NewCold breaks ground on new automated cold storage facility in Chéroy, France

Chéroy, France – NewCold, a global leader in automated cold chain logistics, has started construction of its newest facility in France, representing an investment of €102.5 million.

The new Chéroy development will be built on an 85,000 m² land plot and will provide a gross storage capacity of 70 000 pallet positions. The project represents another major investment in NewCold’s growing French network and reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to supporting the country’s food supply chain.

Located in the Yonne department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, the development is close to the A19 motorway located near the Villeroy business area, spanning Fouchères, Subligny and Villeneuve-la-Dondagre.

This location puts Chéroy at the center of gravity of France. The site adds a new node to NewCold’s European network of large automated cold stores, giving customers access to multi-user consolidation synergies in both warehousing and transport.

The frozen-food facility will consist of two bays: two high-rise frozen-food warehouses, each 38 meters tall. It will feature NewCold’s highly automated approach to temperature-controlled storage, combining high-density storage with advanced technology and integrated supply chain capabilities. NewCold’s wider model combines automated warehousing, transportation and proprietary technology to provide end-to-end cold chain solutions.

The project will further strengthen NewCold’s presence in France, where the company already operates facilities in Argentan and Rennes.

“Starting construction in Chéroy is an important milestone for NewCold in France. This investment reflects our confidence in the French market and our commitment to building advanced supply chain infrastructure for the food industry. Together with our teams, partners and the local community, we look forward to bringing this new facility to life,” says Patrick Duquennoy, NewCold France Country Manager.

“Chéroy sits right at the heart of France and links straight into our European network of large automated cold stores. By bringing multiple customers together in one location, we can create real consolidation synergies in both warehousing and transport, helping our customers move their products more efficiently across France and Europe,” says Jonas Swarttouw, Managing Director Europe, NewCold.

The development continues NewCold’s strategy of investing in large-scale, highly automated cold storage facilities designed around the needs of leading food companies. NewCold currently operates 27 highly automated and energy-efficient warehouses across three continents, with more than two million pallet positions globally.

About NewCold

NewCold, the world’s third largest refrigerated food logistics provider, offers advanced temperature controlled supply chain solutions. With 27 state of the art, highly automated, and energy efficient warehouses across three continents, NewCold has a combined capacity of more than 2.5 million pallet positions. Supported by a growing transport fleet, proprietary technology, and a team of 3,000 people from over 40 cultures, NewCold provides end to end supply chain solutions to leading food companies.

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