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Borea Group is a dual-continent transatlantic logistics operator. We connect European producers — distilleries, vineyards, and e-commerce brands — with the United States market. We act as a licensed US importer, TTB/FDA compliance manager, and third-party logistics (3PL) fulfillment operator, with physical hubs in Ljubljana, Slovenia and Sarasota, Florida.

Our clients fall into three groups: European producers (distilleries, wineries, craft beverage brands) looking to enter the US market; e-commerce brands needing EU-to-US or US-domestic 3PL fulfillment; and luxury hospitality operators (private clubs, restaurants, yacht concierges) requiring secure off-site storage and bespoke sourcing of rare spirits.

We operate two hubs. Our European consolidation hub is in Ljubljana, Slovenia — centrally positioned within the EU for efficient supplier access. Our US headquarters is in Sarasota, Florida, from which we manage customs clearance, licensed importing, and domestic distribution across the United States.

We work with both. Our Market Incubator program is specifically designed for smaller producers not yet ready for a full container load. We import an allocated test batch, launch it through our existing US retail and hospitality networks, and provide real sales data before you scale. There is no minimum container requirement to get started.

A Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) is a mandatory federal approval issued by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Every alcoholic beverage sold in the United States must have an approved COLA for its label. We manage the entire COLA application process on your behalf, including label design compliance and formula approvals where required.

Yes. Any foreign facility that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food or beverage products intended for the US market must be registered with the FDA. We handle your FDA facility registration and submit the required Prior Notice filings for each shipment to ensure smooth entry at the port of arrival.

For a new product with no existing approvals, allow 6–12 weeks for the full compliance setup (COLA approval, FDA registration, importer agreements). Once your product is approved and your pipeline is established, ongoing shipments clear customs within 3–7 business days of port arrival.

Yes. The United States uses a three-tier distribution system that varies by state. We navigate state-by-state licensing requirements for both physical retail distribution and direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce sales, where permitted by state law. We advise on the most efficient routing strategy for your target markets.

We currently support direct integration with Shopify and WooCommerce. Orders placed in your store are automatically routed to our fulfillment system for picking, packing, and dispatch. We also support manual order upload via CSV and API integration for custom platforms.

We hold corporate partnership agreements with MBE (Mail Boxes Etc.), DHL, and UPS. These partnerships allow us to offer significantly discounted domestic and international parcel rates compared to retail pricing. The best carrier for each shipment is selected automatically based on destination, weight, and speed requirements.

Orders received by 2:00 PM local time are picked, packed, and handed to the carrier the same business day. Standard US domestic delivery is 2–5 business days. International delivery times vary by destination — typically 5–12 business days for most European destinations.

There is no hard minimum order volume. However, our 3PL pricing is structured on a tiered model — the more volume you process through our system, the lower your per-unit fulfillment cost. We recommend requesting a custom quote so we can tailor a pricing structure to your forecast volume.

Our sourcing concierge specializes in highly allocated and limited-release European spirits — including single malt Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey, Caribbean rum, Cognac, Armagnac, and fine wines from major producing regions. We work directly with distilleries and négociants, bypassing the secondary market to secure authentic, correctly-documented bottles at fair prices.

Because we source directly from producers and authorized distributors, we hold full provenance documentation for every bottle — including distillery release certificates, chain-of-custody records, and import documentation. All sourced products travel through our licensed import pipeline, ensuring legal entry into the United States and full compliance with TTB regulations.

Yes. Our white-glove final-mile delivery service is available for private residences, estates, yacht concierges, and private club cellars throughout Florida and select metropolitan markets. Delivery is coordinated through our secure logistics team and is conducted with full discretion. For locations outside our standard service area, we coordinate with vetted delivery partners.

Pricing is fully customized based on your service mix, volume, and routing. There are no publicly listed flat rates because every supply chain is different. Once you submit a quote request, we prepare a detailed logistics proposal within 1–2 business days outlining per-unit costs, storage rates, compliance fees, and estimated duty and freight costs.

For ongoing 3PL and storage clients, we operate on rolling monthly service agreements with a 30-day notice period for termination. Compliance setup (TTB/FDA) involves a one-time onboarding engagement. Bespoke sourcing is handled on a per-transaction basis with no ongoing commitment required.

We invoice in USD and EUR. Payment is accepted via bank wire transfer (SWIFT/SEPA), and we issue structured invoices with net-15 or net-30 terms depending on the service agreement. Credit card payment is available for smaller sourcing transactions upon request.