1. The Transport of
Wine over Long
Distance
By: Vanilla Peng

2. Introduction
In my presentation, I will show you the
transport wine method in ancient times.
Then some modern methods of wine
transportation.
And some challenges facing and a
overview of current industry.

3. Greece Wine History
 Tracing the history of Greece, the first
found wine production was in the
middle of 3rd century BC, on the island
named Crete.
 There were several clay wine presses,
wine cups, amphorae and wine seeds
discovered throughout the Crete
island.(All about Greek Wine, n.d.)

4. Amphora
 There was a
container called
amphora found in
Greece.
 It was used to store
and transport wine.
Source from:
http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_
romana/wine/amphorae.jpg

5. •By the first century BC,
wine were distributed by
the Romans, with other
products, throughout the
Mediterranean using
amphorae in shape 1.
•By the end of the
century, the shape of
amphorae had been
improved to shape 2 to
4. They were lighter
than the shape 1. It
continued to be used
until the end of the first
century AD. Because
there was a dramatic
drop in wine exports.
（ Amphora, n.d. )
Figure source from:
http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/wine/amphorae1.j
pg

6. Nowadays Wine Transport
There were several ways and materials
using for transporting wine over long
distance now on.
 Flexitank
 PET bottle
 Cardboard case and box

7. FLEXITANK
In general, flexitanks are
used for bulk liquid transfer.
This transportation method
had some advantages and
disadvantages which may
give the company who are
now using flexitanks for
businesses thinking of
improvements in the
future(Graham,2007).
Source from: https://encrypted-
tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcShavFqPzFAH3fsO4DTmMrt
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8. Advantages
•Less shipping cost than
other methods
•Lower shipping cost in
European Union due to
levied duty
•Bottling prices in British
lower than in New
Zealand.
Disadvantages
•Carbon emission during
shipping
•Wine may oxidise
during transportation.
Should be look after
really well
•Premium wine cannot
be shipped this way.
Source from: http://kanhaul.com/wp/files/Flexi-Tank.jpg

9. Flexitank preparation and
discharge procedures
Preparation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfhH3Vvr
xMA

10. PET bottle
 Here is a photo of
PET bottle.
Comparing with
glass bottles, PET
bottles had lower
weight. That are
not as fragile as
glass bottles during
transportation. But
the plastic material
may affect wine
flavour.
Source from:
http://www.wijnidee.com/wp-
content/uploads_wijnidee/oldsite/plasticwijnfleswolfb001.jpg

11. Cardboard cases and boxes
Source from :
http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/585607587_6/Wholesal
e-Custom-Wine-Boxes-Boxes-For-Wine-Bottles-With-
Cardboard-Dividers.jpg
Source from:
http://www.onlineboxes.co.uk/pictures/wine_glasses_box_l

12. Why wine has been transported? The
influences of the industry?
As we all know, New Zealand has good climate and technique of
grapegrowing
and winemaking. Wines were used to serve local people. But nowadays, the
demand
of New Zealand wine overseas has been grown very quickly. Export wine
overseas
has become a good business chance of New Zealand wine industry. As well
as
export wine, the imported wine is blooming. Customers wanted to try different
varieties from different climate with different winemaking styles. That made
the wine
Transport become important part of wine business.
Environmental problem is one of the challenges for wine
transportation, such as carbon emission.

13. Comparison of ancient and modern

14. New design for easy-transport
Source from:
http://flyingwinetaster.com/wp-
content/uploads/2011/04/Targe
t_Wine_Cube_Front1.jpg
http://flyingwinetaster.com/wine/target-merlot/

15. Conclusion
 In conclude, the methods of wine
transportation in ancient time and
modern time have been shown by
pictures and notes. The comparison
and challenges of transport wine have
be discussed.

16. Reference
All about Greek Wine: History. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.allaboutgreekwine.com/history.htm
Amphora. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/wine/amphorae.html
Carbon emissions from shipping come under scrutiny. (2011). Retrieved from
http://www.globe-net.com/articles/2011/february/23/carbon-emissions-from-shipping-come-
under-scrutiny.aspx?sub=15
Graham. J. (2007). Can wine go the distance. Retrieved from
http://www.wine-business-international.com/161-bWVtb2lyX2lkPTE4OA--en-print
New World Winemaker. (2011, February 25). PET wine bottles- Plastic is fantastic [Blog
Post]
Retrieved from
http://www.newworldwinemakerblog.com/pet-wine-bottles-plastic-is-fantastic/
Flying winetaster. (2011, April 16). Wine cube Merlot-2009 [Blog Post] Retrieved from
http://flyingwinetaster.com/wine/target-merlot/