Transport & Logistics Professionals: How to Unlock or Transfer Your Private Pension in Ireland.
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Looking for Transport & Logistics pension advice in Ireland?
Looking for Transport & Logistics pension advice in Ireland? Managing your private pension after leaving a Transport & Logistics role — whether at Frans Maas Ireland or Sandford Freight / OIA Global — can be complex. At Unlock Pension, we help employees understand their pension options and make confident decisions.
Transport & Logistics Pension: Managing Your Preserved Pension After Leaving Your Job
Private sector pensions in Ireland’s Transport & Logistics sector are designed to reward long-term service. If you’ve left your employer, your pension is usually preserved, which means it continues to grow until you choose how to access it. Whether you spent a few years at Frans Maas Ireland or decades with Sandford Freight / OIA Global, you have options to manage your Transport & Logistics pension effectively.
Deciding between leaving your pension where it is, transferring it to a new employer scheme, or consolidating it into a buyout bond can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in — providing clear guidance so you can make confident decisions.
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How to Decide Between Buyout Bonds and Transfers for Your Pension
After leaving a Transport & Logistics role, you may receive a letter from your former provider — for example, Aviva — outlining your options:
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Buyout Bond: Consolidates your pension into a single fund outside your former employer’s scheme, giving you more control.
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Transfer to a New Employer Scheme: Moves your preserved pension into your current employer’s pension plan, keeping everything in one place.
Both options have advantages depending on your career path, retirement timeline, and personal circumstances. Choosing the right option for your Transport & Logistics pension can feel complex, but our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Expert Pension Advice for Former Transport & Logistics Employees
We provide confidential, expert pension advice in Ireland for former Transport & Logistics employees who want to:
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Unlock their preserved pension
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Transfer funds to a new employer scheme
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Compare buyout bond vs transfer options
Our pension calculator makes it easy to see which options are available to you and understand the potential outcomes.
Unlockpension.ie is a service provided by OMA Financial Services Limited trading as QFinancial and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (C135240).
With over 100 years of experience in personal, company, and self-administered pension schemes in Ireland and the EU.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Your Transport & Logistics Pension
Q: I’ve left my Transport & Logistics employer — what happens to my pension?
A: Your pension is usually preserved. You can leave it, transfer it, or consolidate it into a buyout bond.
Q: Can I transfer a preserved pension to a new job?
A: Yes — transferring is often straightforward, but it’s important to compare fees, growth potential, and retirement benefits.
Q: What if I’m not currently employed?
A: You can still manage your preserved pension and plan for retirement. Our team can guide you on the best options.
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💰 Redundancy & Pension: Maximise Your Entitlements
If you’re a Transport & Logistics employee facing redundancy, it’s important to understand your financial options.
You may be entitled to statutory redundancy pay, and you could also explore unlocking your preserved pension early to help bridge the gap.
The Q Redundancy Calculator makes it simple to estimate your redundancy payment and see how your pension options might help. Use it to make confident decisions about your financial future.
