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Managing New Year Demand and Winter Supply Chains Across Europe

As the calendar turns and businesses move into the New Year, supply chains across Ireland and Europe enter a critical operating period. While seasonal peaks may ease after December, January often brings renewed pressure on logistics networks as retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers replenish stock and adjust to post-holiday demand patterns.

Winter conditions add an extra layer of complexity. Shorter days, unpredictable weather and tighter delivery windows mean reliability, planning and cold chain control are essential. At HANNON Transport, we support customers through this period with structured, high-frequency transport services designed to keep goods moving efficiently throughout winter.

Winter Operating Conditions Require Precision Planning

Winter transport presents practical challenges that require experience and control rather than reactive solutions. Weather disruption, ferry variability and reduced daylight hours all place pressure on delivery schedules, particularly for temperature-sensitive goods.

Our approach focuses on consistency and preparation. Route planning is reviewed daily, capacity is managed proactively, and temperature control is maintained from collection through to final delivery. This ensures customers can rely on predictable lead times even during more demanding winter conditions.

Supporting Post-Holiday Supply Chain Continuity

The New Year period is a key planning window for many businesses. Stock replenishment, production restart cycles and revised forecasts all place demands on transport networks at a time when conditions are less forgiving.

HANNON supports this transition by providing:

• Daily departures from Ireland to key European markets
• Planned transit windows that support reliable inbound and outbound flows
• Temperature-controlled transport for chilled and frozen goods
• Groupage and full-load options to match shipment size and frequency

By maintaining structured schedules rather than seasonal stop-start services, we help customers avoid disruption and maintain continuity through January and beyond.

Cold Chain Control in Winter Conditions

Colder weather does not remove the need for precise temperature management. In fact, winter increases the risk of product damage through freezing or temperature fluctuation if controls are not maintained.

Our temperature-controlled fleet is configured to manage both chilled and frozen requirements throughout winter, with continuous monitoring and defined handling procedures. This ensures goods remain within specification regardless of external conditions or transit duration.

Reliability Matters Most at the Start of the Year

Delays or inconsistency early in the year can have a knock-on effect across production, sales and customer service. Businesses rely on logistics partners who can operate steadily through winter without compromising quality or delivery performance.

By working with HANNON, customers benefit from:

• High-frequency services with predictable departure schedules
• End-to-end temperature integrity
• Operational control through our own fleet and teams
• Real-time visibility to support planning and customer communication

This structured approach allows businesses to enter the New Year with confidence in their supply chain

Supporting Customers Through Winter and Beyond

Winter and New Year logistics are not about short-term fixes. They require planning, experience and a transport partner that understands how seasonal conditions affect real-world operations.

At HANNON Transport, we work alongside retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers every day to keep supply chains moving reliably through winter — supporting consistent delivery performance at the start of the year and beyond.

Transport & Handling

Operating Period: Winter / New Year
Product Types: Chilled and frozen goods
Capabilities: Groupage (LTL), Full Load (FTL), Temperature-Controlled Transport, Winter Route Planning, Real-Time Tracking
Network: Ireland–Europe high-frequency services