What We Do
Six Channels. One Partner.
From airline galleys to diplomatic missions, we deliver across every corner of the travel retail ecosystem.
L. Connaughton & Sons has spent over 85 years building deep expertise across six distinct distribution channels. Each channel has its own compliance requirements, delivery windows, and customer expectations — we know them all.
Airlines
Bonded in-flight supply
We supply bonded goods directly to airline galleys and in-flight retail programmes. Our customs-approved facility and SAP-enabled stock management ensure full traceability from warehouse to 35,000 feet.
- Bonded supply under customs control
- Airline-spec packing and labelling
- Same-day emergency replenishment
- Full SAP stock traceability
Ferries
Duty-free at sea
Irish Sea and cross-channel ferry operators rely on us for bonded duty-free replenishment. We understand vessel schedules, port logistics, and the tight turnaround windows that sea-going retail demands.
- Port-side delivery coordination
- Duty-free bonded supply
- Flexible pallet and case configurations
- Proven Irish Sea route expertise
Airports
Landside and airside retail
We service airport retail concessions and duty-free shops across Ireland. Our team understands the security, compliance, and replenishment rhythms of busy airport environments.
- Airside and landside delivery
- Duty-free compliance
- Flexible replenishment schedules
- Rapid response capability
Diplomatic
Duty-free for missions and embassies
We supply duty-free goods to diplomatic missions, embassies, and international organisations across Ireland. Discretion, compliance, and reliability are the hallmarks of this specialist channel.
- Diplomatic duty-free entitlements
- Discreet and compliant delivery
- Embassy and mission supply
- Specialist documentation handling
Distribution
Wholesale and trade distribution
Our distribution arm serves wholesale and trade customers across Ireland. With our owned fleet and bonded warehouse, we offer a fully integrated pick, pack, and deliver service.
- Nationwide Ireland coverage
- Owned temperature-controlled fleet
- Pick, pack and dispatch
- SAP-integrated order management
Borders
Cross-border and land frontier supply
We manage cross-border supply chains with full customs compliance. Our team has decades of experience navigating the regulatory requirements of land frontier trade.
- Full customs compliance
- Cross-border documentation
- Land frontier expertise
- Post-Brexit supply chain management
Ready to discuss your requirements?
Whether you operate one channel or several, we have the infrastructure, compliance capability, and experience to deliver.
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