Keeping Fresh Produce and Flowers Moving Across Europe This Winter

As the winter season approaches, demand for fresh produce and flowers continues to rise across Ireland and the rest of Europe. Retailers, wholesalers, and distributors depend on reliable temperature-controlled transport to ensure that perishable goods arrive on time and in perfect condition — even as weather and seasonal demand add pressure to supply chains.

At HANNON Transport, we provide end-to-end temperature-controlled logistics solutions for the food and horticulture sectors. From chilled fruit and vegetables to delicate floral consignments, our team ensures consistent, high-quality transport across Ireland, the UK, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Efficient Logistics for Perishable Goods

Fresh produce and flowers require precise handling and consistent temperature control to maintain quality during transit. As volumes increase through the winter months, maintaining delivery schedules and protecting product integrity becomes more important than ever.

At HANNON, we deliver a proven combination of:

• Temperature-Controlled Reliability – Maintaining stable conditions for both chilled and ambient-sensitive goods.

• Flexible Load Options – Groupage and full-load transport solutions to suit varying shipment sizes.

• Daily Departures – Regular services from Ireland to key European destinations, ensuring consistent supply.

• Real-Time Monitoring – Full visibility from collection to delivery for customer confidence.

Our expertise helps businesses maintain supply chain efficiency during the busiest trading periods of the year — without compromising on freshness, quality, or compliance.

Supporting European Trade for Fresh Produce and Flowers

Ireland continues to import and export a wide range of food and horticultural products through hubs in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. With many of these products being time- and temperature-sensitive, effective logistics planning is key to ensuring reliable delivery and minimising waste.

Our temperature-controlled network connects major European growing regions with Irish retailers and distributors, providing a trusted transport link between farms, suppliers, and buyers.

Cold Chain Precision All Year Round

Temperature control is at the core of what we do. Every shipment — from mixed fresh produce to cut flowers and plants — is managed with strict cold chain integrity to preserve quality throughout the journey.

Our cold chain capabilities include:

• Chilled Transport: +2°C to +5°C for produce and flowers.

• Frozen Transport: -18°C for temperature-sensitive food products.

• Dual-Temperature Trailers: Ideal for mixed shipments with different handling requirements.

• Humidity Regulation: Essential for preserving the condition of delicate floral products.

Whether it’s fresh fruit from France or flowers from the Netherlands, our transport systems are designed to handle each consignment with precision and care.

Why Businesses Choose HANNON Transport

• Proven experience in temperature-controlled logistics across Ireland and Europe.

• Daily transport links connecting Ireland with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

• Full operational control through our own fleet, depots, and facilities.

• Advanced Track & Trace systems providing real-time visibility.

• Award-winning logistics performance, recognised by the Irish Export Industry Awards.

With decades of experience in cold chain logistics, we continue to support European supply chains through efficiency, flexibility, and attention to detail.

Talk to Our Team

If you supply fresh produce or flowers and require a trusted logistics partner for the winter season, our team is ready to help. We’ll ensure your products are delivered on time, in perfect condition, and with full cold chain assurance.

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

What HANNON Transport Delivers

HANNON Transport provides temperature-controlled groupage and full-load logistics between Ireland and Europe. We operate high-frequency services between the Netherlands–Ireland (NL–IE), Belgium–Ireland (BE–IE), and France–Ireland (FR–IE). Our network supports food, horticulture, and retail supply chains with flexible collections, reliable delivery windows, and total cold chain control — from first pallet to final drop.

Transport & Handling

Routes: IE ➝ FR, IE ➝ BE, IE ➝ NL
Product Type: Fresh produce, chilled and flowers
Handling Conditions: +2°C to +5°C (chilled)
Service Capabilities: Groupage (LTL), Full Load (FTL), Dual-Temperature Trailers, Chilled & Frozen Logistics, Real-Time Tracking, Own Fleet, Cross-Docking