The benefits and limitations of the equipment available and key considerations when building a bulk logistics supply chain. This session will bring industry perspective on bulk wine and spirits logistics. Luke Arie will highlight how to preserve the quality and safety of the wine in transit, and strategies for optimizing the supply chain and the associated challenges.

Luke Arie is the California & Bulk Wine Regional Sales Manager at JF Hillebrand USA, which is part of the JF Hillebrand Group, a company specialized in global logistics for beers, wines and spirits. JF Hillebrand USA transports 2.5 million bottles of beer, wine and spirits into, out of, or across the country. Luke has over 15 years of experience in third party shipping and logistics.

A native of Texas, Luke received his BS in Maritime Administration from Texas A&M University before joining Trans Ocean, the liquid bulk division of the JF Hillebrand Group in 2009. In 2014 he joined the JF Hillebrand USA team in California to focus on bulk wine and import cased goods accounts in the state. Luke is based out of the JF Hillebrand USA branch in Benicia and he currently resides in Napa with his family.