Conti-Lines Group and Seafrigo has entered into a joint venture to build a sustainable warehouse for frozen food at the Port of Antwerp. The state-
Conti-Lines Group and Seafrigo has entered into a joint venture to build a sustainable warehouse for frozen food at the Port of Antwerp.
The state-of-the-art warehouse will have room for more than 40,000 pallets. Seafrigo Antwerp NV will be responsible for operations and the processing and storage of a broad range of refrigerated and frozen perishables.
“This new investment will provide great added value within the cold chain segment of Port of Antwerp-Bruges. With their clear ambitions for sustainability, Antwerp Cold Stores Seafrigo’s strategy is fully in line with our own long-term vision,” said William Demoor, vice president for customer relations at Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
Maritime network
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges said that the development of a frozen warehouse would allow the CSA alliance to expand its maritime network through strong international partnerships.
“The warehouse offers essential added value for the Antwerp cold chain segment given the very high utilisation rate in the temperature-controlled warehouses and the high current market demand. The 25-metre high-rise warehouse will be equipped with a brand new IT system that – combined with inspections via drones – will ensure higher overall safety and efficiency on the shop floor,” the Port revealed.
It added that sustainability was also a high priority for the parties involved. ”In addition to using solar panels and heat pumps, hydrogen-powered vehicles are being examined,” the Port explained. ”We are also looking at whether waste heat can be used to heat our own buildings. In addition, the new building meets the “very good” label of the BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) principles.”
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