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Keeping Dairy Fresh Across Borders

Dairy products are among the most temperature-sensitive food items in global trade. From milk, cheese, and butter to yoghurt and cream, maintaining strict temperature control throughout the supply chain is essential to preserving freshness, safety, and quality.

With dairy exports from Ireland and the UK reaching markets across Europe, reliable logistics solutions are crucial to ensuring on-time deliveries while meeting regulatory standards. At HANNON Transport, we specialise in temperature-controlled transport, helping dairy producers and exporters navigate the complexities of cross-border logistics while maintaining the highest product integrity.

The Importance of Temperature Control in Dairy Logistics

Dairy products are highly perishable and require continuous refrigeration to prevent spoilage and ensure food safety. Even minor fluctuations in temperature during transit can lead to product degradation, shorter shelf life, and food safety concerns.

Key Challenges in Dairy Transport:

• Maintaining the Cold Chain – Dairy must be transported at strict temperature ranges (typically between 0°C and 4°C for fresh products and -18°C for frozen items) to prevent spoilage.
• Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance – Dairy shipments must meet strict import and export regulations, including sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks, customs documentation, and quality standards.
• Ensuring Product Integrity – Fresh dairy is vulnerable to temperature abuse, contamination risks, and packaging damage, all of which must be mitigated during transit.
• Time-Sensitive Deliveries – Dairy products have a limited shelf life, requiring efficient transport routes and minimal delays.

To tackle these challenges, temperature-controlled logistics solutions are essential for maintaining product quality, safety, and compliance.

How HANNON Ensures Fresh Dairy Transport Across Borders

At HANNON Transport, we provide end-to-end temperature-controlled logistics solutions that guarantee safe and efficient cross-border dairy transport. Our modern fleet of refrigerated trailers, real-time temperature monitoring, and direct European transport routes allow us to deliver dairy products fresh, intact, and ready for retail or processing.

Our Approach to Dairy Logistics:

Precision Temperature Control

• Our refrigerated trailers maintain dairy products at the optimal temperature range to prevent spoilage and maintain quality.
• Real-time temperature monitoring ensures conditions are constantly tracked and adjusted as needed.

Rapid Cross-Border Transport

• We operate direct transport routes across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe, minimising transit times and reducing handling risks.
• Our extensive European network allows for efficient distribution to major dairy markets, including France, Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Compliance with Food Safety Regulations

• Our logistics operations adhere to strict EU and UK food safety standards, ensuring full compliance with dairy transport regulations.
• We manage customs clearance and SPS checks, simplifying the export process for dairy producers.

Minimising Waste and Maximising Shelf Life

• By maintaining a seamless cold chain, we help extend the shelf life of dairy products, reducing food waste and ensuring greater efficiency for producers and retailers.

With decades of expertise in temperature-controlled transport, HANNON Transport provides dairy exporters with reliable, high-quality logistics solutions, ensuring their products reach customers fresh and in perfect condition.

Key Markets for Irish and UK Dairy Exports

Dairy is a major export industry for both Ireland and the UK, with products reaching supermarkets, wholesalers, and food service providers across Europe. Some of the top destinations for dairy exports include:

• United Kingdom – A key market for Irish dairy, with regular exports of milk, cheese, butter, and cream.
• France – A major consumer of high-quality butter and cheese, with strong demand for Irish and UK dairy products.
• Germany – One of Europe’s largest dairy markets, importing speciality dairy products and bulk milk shipments.
• Netherlands & Belgium – Important distribution hubs for dairy, with strong demand for cheese and dairy ingredients.
• Switzerland – A specialist market with strict customs and food safety regulations, requiring precise logistics planning.

Through efficient and reliable transport services, HANNON ensures that dairy producers can expand their reach and access key European markets with confidence.

Ensuring Dairy Stays Fresh from Farm to Shelf

Temperature-controlled logistics is the backbone of successful dairy exports, ensuring that products maintain their quality, safety, and freshness throughout the supply chain.

At HANNON Transport, we are committed to providing best-in-class refrigerated transport solutions, supporting dairy producers with:

✔ State-of-the-art refrigerated fleet
✔ Expert handling and monitoring of temperature-sensitive goods
✔ Seamless cross-border transport and customs clearance
✔ Reliable and efficient delivery across the UK and Europe

Whether you are a dairy producer, wholesaler, or retailer, you need a logistics partner that understands the unique challenges of fresh dairy transport. With HANNON Transport, you can be sure that your dairy products will reach their destination fresh, safe, and ready for market.