A unit of the Frabelle Group of Companies has opened a new refrigerated warehouse in the Navotas Fishport complex amid growing demand for cold storage facilities in the food industry.
In a statement, FG Cold Storage Corp. announced that the P755-million facility has a capacity of 7,200 pallet positions, making it a addition to the fishport's infrastructure.
Fay Bernardo, Frabelle Cold Chain Group president said the company invested in the facility to address the strong demand from existing customers and other businesses operating in and around the fishport.
The new cold storage facility is equipped with a high-density storage racking system and is located for easy access to major transportation hubs, including the international port, highways, and skyways.
It also features 12 docking bays and ante rooms designed to accommodate large-scale operations while maintaining strict temperature controls.
To further enhance efficiency and product preservation, the warehouse includes eight cold storage rooms maintained at -25°C and advanced shuttle racking systems.
The facility's layout is specifically also designed to meet the needs of marine traders and manufacturers, providing flexibility for storing frozen meat, vegetables, and other perishable goods.
In addition to serving commercial enterprises, FG Cold Storage has announced that farmers' cooperatives can rent space in the facility while awaiting the completion of cold storage facilities being constructed by the Department of Agriculture.
The Cold Chain Association of the Philippines (CCAP) has projected an eight percent growth in total cold storage capacity this year to 750,000 metric tons. This growth is driven by a steady increase in agricultural production and the rising demand for cold chain solutions.