our clients:

Exclusive access to premium and rare brands
Authenticity guaranteed — supplies only from official producers and distributors
Flexible assortment — from mass-market to niche solutions tailored to each voyage
Supply chain reliability — long-term contracts and stable stock levels