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Your latest info on all things in the cold chain world

Your latest info on all things in the cold chain world

Your latest info on all things in the cold chain world

Your latest info on all things in the cold chain world

Lineage Logistics announced the expansion of its European transportation and distribution network through acquisition Thursday.

FreezPak Logistics and BG Capital are partnering to build $1 billion in new cold storage space in port-centric markets across the U.S.

Flexible supply chain firm Stord has secured space within Fresh Del Monte facilities for customers looking for cold storage capabilities.

Cold chain solutions provider FreezPak Logistics announced plans to add renewable solar systems to three of the company’s logistics operations.

Maersk said it can provide end-to-end supply chain solutions with its ships calling its APM Terminals Elizabeth, followed by clearance through Maersk Customs Services and finally storage, fulfillment distribution and inland transportation through Performance Team.

Echo Global Logistics announced its first acquisition since being taken private last year. It signed an agreement to acquire temperature-controlled services provider Roadtex Transportation.

Chill Storage, a new joint venture between Barber Partners LLC and Bain Capital, will build 15 cold storage warehouses in the coming years.

Lineage Logistics has acquired Canadian cold chain provider VersaCold, adding 24 facilities to its network.

he Houston cold chain facility is scheduled to open in August and be operated by Performance Team, a company Maersk acquired in 2020.

The 315,000-square-foot cold storage development aims to serve the South Florida logistics market.

Management from cold storage warehouse operator Americold addresses concerns about decelerating trends and a soft 2022 outlook.

RLS Logistics builds out its national cold storage network with two acquisitions.

The REIT has raised $6 billion in the past two years.

RLS Logistics continues to roll up the cold storage market, adding one family operator at a time.

The new location in Woodbridge, New Jersey, will offer services such as overseas cross docking, overseas container plugs, port drayage, LTL/FTL transportation and same-day orders.

“We look forward to integrating their state-of-the-art facilities and diverse services so we can better serve our customers in Europe and around the world,” said Lineage’s senior vice president for Europe.

Temperature-controlled warehouse operator RLS Logistics adds another regional partner as it builds out a national footprint.

FreightWaves Executive Publisher Kevin Hill chats with Hickey & Associates Managing Director David Hickey about the many factors that companies should consider when looking for a cold storage site.

Kurt George of Property Damage Appraisers explains during a fireside chat at FreightWaves’ Cold Chain Summit why cold storage facilities are particularly vulnerable to ransomware attacks.

Temperature-controlled warehouse operator Americold pulled in its 2021 outlook, citing labor-related food manufacturing limitations within its customer base.

The acquisition of Hanson Logistics gives Lineage its first-ever facility in Michigan and expands its foothold in Indiana.

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The boom in cold storage construction is partly fueled by consumers shopping for groceries online.

“This is by far the biggest event that we have ever had to deal with,” UPS’ Dan Gagnon said about COVID.

Cold storage facility operator Americold said food manufacturers are “failing to meet the needs of retailers” as COVID-related production shutdowns have drawn down food stocks. The impacts from lower inventories and throughput were seen in the company’s first-quarter report.

Major Canadian trucking and warehousing company Groupe Robert is making a large investment to build Quebec’s first 3PL automated distribution center for fresh and frozen foods.

Cold storage provider Lineage Logistics announced Thursday that it completed a $1.9 billion equity raise to fund new developments, M&A and technology initiatives.

Rickenbacker Airport near Columbus, Ohio, is named after World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker. The airport is a regional hero, supporting more than 15,000 jobs, with a $2.5 billion annual economic impact.

Cold storage operator Americold saw occupancy dip year-over-year during the fourth quarter as food manufacturers struggled to keep proteins in stock.

Americold announced that it has closed on a 46-facility deal valued at $1.74 billion.

The United Arab Emirates has its first doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine thanks to a free delivery from national airline Emirates.

