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Cold Chain Logistics for Ireland’s Prepared Food Sector

Ireland’s prepared food sector supplies some of Europe’s most demanding retail, wholesale and foodservice markets. From frozen ready meals and processed meats to chilled dairy and specialist ingredients, these products depend on consistent temperature control, tight delivery windows and full compliance at every stage of transport.

At HANNON Transport, we specialise in temperature-controlled logistics for prepared food manufacturers, importers and exporters. Our high-frequency groupage (LTL) and full load (FTL) services connect Ireland with key European markets — protecting product integrity from first pallet to final delivery.

Built for Prepared Food Transport

Prepared food products place exacting demands on logistics providers. Shelf life, food safety standards and cold chain continuity leave no room for error — particularly when goods move across borders.

We support the movement of:

• Chilled ready meals and convenience foods

• Frozen prepared meals and components

• Processed dairy, including cheese and butter

• Frozen and prepared meat products

• Imported ingredients for manufacturing and foodservice

• Mixed pallet consignments requiring split temperature control

Whether moving a single pallet or a full trailer, our services are structured to meet the operational realities of modern food supply chains.

Temperature-Controlled Services with Full Control

With decades of experience in food logistics, HANNON provides reliable, compliant transport solutions backed by our own assets and teams.

Our service offering includes:

• Groupage (LTL) and Full Load (FTL) services from 1 pallet upwards

• Chilled, frozen and dual-temperature trailers

• High-frequency departures between Ireland and mainland Europe

• Own fleet, drivers and facilities for full operational control

• In-house customs clearance across EU, ROI and NI movements

• Consolidation and cross-docking for cost-efficient distribution

By retaining control across transport and handling, we help customers manage shelf life, reduce risk and maintain service consistency.

End-to-End Cold Chain Integrity

Maintaining temperature stability is central to prepared food logistics. Our equipment, processes and people are designed to ensure cold chain integrity at every stage of the journey.

Key capabilities include:

• Frozen-only transport at –18°C

• Chilled transport between +2°C and +6°C

• Dual-temperature trailers for mixed consignments

• Optional humidity control for sensitive products

• Trained drivers and controlled handling procedures

• Strategic consolidation hubs in Ireland and mainland Europe

From collection to final delivery, every movement is managed with precision and accountability.

Get in Touch

If you are reviewing your transport strategy, entering new markets or seeking more reliable cold chain capacity, our team is ready to help. From regular groupage collections to high-volume frozen movements, we design solutions that fit your operation.

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

Transport & Handling

Handling Conditions:

• Frozen: –18°C

• Chilled: +2°C to +6°C

Service Capabilities:

• Groupage (LTL) & Full Load (FTL)

• Dual-Temperature Trailers

• Temperature-Controlled Logistics

• Cross-Docking & Consolidation

• Own Fleet & Warehousing

• In-House Customs Clearance