Take a closer look at specific transport strategies for domestic and international brands with Thomas Barfoed, Managing Director at JF Hillebrand USA – the leading global beverage logistics provider dedicated to the transportation of beer, wine and spirits. Managing an efficient logistics operation is critical to a brand’s success anywhere, but even more so when catering to the unique demands of the USA wines and spirits market given its sheer size and scope.  When paired with a transport industry that is also shifting from swings in global demand, financial stability and technology, it underscores the need for adaptable logistics approaches to drive optimization and competitive advantage.

Thomas Barfoed’s presentation at the USA Trade Tasting in New York will outline key areas where you can favourably adapt your logistics processes, including:

• Quantity-based transport optimization

• Route and shipping selection (international and domestic)

• Contract pricing strategies

• Flexible logistics solutions

About JF Hillebrand

JF Hillebrand, the Group's founding brand, exists since 1844. Christof Hillebrand, Chairman of the Supervisory Board for JF Hillebrand Group AG; represents the 5th generation. JF Hillebrand is an international freight forwarder specialist, solely dedicated to beer, wine and spirit logistics, working with a large network of local and international carriers, sea freight and airfreight companies. The company is an expert in international customs regulation. Some of the biggest International liquor distributors and prestigious wine producers and importers have chosen JF Hillebrand for its expertise. JF Hillebrand offers a full range of logistics solutions and services, from full container loads to groupage shipments, from large volumes of bulk wine to small consignments via airfreight.  Whatever the logistics challenge, the global network of experts, situated in every major beverage market in the world, find the optimum solution. 7 Ways that Brands Can Save On their Domestic and International Logistics Costs @USATradeTasting

About Thomas Barfoed

Thomas Barfoed is the Managing Director at JF Hillebrand USA, a company specialized in global logistics for wines, spirits and beer.  In the 17 years, he has been with the company, Thomas has held various leadership roles in key wine and spirits markets – starting first in his home country of Denmark, then Russia, Chile, Canada and now in the USA.  In his current role Thomas overseas all activities involving import, export, domestic transport and integrated beverage logistics in the USA.  He is based out of the JF Hillebrand USA headquarters in New Jersey.