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DHL Supply Chain and RLCold will develop more than five million square feet of advanced temperature-controlled facilities across North America.<\/p><\/div>\n
DHL Supply Chain, a leading third-party contract logistics provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with RLCold, a real estate development firm specializing in cold storage warehousing and processing for the food and beverage (F&B) sector.<\/p>\n
The partners are set to develop more than five million square feet of advanced temperature-controlled facilities across North America and will jointly pursue multi-temperature distribution centers.<\/p>\n
Under the MOU, DHL Supply Chain will combine its operational expertise and customer insights with RLCold\u2019s design, project management, and construction capabilities to accelerate the delivery of turnkey food-grade cold storage solutions across North America.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn top U.S. markets, the average age of cold-storage warehouses is about 31 years1\u00a0making the need for modern, automation-ready facilities in the right locations a priority for food and beverage brands,\u201d said Dennis Lutwen, President, Consumer, DHL Supply Chain North America.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis effort is not simply about expanding capacity. It will close the critical gaps in today\u2019s cold-chain infrastructure and deliver smarter, technology-enabled facilities online where they\u2019re needed most.\u201d<\/p>\n
The partners will deliver warehouses designed to meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration\u2019s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) programs and include multi-temperature zones and docks; humidity management and air quality control systems; as well as high-clearance, high-density racking designed for intelligent, space-efficient storage. Additionally, airtight construction, advanced refrigeration controls, and innovative sustainable energy solutions will be featured in building designs to optimize operation costs and reduce carbon footprint.<\/p>\n
\u201cFood and beverage tenants are demanding modern buildings that deliver higher throughput, tighter temperature control and lower energy intensity,\u201d said Josh Lewis, President, RL Cold.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether with DHL Supply Chain, we can deliver purpose\u2011built, operationally optimized and flexible warehouses faster and at scale across North America.\u201d<\/p>\n