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Keeping Supply Moving in the Run-Up to Christmas: Reliable Transport for Retailers and Wholesalers

As we move into the final weeks of the year, retailers, wholesalers and foodservice businesses across Ireland and Europe prepare for their busiest trading period. Demand for chilled, frozen and ambient products increases sharply, and supply chains must remain fast, stable and predictable despite seasonal pressures, challenging weather and heightened delivery requirements.

At HANNON Transport, we support customers through this period with high-frequency, temperature-controlled groupage (LTL) and full load (FTL) services between Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our network is designed to keep perishable and time-sensitive goods moving reliably — even when volumes peak and schedules tighten.

Winter Pressures Require Consistent, Dependable Logistics

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, supply chains face a combination of challenges:
• Increased order volumes from retailers and wholesalers
• Weather-related disruption across road and sea routes
• Tighter delivery windows and greater reliance on just-in-time replenishment
• Large volumes of chilled and frozen goods requiring strict temperature control

For many customers, protecting product freshness and ensuring delivery accuracy is critical.
We align our operations to meet those needs through strengthened planning, additional allocation of fleet and personnel, and enhanced load management across our depots in Ireland, the UK, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

How HANNON Supports Customers Through Peak Season

High-frequency departures across Ireland and Europe

We maintain our daily Ireland–Europe services throughout December, ensuring continuous replenishment for retailers and wholesalers. Day-1 collection for Day-3 delivery into France, Belgium and the Netherlands allows customers to plan with confidence, even during peak demand.

Full cold chain control from collection to delivery

Our temperature-controlled fleet ensures compliant handling of chilled and frozen goods, maintaining:
• +2°C to +5°C for chilled produce
• -18°C for frozen goods
• Dual-temperature capability for mixed loads

Real-time monitoring gives customers full visibility over product integrity throughout transit.

Flexible LTL and FTL solutions

Seasonal demand often creates last-minute requirements or smaller-volume shipments.
Our groupage services allow customers to move mixed consignments efficiently, while full-load capacity remains available for larger, time-critical orders.

Operational control through owned facilities

Our hubs in Lusk (Dublin), Poeldijk (NL), Arras and Rungis give us full oversight of cross-docking, reloading and onward distribution. This enables precise scheduling, fast transit and confident handling of chilled, frozen and ambient consignments.

Supporting Retailers, Wholesalers and Foodservice Operators

During December, we see high movement across:
• Chilled and frozen food for retail replenishment
• Fresh produce for foodservice and manufacturing
• Dairy, meat and value-added food products
• Flowers and plants requiring strict temperature management

We match each product type with appropriate handling and trailer configuration, ensuring retailers and wholesalers receive goods on time and in peak condition.

Reliable Delivery When It Matters Most

Seasonal supply chains cannot afford disruption. Delays or temperature deviations can lead to operational challenges such as stock shortages, increased waste or missed sales opportunities.

By working with HANNON, customers benefit from:
• End-to-end control through owned fleet and facilities
• Consistent temperature integrity
• Daily schedules and predictable lead times
• Real-time Track & Trace
• Experienced teams managing winter and peak-season operations

Moving Into the Final Weeks of the Year with Confidence

Our role is simple: keep supply chains moving smoothly during the busiest period of the year.
With stable schedules, disciplined cold chain management and a reliable pan-European network, HANNON Transport enables retailers, wholesalers and producers to meet seasonal demand with confidence.

If your business requires dependable chilled, frozen or ambient transport during the run-up to Christmas, our team is ready to support you.

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