🧊 CubeCold acquires Alfrisan and Alguazas in Spain

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

In today’s edition:

• CubeCold bolsters Spanish logistics capabilities with Alfrisan and Alguazas acquisition

• Lineage strengthens strategic footprint in Canada with acquisitions and expansions

• Snowman Logistics expands network with two new temperature-controlled warehouses in Kolkata and Krishnapatnam

• Aenova expands cold chain capabilities with new warehouse

• Port Laredo secures its role as North America's cold chain powerhouse

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CubeCold bolsters Spanish logistics capabilities with Alfrisan and Alguazas acquisition CubeCold, leading European cold storage and logistics provider, has acquired Almacenes Frigoríficos San Isidro and Alguazas Frío SA, strengthening its presence in Spain's key agricultural regions of Murcia and Alicante.

• The acquisition adds over 26,000 pallet positions and more than 20 years of expertise serving the fruit, fruit concentrate, and vegetable industries.

• The deal expands CubeCold's geographic coverage across the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Spain's Levante region, enhancing capacity for both producers and top-tier retailers.

• Paul Jukes, CubeCold's Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the acquisition aligns with their European growth strategy and strengthens retail-oriented capabilities.

• Jordi Fabregat, Head of Spain at CubeCold, noted the integration opens doors to international logistics networks and world-class cold chain solutions.

• CubeCold operates approximately 475,000 pallet spaces across 25 locations in the Benelux, UK, Spain, and Italy, continuing expansion through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. (CubeCold)

News

Lineage strengthens strategic footprint in Canada with acquisitions and expansions Lineage, Inc. (NASDAQ: LINE), the world's largest temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, has significantly expanded its Canadian operations through strategic acquisitions and facility expansions.

• The company acquired three cold storage facilities in Quebec - two in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville and one in Laval - both strategically positioned near Montreal.

• These acquisitions expand Lineage's Canadian presence to over 30 facilities.

• Additionally, the company is expanding three existing sites: Côte de Liesse in Montreal, Foothills in Calgary, and Vaughan in Ontario to serve the Toronto market.

• Combined, these acquisitions and expansions will add over 13 million cubic feet and 68,335 pallet positions to Lineage's Canadian footprint by mid-2026.(Lineage)

Snowman Logistics expands network with two new temperature-controlled warehouses in Kolkata and Krishnapatnam Snowman Logistics Limited, India's leading integrated temperature-controlled logistics provider, has announced the completion and commencement of operations of two new cold storage warehouses in Kolkata and Krishnapatnam.

• The Kolkata facility has a capacity of 5,630 pallets, and the Krishnapatnam facility has a capacity of 3,927 pallets, bringing the total capacity of the company to 150,754 pallets, spread across 43 warehouses in 20 cities.

• These new facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technology incorporating automation to increase operational efficiency, and will cater to a wide range of industries, including seafood, ice cream, dairy products, ready-to-eat meals, quick service restaurant items, confectionery, bakery products, fruits and vegetables, and pharmaceuticals.

• Chairman Prem Kishan Dass Gupta emphasized this expansion strengthens their mission to provide best-in-class cold chain solutions, anticipating exponential growth in cold chain requirements across India. (India Shipping News)

Aenova expands cold chain capabilities with new warehouse Aenova, a global contract development and manufacturing organization, is investing in a new cold chain warehouse at its sterile manufacturing site in Latina, Italy, representing a significant expansion of its integrated supply chain capabilities for biologics and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.

• The 6,500 cubic meter facility will provide 1,300 pallet spaces plus an additional 100 spaces for packing and shipping operations.

• Construction began earlier this year, with full operational readiness expected by Q1 2026. The warehouse maintains a controlled 2-8°C temperature range, continuously monitored via SCADA systems to ensure cGMP compliance.

• Paolo Abbate, managing director at Aenova Latina, emphasized that integrating cold chain storage directly into manufacturing provides customers with secure, streamlined logistics and competitive advantages in speed, reliability, and compliance. (Pharmaceutical Manufacturer)

Port Laredo secures its role as North America's cold chain powerhouse Port Laredo has established itself as North America's premier cold chain logistics hub, processing over 1,000 refrigerated truckloads monthly across the US-Mexico border.

• The port operates three temperature-controlled inspection facilities that allow trucks to dock directly into climate-regulated bays, maintaining unbroken cold chains during inspections, without exposure to external temperatures.

• Kent Richard, a senior Port Laredo official, emphasized that maintaining cold chain integrity is "an economic and public health imperative" for goods including fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, seafood, and vaccines.

• Over 25 years, Port Laredo and the World Trade Bridge have become vital commerce arteries for North and Latin America, earning ISO 9001, HACCP, and Good Distribution Practices certifications. (PR Newswire)

Other headlines

Biopharma startup Lamark Biotech has raised Rs 6.5 crore ($65M) in a pre-Series A round led by IAN Group to accelerate development of its thermostable insulin technology that doesn't require cold storage infrastructure.

Roadtex Transportation has opened two new temperature-controlled terminals in Greenville, South Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee, adding 50,000 square feet to its nationwide network of over 30 food-grade facilities.

Tonon USA has partnered with Kühl Haus Ranch Coolers to deliver integrated meat handling and refrigerated storage solutions across North America, combining Tonon's aluminum rail systems and automation expertise with Kühl Haus's modular cooling technology and construction capabilities.

Thermo-Transit Group, a leading Scandinavian temperature-controlled logistics provider, has appointed Mirza Sabanovic as its new CEO, bringing over 25 years of international logistics and transportation experience from DFDS and NTEX AS.

Hydropac has appointed Kimon Konakoglou as head of R&D to support growth and innovation amid surging demand from food logistics, meal prep, e-commerce, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Freightzy, a Canadian logistics startup has launched a refrigerated less-than-truckload shipping program designed to provide small and mid-sized businesses with accessible cold chain logistics through a network of over 70 pre-vetted temperature-controlled carriers.

Cambridge-based Timestrip has launched the neo DF and neo DG temperature monitoring indicators, offering single-use, visual temperature breach alerts for cold chain and room temperature applications in pharmaceuticals and food supply chains without requiring data readers or report downloads.

The Global Cold Chain Alliance is promoting future-ready skills for the temperature-controlled supply chain industry in support of World Refrigeration Day 2025, emphasizing the need for new competencies in data analysis, automation, energy efficiency, and AI-driven systems alongside traditional cold chain expertise.

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