🧊 Pulleyn Transport: The Art and Business of Delivering

Welcome back to CubeCold News where we cover the latest developments in the cold chain industry and temperature-controlled logistics.

In today’s edition:

• Pulleyn Transport: The Art and Business of Delivering

• Cold storage is hot — and it will stay that way for a while

• Emergent Cold LatAm opens a new refrigerated warehouse in Panama

• DHL investing $200M in U.S. life sciences and healthcare expansion

• Dematic partners with Groupe Robert to open Quebec's first fully automated cold storage facility

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We are pleased to share with you the incredible story of Pulleyn Transport, a leader in specialized temperature-controlled logistics in the UK, and its recent integration into the CubeCold family, marking a new chapter in its commitment to delivering excellence. Read more about their journey here.

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Cold storage is hot — and it will stay that way for a while Cold storage facilities are gaining attention as a key real estate asset due to changing consumer habits and industry needs, including grocery shopping, restaurant operations, and pharmaceutical storage.

• The demand for refrigerated storage space and food prep areas is surging, with Colliers predicting a 13.2% annual growth rate for the cold storage sector through 2030.

• Related, a global real estate company, has launched a $1 billion business, RealCold, to develop new cold storage facilities, indicating significant investment interest in the sector.

• Building cold storage warehouses is more complex than standard industrial spaces, with only a few experienced builders in the field.

• The limited number of builders and the complexity of construction slow down the pace of new cold storage development and retrofits.

• The current average age of cold storage spaces is 43 years old, highlighting the need for modernization and the potential for growth in this specialized real estate asset class. (link)

Emergent Cold LatAm opens a new refrigerated warehouse in Panama Emergent Cold LatAm has announced the opening of a new refrigerated warehouse in Panama following a $15 million investment.

• This development positions the company as the provider of the largest temperature-controlled food storage capacity in Central America and the Caribbean.

• The new facility can accommodate approximately 29,000 pallets, with the potential to expand by an additional 6,000 positions.

• Alain Eichmann, General Manager of Emergent Cold LatAm for the Caribbean region, pointed out Panama's strategic location as a connection point between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, which facilitates access to European and Asian markets.

• This expansion is part of Emergent Cold LatAm's broader strategy to offer comprehensive storage and transportation solutions for dry, refrigerated, and frozen food across Latin America and the Caribbean. (link)

DHL investing $200M in U.S. life sciences and healthcare expansion DHL Supply Chain has announced a significant investment of to expand its life sciences and healthcare logistics capabilities in the United States.

• This strategic investment will fund the construction of new warehouse facilities, increasing DHL's footprint to over 13 million square feet.

• The expansion includes integration of advanced temperature-controlled warehouse technology to enhance operational efficiency and enhance supply chain resilience.

• With this investment, DHL Supply Chain aims to grow its network from 35 to 40 sites by the end of the year, with new facilities planned for Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

• These locations have been chosen for their strategic importance to the healthcare industry, offering proximity to major pharmaceutical hubs, research institutions, and transportation infrastructure.

• The expansion is in response to the growing pharmaceutical market and the resurgence of domestic drug production, which has increased the demand for efficient inbound logistics to support production lines.

• Jim Saponaro, President of Life Sciences and Healthcare at DHL Supply Chain, emphasized the critical nature of resilient life sciences and healthcare supply chains for community well-being and the company's commitment to providing reliable temperature-controlled logistics solutions. (link)

Dematic partners with Groupe Robert to open Quebec's first fully automated cold storage facility Dematic has partnered with Groupe Robert to open Quebec's first fully automated cold storage facility.

• This facility is the first of its kind in Quebec for third-party logistics (3PL) providers.

• The new distribution center is equipped with an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS), which is one of the tallest in Canada for a 3PL. The AS/RS is designed specifically for fresh and frozen foods and has a high-density cold storage capacity of 60,000 pallets.

• Groupe Robert has incorporated sustainable business practices into the design of the new facility. It utilizes a high-performance carbon dioxide refrigeration system, which is both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

• Additionally, the facility is equipped with solar panels and a rainwater collection system.

• The collaboration between Dematic and Groupe Robert is expected to offer customers a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable cold storage solution. (link)

Other headlines

Ocean Network Express has initiated trial shipments of the world's first dual-temperature refrigerated container with Controlled Atmosphere function.

3 ways UPS Healthcare delivers temperature-sensitive biologics like insulin around the world.

2024 Predictions for the pharma cold chain evolution.

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