Keeping Dairy Moving from Ireland to France, Belgium and the Netherlands This Winter

Irish dairy continues to play a central role in European food supply chains, with strong year-round demand for butter, cheese, cream and dairy ingredients from processors in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. As winter approaches, exporters must maintain consistent service levels despite seasonal pressures, colder conditions and time-sensitive delivery schedules.

At HANNON Transport, we support dairy producers and exporters with temperature-controlled transport from Ireland to key European markets. Our high-frequency groupage (LTL) and full load (FTL) services ensure reliable delivery windows and product integrity throughout the journey.

Dependable Winter Transport for Dairy Exports

Transporting chilled and frozen dairy across long distances requires a controlled supply chain. Winter creates additional variables such as ferry disruption, adverse road conditions and port delays. Maintaining momentum in the supply chain is critical for customer contracts and downstream production for EU food manufacturers.

We provide dairy exporters with:

• Daily departures from Ireland to France, Belgium and the Netherlands

• Temperature-controlled trailers for chilled and frozen dairy

• Planner-led routing to protect delivery schedules

• Secure handling for palletised dairy consignments

• Groupage options for producers shipping smaller volumes

• Customs clearance for EU and UK landbridge movements

Temperature Control from Collection to Delivery

Dairy is highly sensitive to temperature fluctuation. Even minor deviations during transport can affect quality, shelf life and compliance.

Our controlled transport model includes:

• Chilled movements for finished retail dairy products

• Frozen options for dairy ingredients and long-haul shipments

• In-transit temperature recording

• Sealed trailers and secure loading

• Designed loading plans to protect product condition during transit

Why Dairy Exporters Work with HANNON

• Own fleet, own facilities, full operational control

• Temperature-controlled network built for food logistics

• Consistent winter capacity on Irish–EU routes

• Proven experience supporting dairy supply chains

• Award-winning logistics team (IEA Export Industry Awards 2024)

Talk to Our Sales Team

If you export chilled or frozen dairy to France, Belgium or the Netherlands and need reliable winter transport, our team is ready to help. Whether you ship weekly pallets or full loads, we can design a service that fits your operation.

Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
📧 sales@hannontransport.com
📞 +44 28 9265 1441

What HANNON Transport Delivers

HANNON Transport provides temperature-controlled logistics between Ireland and Europe. We operate high-frequency groupage (LTL) and full load (FTL) services between Netherlands–Ireland (NL–IE), Belgium–Ireland (BE–IE) and France–Ireland (FR–IE). Our services are trusted by food importers, manufacturers and distributors who require fast access to and from Europe — with full customs compliance and total cold chain integrity from collection to final delivery.

Transport & Handling

Routes: IE ➝ FR, IE ➝ BE, IE ➝ NL
Product Type: Dairy – chilled and frozen
Typical HS Codes: 0405 (Butter), 0406 (Cheese), 0401 (Milk)
Handling Conditions: Chilled +2°C to +4°C | Frozen -18°C
Capabilities: Groupage (LTL), Full Load (FTL), Dual-Temp Trailers, Chilled & Frozen Transport, UK Landbridge, EU Customs Clearance, Real-Time Tracking