AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) recently broke ground for the construction of ALogis Artico Consolacion, its second cold storage facility in Cebu after ALogis Artico Mandaue.
ALLHC said in a statement yesterday the new facility will add 6,000 pallet positions to ALLHC’s cold storage portfolio, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for temperature-controlled facilities in the Central Visayas region.
“The firm is expanding its cold storage footprint, aiming to provide solutions for storing perishable goods around the country. Aiming to cater to diverse sectors, its intended clientele varies from the frozen meat, seafood, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, among others,” the company said.
Situated in Barangay Tayud, Consolacion, Cebu, the facility is easily accessible via the Cebu-North Coastal Road and is in close proximity to key transportation hubs, including the Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Cebu Port–both just 12 kilometers or a 30-minute drive away.
ALogis Artico Consolacion will be equipped with 16 cold rooms with temperatures ranging from 5°C to -25°C; one processing room; and a capacity of 6,000 pallet positions. The facility, set for completion by the third quarter of next year, will complement the company’s cold storage facilities in other parts of the country.
In the first half of the year, ALLHC opened its fourth cold storage facility, ALogis Artico Santo Tomas in Batangas.
ALogis Artico Consolacion will be registered with the Board of Investments , the National Meat Inspection Service, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources , and the Bureau of Plant Industry , ALLHC said.
“These registrations ensure that the facility will meet stringent industry standards for food safety and quality,” it added.
“Our focus is on meeting the rising demand for dependable modern cold storage solutions, which are vital for the preservation of the quality of perishable goods to reduce food waste and post-harvest losses. By investing in this facility, we are not only broadening our capabilities, but also ensuring that we can provide our clients with various locations that can meet their needs,” meanwhile said Patrick Avila, ALLHC chief operating officer.