TorQuest Partners buys VersaCold Logistics Services, a major Canadian cold storage provider with a large cross-border trucking operation.

The dry ice shortage that many feared would crimp the ability to ship COVID-19 vaccines turned out to be a Y2K event.

Cold storage warehouse operator RLS Logistics advances growth initiative with the announcement of plans for a new facility serving New England.

Pfizer and BioNTech might be on their way to a logistical breakthrough if they determine their promising COVID-19 vaccine can be shipped at warmer temperatures.

Cold storage heavyweight Lineage Logistics announces the acquisition of Poland’s largest temperature-controlled storage and logistics provider, Pago.

Americold announces another large acquisition, a couple of expansion projects, and informs analysts and investors that the holidays haven’t been canceled.

Automated storage and retrieval systems are making the move into cold-storage real estate.

Cold storage operator Americold expands its portfolio again, this time in a $1.74 billion bid for the world’s fourth-largest provider. Americold plans to offer 33 million common shares in total to facilitate the deal.

Third-party food logistics company FreezPak Logistics announces plans to open a new facility near Port Elizabeth to meet “continually growing demand for cold storage space.”

From trucking, security and data exchange to customs and civil aviation permissions, the Amsterdam airport is covering all the bases for rushing out approved coronavirus vaccines.

It appears Lineage Logistics will be able to sustain its 60% annual cubic-foot growth rate. The company announces an equity raise landed it with $1.6 billion in new capital.

Whether or not President Donald Trump’s optimism about an October surprise comes to fruition, there could be an approved coronavirus vaccine next year. A giant flotilla of all-cargo planes will be deployed to deliver the medicine around the world, but airlines are already short of capacity and there isn’t yet enough refrigerated infrastructure to safely store that much vaccine. Airlines are issuing a call to action.

Cold chain facility operator Americold Realty Trust adds three facilities to the network in a pair of transactions.

Lufthansa is expanding its network of cold storage facilities for pharmaceutical products. The network meets the highest industry standards.

Temperature-controlled e-commerce fulfillment provider Perishable Shipping Solutions has closed an $8.7 million funding round. The company plans to add new terminals to its two-facility operation and hire staff.

Lineage Logistics has added 24 locations to its network of cold storage facilities through a series of acquisitions. The announcement follows a few large deals Lineage announced recently.

Cold storage facility operator Americold Realty Trust’s second quarter was slightly below expectations on choppy demand and increased COVID costs.

Cold storage facility operator Americold announces plans to resume facility expansion project in New Zealand.

Cold storage consolidation remains hot. Lineage Logistics closes on Emergent Cold transaction, growing its already dominant global market share.

Lineage Logistics continues its hot acquisition streak, entering into an agreement to purchase Henningsen Cold Storage and its 14 facilities.

Increases in beef and chicken inventories are in contrast with reported meat shortages. The rise in inventory bodes well for the already burgeoning cold storage sector.

Lineage Logistics’ bid for food service distributor Maines expected to save 850 jobs.

Americold Realty Trust will partner with grocery retailer to provide 500,000 square feet of frozen storage space in two new facilities.

Food supply chain warehouse operator Americold Realty Trust beats first-quarter forecasts, reiterates guidance and shakes off meat shortage concerns.

Americold Realty Trust plans to keep all 183 cold storage facilities “open for business.”

Americold sees “lots of occupancy opportunities” for cold storage moving forward.

Americold Realty Trust continues to grow its temperature-controlled storage footprint through acquisition. The company looked north of the border for its latest deal.

Americold posts decent-to-mixed third-quarter results

The refrigerated storage company buys two facilities from Netherland-based Van Soest Coldstores.

Deal broadens Americold geography, protein business.

Cold supply chains suffer from opacity in their operations, which could turn disastrous especially during handoffs – when products are left unattended and might slip out of the prescribed conditions it needs to be stored under. Technology like IoT sensors and blockchain could help companies to monitor their cargo movement better.