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The Netherlands at the Centre of Valentine’s Flower Supply to Ireland

Fresh cut flowers are one of the most time-sensitive commodities moved into Ireland each year. Demand peaks sharply in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, placing pressure on growers, wholesalers, and logistics networks to deliver high volumes with no margin for delay or quality loss.

For Irish florists and wholesalers, the Netherlands remains the primary sourcing hub. Dutch growers, auctions, and consolidation centres act as the main gateway for roses and mixed floral products entering the Irish market during the Valentine’s period.

At HANNON Transport, we support this seasonal surge with temperature-controlled groupage and full load services from the Netherlands into Ireland, ensuring flowers arrive fresh, compliant, and ready for sale.

Fresh Cut Flowers for Valentine’s Demand

Cut flowers are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuation, handling quality, and transit time. Even short deviations outside recommended ranges can reduce vase life, affect appearance, and lead to rejected consignments at delivery.

Valentine’s demand amplifies these risks. Volumes increase, lead times compress, and delivery windows become less flexible. For buyers managing multiple suppliers and mixed consignments, reliable logistics becomes a critical part of commercial planning rather than a last-mile function.

Trade Flow and Route Reality

HANNON supports active, commercially proven movements of fresh flowers from the Netherlands into Ireland using consolidated groupage and full load models.

Typical operating profile:

• Collection from Dutch growers, auctions, or consolidators on Day 1

• Consolidation and departure via the Netherlands hub

• Delivery into Ireland on Day 3

This structure allows Irish buyers to source from multiple suppliers while maintaining control over lead time and product condition during peak Valentine’s demand.

Matching the Service to the Product

Temperature-Controlled Transport

Fresh cut flowers require stable chilled conditions throughout transit. Our trailers operate within controlled temperature ranges suitable for horticultural products, with continuous monitoring and full traceability from collection to delivery.

Flexible Groupage for Mixed Supplier Loads

Valentine’s consignments are rarely uniform. Groupage allows florists and wholesalers to consolidate roses and mixed floral lines from multiple Dutch suppliers into a single, managed delivery into Ireland.

High-Frequency Departures

Known departure schedules and predictable delivery windows allow customers to plan stock intake confidently, even during seasonal volume spikes.

Operational Control

With our own fleet, facilities, and experienced teams, HANNON maintains direct oversight across every stage of the journey. This reduces reliance on third parties and limits risk during peak trading periods.

Talk to Us About Your Seasonal Flower Movements

If you are sourcing flowers from the Netherlands for the Valentine’s period, now is the time to review your transport planning.

Talk to HANNON about how we can support your flower imports with reliable, temperature-controlled groupage and full load services into Ireland.

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

Transport & Handling

Routes
• Netherlands to Ireland [NL–IE]

HS Codes
• 0603 – Cut flowers and flower buds, fresh

Handling Conditions
• Chilled transport
• Stable temperature control suitable for fresh cut flowers

Service Capabilities
• Groupage [LTL]
• Full Load [FTL]
• Temperature-Controlled Trailers
• Cross-Docking
• Own Fleet & Drivers
• Real-Time Track & Trace
• Just-in-Time Delivery