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Reaching Scandinavia with Frozen Goods

As demand grows for high-quality, temperature-sensitive goods across Northern Europe, more Irish producers are looking to strengthen their export links with Scandinavia. Whether it’s frozen meat or prepared meals, reliable transport is essential for reaching key markets in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland — safely and on schedule.

At HANNON Transport, we provide specialist frozen groupage and full load services to Scandinavia. With decades of experience in cold chain logistics and regular departures from Ireland and Northern Ireland, we make it easier for Irish exporters to serve Scandinavian retail, foodservice, and distribution networks with total confidence.

Why Scandinavia Matters for Irish Frozen Food Exporters

Scandinavia has long been recognised for its high standards in food quality, sustainability, and traceability — values closely aligned with Ireland’s food industry. The region’s strong purchasing power and focus on premium, sustainable products make it a strategic destination for Irish exports.

Key drivers of demand include:

• Sustainable Sourcing Requirements
  Scandinavian buyers place a high value on ethical sourcing, animal welfare, and carbon footprint — all areas where Irish producers have a competitive edge.

• Rising Demand for Convenience
  The growth in frozen ready meals, prepared foods, and meat-based snacks aligns with lifestyle trends in Denmark, Sweden and Finland — particularly among younger, urban consumers.

• Year-Round Supply Needs
  With colder climates and shorter growing seasons, Scandinavian markets often rely on imported frozen produce to meet demand, especially during off-peak months.

HANNON’s Service into Scandinavia

We currently operate regular frozen groupage and full load services from Ireland into Denmark, Sweden and Finland — ensuring cold chain compliance and delivery reliability throughout.

Our transport solution includes:

✅ Dedicated frozen trailers 
✅ Dual-temp capability for mixed-load flexibility
✅ Groupage (LTL) or Full Load transport
✅ Direct access to Scandinavian distribution points
✅ In-house EU customs clearance for frictionless movement
✅ End-to-end cold chain integrity with our own fleet and facilities

With proven expertise and tailored support for frozen food exporters, we provide full coverage from pallet-level shipments to complex multi-drop consignments.

Supporting Ireland’s Frozen Exports into Northern Europe

From frozen meats and prepared dishes, we help Irish brands access the Scandinavian market with confidence. Our in-house logistics team manages routing, compliance, and capacity planning — so you can focus on your customers.

We work with:

• Exporters scaling into Denmark, Sweden, or Finland

• Foodservice suppliers with recurring demand

• Irish processors with mixed-temp product lines

• Logistics partners needing a reliable cold chain solution

Whether you’re shipping weekly volumes or starting to build a presence in Northern Europe, we offer a reliable, scalable logistics option.

Talk to Us About Transport to Scandinavia

If you’re planning frozen exports to Scandinavia — or reviewing your current logistics setup — get in touch. We’re happy to share route details, capacity options and pricing tailored to your needs.

📧 sales@hannontransport.com
📞 Tel: +44 28 9265 1441

What HANNON Transport Delivers

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

We operate high-frequency groupage [LTL] and full load [FTL] services between Ireland and the Netherlands, Belgium, France — and increasingly into Scandinavia, including Denmark, Sweden and Finland.

Our services are trusted by frozen food manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors who require fast, compliant and reliable access to and from Europe — with full customs clearance, flexible pallet-level collection, and secure temperature control from start to finish.

Transport & Handling Summary

Routes: IE–DK, IE–SE, IE–FI
HS Codes:
• 02032910 – Frozen boneless beef
• 16010099 – Prepared meat products
• 21069098 – Other prepared/preserved food items
• 04059010 – Mozzarella

Handling Conditions:
• Frozen: –18°C

Service Capabilities:
• Groupage [LTL], Full Load [FTL]
• Dual-Temperature Trailers
• Temperature-Controlled Logistics
• In-House Customs Clearance [EU–NI, EU–ROI]
• Cross-Docking
• Own Fleet & Warehousing