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Why Cold Chain Precision Matters

Across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe, warmer weather signals increased consumer demand for fresh, chilled foods—from dairy and meats to fruit and other produce. But for importers and food distributors, summer also brings rising risk: heat exposure, temperature fluctuations, and logistics delays that can jeopardise cold chain integrity.

Whether you’re moving strawberries from France, cheese from the Netherlands, or chilled meats from Ireland into mainland Europe, precise temperature control and fast transit times are critical. That’s where HANNON comes in.

Heat Exposure in Transit: What’s at Stake?

Temperature-sensitive cargo faces several risks as ambient temperatures rise:

• Heat Intrusion: Uncooled loading docks, border queues, and sun-exposed trailers increase spoilage risk.

• Door Openings & Dwell Times: Each loading/unloading cycle introduces warm air and causes temperature swings.

• Shelf-Life Pressure: Retailers and foodservice buyers expect longer shelf life and consistent quality—even during peak summer.

HANNON’s temperature-controlled logistics network is built to maintain product quality across lanes that enter and depart Ireland.

How HANNON Delivers Freshness in Hot Conditions

Advanced Chilled Transport Technology

• Dual-temperature trailers carry chilled and frozen goods in one load—ideal for mixed supplier shipments.

• Real-time temperature monitoring tracks each consignment, ensuring continuous cold chain compliance.

• Calibrated, industry-standard controls preserve quality from collection to delivery.

High-Speed Handling & Secure Warehousing

• Rapid loading/unloading reduces thermal exposure.

• Chilled warehousing in Ireland, France, and the Netherlands maintains stability pre-transit.

• Trained handling teams follow strict protocols for meat, dairy, and fresh produce logistics.

Route Planning & Fast Turnarounds

• High-frequency departures from Ireland, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium

• Example: Day 1 departure IE, Day 3 arrival NL – consistent lead times, even in peak conditions.

• Efficient routing via UK landbridge ensures optimal delivery into and out of Ireland.

Cross-Border Cold Chain Expertise

• In-house customs teams manage full clearance across all lanes.

• Seamless UK transit avoids unnecessary delays for chilled groupage shipments.

Summer Demand & Market Pressures

Bank holidays, warmer weather, and retail promotions all drive summer peaks in chilled food demand. Without a reliable logistics partner, businesses risk shelf-life loss and stockouts—especially across longer European lanes like IE–FR and FR–IE.

HANNON already supports hundreds of chilled supply chains across Ireland and Europe. Whether you’re shipping from Perpignan to Portlaoise or Waterford to the Netherlands, we ensure your goods arrive fresh, safe, and ready for retail.

Ready to Optimise Your Chilled Transport?

Whether you’re moving full loads from France or consolidating groupage from multiple EU suppliers, we’re here to help you protect product quality, minimise waste, and meet demand—on time, every time.

Get in touch today to discuss your chilled transport requirements.
We’ll show you how HANNON can simplify your logistics, strengthen your cold chain, and support your business throughout the summer and beyond.

What HANNON Transport Delivers

HANNON Transport provides temperature-controlled groupage logistics between Ireland and Europe.

We operate high-frequency groupage [LTL] and full load [FTL] services between Netherlands and Ireland [NL–IE], Belgium and Ireland [BE–IE], and across other key European lanes.

Our services are trusted by food and fresh produce importers, wholesalers, and distributors who require fast, reliable access to and from Europe—with full customs compliance, flexible collection options, and secure temperature control from first pallet to final delivery.

Transport & Handling

• Routes: NL–IE, BE–IE, FR–IE, IE–EU

• HS Codes: Varies by product (e.g. 040690 – Cheese, 020319 – Fresh pork, 080810 – Strawberries)

• Handling Conditions: +2°C to +7°C, 85–95% RH

• Service Capabilities:
  • Groupage [LTL]
  • Full Load [FTL]
  • Dual-Temperature Trailers
  • Chilled Transport
  • Cross-Docking
  • Customs Clearance [EU–NI], [EU–ROI], [NI–ROI]
  • Own Fleet & Facilities
  • Real-Time Track & Trace
  • Just-in-Time Delivery