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Summer Cold Chain Logistics: Keeping Perishables Fresh Across Europe

Rising summer temperatures bring new challenges for anyone moving temperature-sensitive goods. From fresh produce and frozen foods to dairy and seafood, quality can deteriorate fast without reliable temperature control. In today’s market — where freshness and food safety are non-negotiable — protecting the cold chain has never been more critical.

At HANNON Transport, we deliver temperature-controlled transport solutions across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our logistics services are trusted by importers, producers and retailers who need consistency, flexibility and total cold chain integrity — even in the heat of summer.

Summer Demand Creates Extra Pressure on Perishable Supply Chains

As temperatures rise, consumer demand for chilled and frozen goods increases — and so does the pressure on logistics teams to deliver safely.

Whether it’s ice cream and ready meals, leafy greens, dairy or seafood, these goods depend on strict cold chain management from origin to destination.

Common Summer Logistics Challenges:

• Rapid product degradation in high temperatures

• Increased risk of spoilage during loading and transit

• Longer transit times due to holiday traffic and roadworks

• Higher risk of delays disrupting delivery windows

Without proactive control, even minor issues can result in food waste, safety concerns and lost revenue. That’s where our expertise makes the difference.

Supporting Frozen & Perishable Goods Across Key European Routes

HANNON Transport operates high-frequency services tailored to the specific demands of summer freight.

Our temperature-controlled trailers, experienced drivers and fully integrated cold chain workflows help protect product integrity on every journey.

What We Offer:

• Full or Groupage transport for food, ingredients and more

• Dual-temperature trailers for mixed-load flexibility

• Humidity control where needed for sensitive produce

• Optimised routing to avoid delays and bottlenecks

• Customs cleared in-house — avoiding friction at borders

• End-to-end cold chain continuity using our own fleet and facilities

With trusted service across Ireland, the UK, Netherlands, Belgium and France, we give customers reliable access to key European markets all year round.

Built for Perishables — Proven in Peak Season

From seafood exporters in Ireland to frozen food wholesalers in France and the Netherlands, we support businesses who depend on reliable cold chain logistics to meet their customer commitments.

Why Food Businesses Choose HANNON:

• Flexible groupage from just one pallet

• Temperature-controlled capacity all year round

• Cold chain compliance with EU and UK regulations

• Specialist support during peak summer months

With decades of experience moving perishable freight, we understand the operational pressures of summer distribution — and provide the service to match.

Ready to Strengthen Your Summer Cold Chain?

If you’re forecasting higher volumes, onboarding new suppliers, or experiencing increased delivery risk during the warmer months, now is the time to act.

Talk to HANNON Transport about how we can help you maintain quality, stay on schedule and protect your products — no matter the temperature outside.

What HANNON Transport Delivers

HANNON Transport provides temperature-controlled  logistics between Ireland and Europe.

We operate high-frequency full loads (FTL) and groupage [LTL] services between Netherlands and Ireland [NL–IE], France and Ireland [FR–IE], and across other key European lanes.

Our services are trusted by food and fresh produce importers, wholesalers, and distributors who require fast, reliable access to and from Europe — with full customs compliance, flexible collection options, and secure temperature control from first pallet to final delivery.

Transport & Handling

Routes: IE–GB–NL, IE–GB–BE, IE–FR, FR–IE

HS Codes: 030389 – Frozen fish; 040690 – Cheese; 07099390 – Lettuce (chilled)

Handling Conditions: Frozen -18°C; Chilled +0°C to +4°C

Service Capabilities:

• Dual-Temperature Trailers
• Temperature-Controlled Logistics
• In-House Customs Clearance (EU–NI, EU–ROI)
• Cross-Docking
• Own Fleet & Warehousing
• Real-Time Track & Trace