NewCold expands to meet cold storage demand in Australia

NewCold continues to grow as the leading advanced food logistics company in Australia by developing a new site and expanding two existing sites and upgrading its transport offering.

New facility in Sydney

NewCold has confirmed the development of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Sydney, targeting operations by October 2026. The site will add 100,000 frozen pallet positions to the company’s national footprint and is expected to generate 100 new jobs mainly focused on frontline operations.

“We are actively looking for customers in the Sydney region who can benefit from our expertise in delivering scalable, energy-efficient, and fully automated cold storage solutions,” said Vivek Rajendran NewCold VP Commercial ANZ.

Melbourne I expansion and super hub vision

In Melbourne, NewCold will expand its Melbourne I facility with an additional 80,000 frozen pallet positions, bringing the total frozen capacity in Melbourne to 265,000 pallets. Combined with 140,000 chilled and ambient pallet positions, the facility will offer a total of 405,000 pallet positions across Melbourne, making it one of the largest cold logistics hubs in the country. Operations are targeted to commence by July 2026, with 65 new jobs to be created.

The decision follows the extension of Melbourne II, which increased the total number of pallet positions to 30,000 ambient and 85,000 frozen. NewCold’s Australian facilities exemplify its commitment to meeting the needs of the food and beverage sector across the region.

To further enhance its end-to-end logistics capabilities, NewCold is evaluating the construction of a co-located cross-dock facility at Melbourne I. This development will transform the site into a super hub for cold logistics, streamlining operations and improving delivery efficiency for customers across Victoria and beyond.

“The key driver behind these expansions is to support the growth of our customers in the region and to help them drive efficiency into their businesses,” said Rajendran. “These projects also cement NewCold’s position as a leading player in cold logistics in Australia.”

“Since we started operating in Australia in 2017, NewCold has already grown to be the leading provider of cold storage in the country. And we have expanded both our footprint and offering by acquiring Karras transport. The latest investment underlines our commitment to Australia and to meeting the needs of our customers,” said Bram Hage, NewCold Founder and CEO.

End-to-end solution with warehouses and transport

NewCold’s end-to-end logistics offering has been further enhanced by its recent acquisition of Karras, a leading refrigerated transport company founded in 1976. With newly branded trucks and trailers now in operation, NewCold offers seamless integration between high-tech warehouse storage and reliable refrigerated transport.

“This strategic investment has significantly enhanced our ability to deliver unmatched service levels and supply chain resilience,” added Karthi Karthigeyan, NewCold Regional Managing Director ANZ. “We are proud to build on Karras’s 47-year legacy of excellence in transport.”

As Australia’s population continues to grow and demand for chilled and frozen food rises, NewCold is well-positioned to meet the country’s increasing cold chain needs with its scale, innovation, and customer-focused solutions.

About NewCold

NewCold, the world’s third-largest refrigerated food logistics provider, offers advanced temperature-controlled supply chain solutions. With 25 state-of-the-art, highly automated, and energy-efficient warehouses across three continents, NewCold offers a combined capacity of more than 1.9 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 2,700 people from over 40 cultures.

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