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Customs Clearance Solutions for Ireland–EU Trade

Moving goods between Ireland and the EU requires more than just reliable transport — it depends on efficient and compliant customs clearance. For importers, exporters, and distributors, managing paperwork, tariffs, and regulatory requirements can be a major challenge. Without the right partner, delays at ports or border inspection points can disrupt supply chains, increase costs, and compromise product quality.

At HANNON Transport, we provide a full end-to-end logistics service with in-house customs expertise. Our goal is simple: to keep consignments moving between Ireland and Europe smoothly, securely, and without unnecessary delays.

Customs Clearance: A Critical Link in the Supply Chain

The EU remains Ireland’s largest trading partner, with agri-food, pharmaceuticals, and manufactured goods moving daily across routes such as:

• Ireland ➝ Netherlands (IE–NL) – connecting Irish exporters with European wholesalers and distribution hubs.

• Ireland ➝ Belgium (IE–BE) – a key entry point for fresh and frozen food into continental Europe.

• Ireland ➝ Germany (IE–DE) – supporting demand from large-scale retailers and manufacturers.

While demand is strong, these routes all require customs compliance — particularly where the UK landbridge is used. Errors or delays in clearance can create bottlenecks, especially for time-sensitive and temperature-controlled shipments.

How HANNON Supports Customers with Customs

We manage customs as an integrated part of the transport process, ensuring every shipment meets EU, UK, and Irish requirements.

Our customs solutions include:

• Pre-clearance – all paperwork checked and submitted before departure.

• In-house expertise – trained customs teams managing declarations, tariff codes, and SPS requirements.

• Electronic submissions – faster processing and reduced admin for customers.

• End-to-end coordination – customs handled alongside temperature control, routing, and delivery.

Supporting Perishable and Sensitive Products

Many of the businesses we support move chilled or frozen goods — where delays can quickly impact product integrity and shelf life. For these customers, efficient customs handling is not just an advantage, it is essential.

• Fast-track clearance for perishable loads.

• Temperature-controlled trailers for chilled and frozen goods.

• Close collaboration with inspection agencies to prevent hold-ups.

Our dual-temperature trailers are particularly effective for mixed consignments, ensuring compliance and quality across every pallet.

Helping Customers Reduce Costs and Risks

Correct customs handling is also about cost efficiency. Misclassified goods or missed trade preferences can lead to overpaid duties and unnecessary expenses.

Our teams support exporters and importers by:

• Applying the correct HS codes.

• Leveraging preferential EU trade agreements.

• Managing duties and VAT obligations efficiently.

This approach helps reduce supply chain costs while maintaining compliance across multiple markets.

Why Work with HANNON?

HANNON Transport combines transport and customs into one seamless service. With our own fleet, in-house customs team, and strategic depots in Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, and France, we provide customers with full operational control and reliable delivery schedules.

Our customers trust us because we offer:

• Daily departures with known delivery windows.

• Groupage (LTL) and full load (FTL) options.

• In-house customs clearance for EU–NI, EU–ROI, and NI–ROI flows.

• Real-time Track & Trace for complete visibility.

Talk to HANNON About Your Customs Needs

Whether you’re exporting chilled food to Europe, importing industrial products into Ireland, or moving high-value goods across multiple markets, HANNON Transport provides the expertise and solutions to keep your supply chain compliant and efficient.

Talk to us today to discuss how we can help you streamline your customs and transport requirements.

📧 sales@hannontransport.com
📞 +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 services on core lanes: Netherlands–Ireland (NL–IE), Belgium–Ireland (BE–IE), and other EU routes, combining transport, customs, and compliance into one integrated solution.

Our services are trusted by food importers, wholesalers, and distributors who require fast, reliable access to and from Europe — with complete customs support and secure cold chain management.

Transport & Handling

• Routes: [IE–NL], [IE–BE], [IE–DE]

• HS Codes: e.g. 02032910 – Meat, 040690 – Cheese;

• Handling Conditions: Chilled +2°C to +5°C | Frozen -18°C and below

• Service Capabilities: Groupage (LTL), Full Load (FTL), Dual-Temperature Trailers, Chilled & Frozen Transport, In-house Customs Clearance, Own Fleet, Just-in-Time Delivery