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Chilled & Frozen Exports to Austria: What’s Driving Demand?

Ireland’s food sector continues to grow its footprint in central Europe, with Austria emerging as a key destination for a wide range of chilled and frozen products. From dairy and meats to prepared and value-added foods, Irish exporters rely on reliable, temperature-controlled transport to maintain product quality, meet delivery expectations, and access new customer channels.

At HANNON Transport, we operate a twice-weekly groupage service between Ireland and Austria, designed specifically for temperature-sensitive food exports. Our dedicated European planning team ensures that Irish goods move securely, efficiently and with full cold chain integrity from supplier to receiver.

Twice-Weekly Groupage from Ireland to Austria

We operate a dedicated groupage route connecting Ireland to Austria, with multiple collection points across the island of Ireland and a direct service into key Austrian cities and regions.

Whether you’re shipping chilled dairy, frozen meats or mixed-temperature loads, our twice-weekly service provides the reliability and flexibility needed to keep supply chains moving.

This service is ideally suited to:

• Irish exporters supplying foodservice and retail customers in Austria

• Distributors looking to consolidate smaller volumes into a cost-effective groupage shipment

• Brands aiming to expand into Austria without committing to full trailer volumes

Irish exporters play a growing role in meeting this demand—provided the supply chain can maintain temperature integrity throughout.

Matching Chilled & Frozen Goods to the Right Service

Chilled and frozen products require careful handling, secure temperature control, and time-efficient delivery to ensure they arrive in peak condition.

Our service includes:

• Dual-temperature trailers, enabling chilled and frozen consignments in the same load

• Temperature monitoring from depot to delivery

• Secure, food-grade transport with full traceability

• In-house customs clearance for frictionless EU trade

Supporting Ireland–Austria Food Exports

Austria’s food market is increasingly international, with growing demand for premium imports across chilled and frozen categories. Irish products—known for quality, sustainability, and traceability—are well-positioned to meet this demand.

From Irish butter and frozen baked goods to chilled meat, cheese, and ready-to-eat lines, we support a wide range of product types already moving on this route.

Why HANNON for Ireland–Austria Chilled & Frozen

Exporters choose HANNON because we combine logistics precision with full end-to-end control. From first pallet pick-up to final delivery, your goods are handled within our controlled network, ensuring minimal risk and maximum compliance.

Key features of our Ireland–Austria service:

• Twice-weekly departures from Ireland

• Chilled (+2°C to +6°C) and frozen (-18°C or below) groupage capacity

• Dual-temperature trailers for mixed loads

• In-house customs clearance (ROI, NI, EU)

• Real-time Track & Trace – full cold chain visibility

We currently support a range of food exporters including frozen bakery producers, dairy processors, and ready-meal manufacturers moving products directly into Austrian retail and distribution hubs.

Trusted by Ireland’s Food Exporters

Our twice-weekly Ireland–Austria groupage service is already supporting Irish brands seeking to expand in central Europe. With reliable departures, expert customs clearance, and full cold chain control, HANNON offers an efficient route to a growing market.

If you’re reviewing export lanes or experiencing gaps in current coverage, we’d be happy to explore how our Austria service can support your business.

Get in Touch

Whether you’re shipping frozen pastries, chilled dairy, or mixed foodservice consignments, we offer a dependable and scalable groupage solution for Austria. Let’s talk.

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

What HANNON Transport Delivers

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

We operate high-frequency groupage [LTL] services between Netherlands and Ireland [NL–IE], Belgium and Ireland [BE–IE], Austria and Ireland [AT–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 Summary

Routes: IE–AT (Ireland to Austria)
HS Codes (examples):

• 040690 – Cheese (incl. Mozzarella, Cheddar, Emmental)

• 160100 – Sausages and similar meat products

• 210690 – Prepared meals / ready-to-eat food products

• 190531 – Sweet biscuits, frozen pastry

Handling Conditions:

• Chilled: +2°C to +6°C

• Frozen: -18°C or below

Service Capabilities:

• Groupage (LTL)

• Dual-Temperature Trailers

• Temperature-Controlled Logistics

• In-House Customs Clearance (EU–NI, EU–ROI)

• Cross-Docking

• Own Fleet & Warehousing

• Real-Time Track & Trace