NewCold and Schüssler Spedition strengthen European operations and power strategic growth

Breda, the Netherlands / Rheine, Germany – July 28, 2025

NewCold, a global leader in advanced cold chain logistics, is proud to announce the acquisition of Wilhelm Schüssler Spedition GmbH, a well-respected logistics and integration specialist in Heppenheim, Germany. This strategic move strengthens NewCold’s presence in Germany and accelerates its role in delivering future-ready, automated cold chain solutions across Europe, and additionally increasing its scope and reach of transportation services.

“We are stronger together,” said Bram Hage, Founder and CEO of NewCold. “The combination of Schüssler’s local expertise and customer trust with NewCold’s technological innovation and global network enables us to serve our partners even better—especially as we expand our footprint with our customers in Germany.”

The Schüssler Spedition name and team is going to remain active to ensure continuity for existing customers and partners—as it has been for the last 75 years. Both companies are committed to a smooth and respectful transition, guided by shared values and a strong customer-first approach.

Konstantin Schüßler, Managing Director of Schüssler Spedition, added: “We are excited to join forces with NewCold. Together, we will continue to deliver excellent service to our customers while unlocking new capabilities for innovation and scalability. Our teams are aligned in culture, purpose, and passion for excellence.”

This acquisition not only enhances NewCold’s operational capacity in Germany but also marks a significant milestone in its long-term European growth strategy. By combining local logistics expertise with advanced automation, NewCold is poised to set a new standard for cold chain logistics in the region.

About NewCold:

NewCold, the world’s third-largest refrigerated food logistics provider, offers advanced temperature-controlled supply chain solutions. With 26 state-of-the-art, highly automated, and energy-efficient warehouses across three continents, NewCold offers a combined capacity of more than 2 million pallet positions. With a growing transport fleet, NewCold provides end-to-end supply chain solutions to leading food companies powered by proprietary technology and backed by a team of 3,000 people from over 40 cultures.

About Schüssler Spedition:

Specializing in (multi-) temperature-controlled transportation and warehousing services for the food industry, wholesale and retail trade, as well as for the QSR sector, Schüssler Spedition provides reliable and efficient logistics services with around 80 qualified and motivated employees. At the Heppenheim location, comprehensive infrastructure is operated for the storage and handling of goods across all temperatures, while a fleet of refrigerated trucks ensures high-quality regional, domestic and international transportation.

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