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Reliable Transport for a Growing Trade Corridor

Trade between Ireland and France has continued to strengthen in recent years, supported by increased direct ferry capacity, growing demand for Irish food and ingredients, and closer partnerships between Irish and French supply chain operators. France has become a critical market for many Irish exporters — particularly across agri-food, chilled and frozen goods, and high-value products requiring controlled handling.

At HANNON Transport, we support this growing trade corridor with high-frequency, temperature-controlled services from Ireland into France, operating both groupage (LTL) and full loads (FTL) for manufacturers, producers and distributors supplying customers across northern and central France.

Our partnership with Primever, one of France’s leading logistics and distribution specialists, gives our customers direct access to an extensive French delivery network — ensuring fast, reliable market reach from day one.

A Stable and Growing Ireland–France Trade Lane

Irish exporters continue to diversify supply chains beyond traditional routes, with France now one of the most strategically important EU destinations for chilled, frozen and ambient goods. Increased ferry links and stronger cross-border logistics collaboration have made Irish–French supply chains more resilient, predictable, and responsive to weekly demand cycles.

For exporters shipping food, retail products, ingredients or temperature-controlled consignments into France, this improved connectivity highlights the importance of a reliable, frequent transport partner — particularly during peak seasons and winter months.

Daily Ireland–France Departures: Designed Around Exporters’ Needs

We provide daily collections across Ireland and scheduled day-3 arrivals into northern France, supported by onward distribution through the Primever network.

Our Ireland–France service is built around:

• Daily departures via UK landbridge and direct ferries

• 48–72hr transit to key northern French hubs

• Temperature-controlled transport for chilled and frozen products

• Groupage and full load options for flexible weekly planning

• Real-time Track & Trace for full shipment visibility

This structure allows Irish exporters to support multiple French customers per week without needing full trailer volumes.

Temperature-Controlled Handling for Chilled and Frozen Goods

Irish exporters rely on consistent cold chain control, particularly when supplying supermarkets, foodservice distributors and manufacturers throughout France.

We maintain:

• Chilled +2°C to +5°C for dairy, produce and food ingredients

• Frozen −18°C for meat, bakery, seafood and prepared products

• Dual-temperature configurations for mixed loads

• Secure loading and controlled handling across all hubs

Our cold chain is engineered to protect product quality across the entire journey — from Irish collection points through to final delivery in France.

Stronger Market Reach Through Our Partnership with Primever

Primever is one of France’s most established logistics providers, with a nationwide network of hubs serving retailers, wholesalers, processors and food service operators throughout the country.

Our partnership enables:

• Direct access to local French distribution centres

• Faster onward delivery to regional markets

• Specialist temperature-controlled handling across France

• Efficient pallet-level consolidation for multi-customer deliveries

Together, HANNON and Primever provide seamless door-to-door transport from Ireland into France’s largest consumer regions — a critical advantage for exporters managing tight lead times.

Supporting Irish Exporters as French Demand Continues to Grow

As the Ireland–France trade corridor continues to expand, exporters require a logistics partner who can offer reliability, frequency and full operational control.

HANNON Transport delivers this through:

• Dedicated Ireland–France capacity all year round

• Own fleet and facilities for complete quality control

• Industry expertise in chilled, frozen and ambient food products

• Strong partnerships with established European networks

• Award-winning service recognised across the industry

Whether supplying supermarkets, food processors, wholesalers or distribution centres across France, our service is designed to give exporters confidence week after week.

Talk to Our Team

If you are exporting chilled, frozen or ambient goods to France and need dependable, high-frequency transport, our team is ready to help.

📧 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 secure temperature control from collection to delivery.

Transport & Handling

Routes: IE ➝ FR, IE ➝ BE, IE ➝ NL
Products: Chilled, frozen and ambient food & ingredients
Handling Conditions: Chilled +2°C to +5°C | Frozen −18°C
Capabilities: Groupage (LTL), Full Load (FTL), Dual-Temp Trailers, Chilled & Frozen Transport, Real-Time Tracking