Consolidated Shipping from North America

What is consolidated shipping?

Rather than posting your samples directly to the competition in the UK, you can take advantage of our consolidated shipping service, offered in partnership with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. In this case, you deliver your samples to one of their two depots in the US, in San Francisco or New Jersey

Their expert team will check your paperwork and arrange onward shipping to the UK and customs clearance. Import taxes/duty are covered in the cost.

The whole process is smoother and more sustainable. It can also be cheaper.

Shipping from Canada

If you are a Canadian producer, it is possible to take advantage of our Consolidated Shipping option. However, customs requirements mean that your samples will need to be sent to the US shipping depot on your behalf by an agent or importer based in the US.

They should follow the instructions regarding labelling and completion of the Commercial Invoice as outlined in the Essential Documentation section. Then, rather than posting the samples directly to the competition in the UK, they deliver them to one of our partner depots in the US.

Their expert team will check your paperwork and arrange onward shipping and customs clearance. Import taxes/duty are covered in the cost.

How do I use the consolidated shipping option?

First of all, you need to have completed and paid for your entry into the competition. If Consolidated Shipping is available for your geographical location, you will then be able to click on a link on the Entrants Dashboard to use the service.

How much does consolidated shipping cost?

The cost for Consolidated Shipping is $110 per ENTERED PRODUCT. So, if you are entering two separate drinks into the competition, for example, the shipping fee will be €220. This includes transport from the US to the UK and all import taxes*.

Consolidated shipping - Paperwork

You need to fill in two copies of a Commercial Invoice to send with your samples (please follow the instructions here). Attach one securely to the OUTSIDE of the case in an envelope, and leave one INSIDE the box.

Where do I send my samples for Consolidated Delivery

Address details for delivery of samples can be found in the Delivery Information Hub on the Entrants Dashboard. This information will only appear once you have purchased the Consolidated Delivery service.

Deadline

Your samples must arrive at our shipping partners’ depot by February 20th 2026.

Please allow plenty of time for delivery. If your drinks arrive late our shipping partners will not be able to include them and you will not be eligible for a refund.

Consolidated Shipping checklist

Have you:

*The World Alcohol Free Awards does not profit from this service. Consolidated shipping is offered purely as a service to help you with your entry.