Top Cold Storage Companies

The cold storage industry is being driven by the rapid growth of the global food and beverage industry, specifically with the increasing amount of packaged, frozen, and ready-to-eat food that involves strict temperature control. The growing urbanization and changing dietary habits also increase demand for perishable foods which is driving the development of cold-chain infrastructure among retailers and manufacturers.

Industry Overview

According to SkyQuest Technology “Cold Storage Market By Type (Facilities/Services, Equipment), By Temperature Type (Frozen, Chilled), By Storage (Bulk Storage, Production Stores, Ports), By Application (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Others), By Region- Industry Forecast 2025-2032,” Global Cold Storage Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 17.5% by 2032, on account of urgent need for automating quantified data. The increasing number of pharmaceutical and biotech products such as vaccines, biologics, and temperature-sensitive drugs is accelerating the need for investment in new cold storage solutions. The expansion of E-commerce grocery platforms and online food delivery services has created greater demand for reliable and efficient temperature-sensitive warehousing and last mile delivery systems. Technological innovations, including automation, IoT-enabled temperature monitoring, energy efficient refrigeration, and data-driven warehouse management, are creating greater efficiencies and lower operating costs for market participants, thereby driving growth in the market.

Top 10 Global Cold Storage Companies

1. Lineage Logistics

Lineage Logistics is a worldwide provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics solutions. Formed through a series of acquisitions in 2012, Lineage is currently the largest company in this sector, occupying a dominant position in the cold chain sector, with aggressive growth throughout N. America, E.U. and S. America, driven by significant investments in automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and comprehensive cold chain solutions.

2. Americold Logistics

Americold Logistics was founded in 1903 and is among the oldest and most established cold storage facilities and companies in the world. Americold has the largest coverage in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, along with many other international markets. The company focuses solely on providing temperature-controlled solutions that include warehousing, distributing, and offering third-party logistics support to leading food retailers and import/export customers.

3. NewCold

NewCold is an emerging and innovative cold storage company. Founded in 2012 in the Netherlands, NewCold is best known for its highly automated and space-efficient cold-storage facilities. NewCold is rapidly expanding into various parts of Europe, the U.S., and Australia.

4. Nichirei Logistics Group

The Nichirei Logistics Group is a corporate subsidiary of the Nichirei Corporation, which was established in 1942, and is among the largest cold chain operators in Japan and significant players throughout Asia and Europe. With an extensive and sophisticated global food logistics network backed by advanced facilities and equipment for frozen storage and delivery, as well as value-added services for food retailers, Nichirei is well positioned as a leader in this field.

5. U.S. Cold Storage Inc

U.S. Cold Storage Inc (USCS), which started operating as a refrigerated warehouse company in 1893, is one of the first companies in the U.S. to offer refrigerated storage solutions for food products and is still one of the largest players in this industry today. All across North America, USCS has built a vast network of refrigerated storage facilities where food producers and distributors can access cold storage space, frozen food products, logistics information and solutions, import-export services, and transportation services.

 6. Constellation Cold Logistics

Constellation Cold Logistics is a newly formed European company that began operations in 2020. While the company is still quite young, it has quickly grown and created an extensive European presence through a very aggressive acquisition strategy. Constellation's rapid growth has allowed it to build facilities in both Western Europe and Northern Europe.

7. VersaCold Logistics Services

VersaCold is the largest provider of refrigerated storage services and cold chain solutions in Canada. By operating many temperature-controlled storage facilities and considering the vast size of Canada, which encompasses all of North America, VersaCold provides complete cold chain management and logistics solutions.

8. Burris Logistics

Founded in 1925, Burris Logistics has been providing cold chain logistics solutions in the U.S. for many years and continues to be a leader in the U.S. cold chain industry. Burris operates multiple regional distribution centres across the United States and is focused on providing customised logistics solutions for retailers, restaurant chains and larger e-commerce grocery customers.

9. FreezPak Logistics

FreezPak Logistics, based in New Jersey and initially established in 2001, has become one of the largest regional cold storage companies in the country. They provide temperature controlled warehousing for their clients who are frozen food manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers, as well as providing cross-dock services and assembly. FreezPak Logistics has rapidly grown and invested heavily in automation to position themselves as a key player in the US market.

10. Snowman Logistics

Snowman Logistics was founded in 1993 in India and has become one of the top cold chain and temperature-controlled warehousing companies in the country. The company's cold-storage network and refrigerated transportation fleets serve the dairy, poultry, seafood, pharmaceutical and quick-service restaurant industries. Snowman Logistics is also helping to modernize the cold-chain infrastructure in India by offering an integrated warehousing service that includes end-to-end logistics, as well as many value-added services such as repacking, sorting, and inventory management.

Other Leading Global Cold Storage Companies

• Henningsen Cold Storage
• Agro Merchants Group
• Kloosterboer Group
• Norish Plc
• Cloverleaf Cold Storage
• RLS Logistics
• Frialsa Frigoríficos
• Coldbox Builders International
• Cold Chain Technologies
• Superfrio Logística
• Friozem Armazéns Frigoríficos
• Meridian Cold Storage
• Icecap Cold Storage
• Colfrigos Logistics
• Polar King International

Conclusion

Cold storage market will continue to see significant growth due to the increase in global demand for temperature-sensitive goods in e-commerce, food, and pharmaceutical sectors. Companies are focused on modernising their cold storage capabilities using automated systems, energy-efficient refrigeration equipment, and real-time monitoring to improve supply chain efficiency, food safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements. In addition, with the rise of online grocery shopping and increasing demand for specialty medicines and biologics. Cold storage is fundamental to efficient and effective global supply chains.