CubeCold enters the French cold storage market with the acquisition of 24H Frost

Igneo Infrastructure Partners establishes cold storage platform with acquisition of Mattingly Cold Storage

Nelson-Jameson expands cold storage and logistics capabilities at Pennsylvania facility

Walmart puts Sunswap electric refrigeration live in Chile

Cold Chain Technologies pledges net zero emissions by 2050 as pharma logistics decarbonization pressures mount

Lineage's cold chain insights survey

The acquisition adds a fully automated facility with over 12,000 frozen pallet positions and significant expansion potential.

CubeCold's portfolio now exceeds 700,000 pallet spaces across 31 locations in the Benelux, the UK, Spain, Italy, and France.

COO Paul Jukes described the deal as a strategic step enhancing CubeCold's operational capabilities in a highly important logistics market.

General Manager Jolien Deruyttere said 24H Frost's clients will now benefit from access to a pan-European cold storage network while the company maintains its commitment to operational excellence and service continuity. (CubeCold)

The deal marks Igneo's first investment in U.S. cold storage infrastructure and will serve as the foundation for ChillCo Logistics, a new North American cold storage platform led by industry executive Jason Lafferty.

Managing Director Julie Furber cited the fragmented North American cold storage market and strong demand for quality facilities serving regional and mid-sized food producers as key drivers of the investment.

Jason Lafferty said ChillCo aims to partner with owner-operators and pursue disciplined expansion to meet rising demand from food producers, distributors, and retailers. (Igneo Infrastructure Partners)

The survey finds food and beverage companies are navigating heightened complexity driven by geopolitical disruption and shifting market dynamics, with resilience emerging as their defining priority for 2026.

Tariffs, regulation, and political shifts rank as the top influence on supply chain decisions, with 73% of respondents expecting tariffs to continue negatively affecting finances.

Demand remains strong, with 72% reporting rising demand for refrigerated and frozen foods.

Technology adoption is closely tied to resilience efforts, with 60% ranking data and AI among the top forces transforming operations. (Lineage)

The expansion is designed to optimize servicing for East Coast dairy producers, ensuring robust inventory levels and streamlined deliveries for customers across the Northeast.

EVP of Operations and Logistics Shawn Kitchner described the investment as the beginning of a broader culture logistics strategy aimed at reducing transit times and expanding regional capabilities.

The project also supports the company's sustainability goals, with localized shipping routes expected to significantly reduce dry ice usage.

Nelson-Jameson additionally announced a pilot initiative to use reusable shipping containers for culture deliveries in place of disposable ones. (PR Newswire)

Working through Chilean distribution partner Trailer Logistics, the Sunswap Endurance units operate on routes between Santiago, La Serena, and Concepción in what Trailer Logistics describes as Chile's first fully diesel-free logistics operation.

Operators using Sunswap have achieved up to 81% reduction in refrigeration operating costs compared to diesel.

Sunswap currently operates in the UK, France, the Netherlands, Chile, and Australia. (Sunswap)

Scope 3 emissions account for approximately 80% of a pharmaceutical firm's total carbon footprint, making logistics partners essential to meeting broader climate goals.

CCT is submitting specific targets for Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation and has already surpassed its internal landfill reduction target, reaching 147 million pounds of waste diverted to date.

CCT's strategy includes digital shipment monitoring, regional sourcing models, and a shift from single-use plastics to recyclable and reusable shippers. (Pharmaceutical Commerce)