British Corner Shop approached WTA for assistance with their shipments to the USA, Europe and beyond, WTA were thrilled to welcome them on board. Food logistics is one of many specialisations that WTA work within and we felt we were able to offer a bespoke and customised service and at a competitive price.
About the client
British Corner Shop (BCS) is an online supermarket for British food lovers and expats worldwide. Offering over 12,000 products from UK brands, they are now the largest in their market sector. Last year alone saw them export four million products to individuals in more than 140 countries. Not only is British Corner Shop a B2C business, they also have a large B2B division and this is where BCS and the WTA partnership lies.
The challenge
Working with British Corner Shop to deliver products to hundreds of locations around the world. One of the key areas of focus was to deliver them visibility and to ensure we maximised efficiency with all their shipments to maintain product quality.
As a collective we worked together to address the US market and the customs issues that BCS were facing. US customs is very complex, especially when it comes to importing food products and their customers were having to navigate these tricky waters.
How we helped
Working closely with the BCS we established them as a foreign importer to the USA. This essentially meant that WTA shipped the food items to the USA (whether ambient or chilled) under DDP terms, meaning the headache of on customs clearance within the USA was removed for their customer, which made BCS goods more attractive than their competitors. It also meant that WTA were able to advise BCS on all costs up front.
WTA's US office had power of attorney and were quickly able to set them up with a continuous customs bond in the USA, which is valid for 12 months – this offers a cost saving (as they pay one lump sum rather than a “pay as they go” option which is more expensive overall). WTA's US office also handles FDA clearance, as they do with all our food imports.
How does this help you?
At WTA UK, you can enjoy a bespoke service like no other. 100% tailor-made to your specific business needs, our experts apply their extensive knowledge to get your goods to their final destination on time, securely and in accordance with your budget. Regardless of your size, WTA has the right team to ensure success in your shipments.
Have a question? Speak to our import specialist
Jade Blackburn has worked with companies of all sizes across the globe to create effective import strategies.
