NewCold and Froneri join forces for new refrigeration hub: groundbreaking laid in Ferentino for the largest and most advanced automated logistics warehouse in central and southern Italy

The foundation stone has been laid for the new automated cold storage hub in Ferentino, the largest and most technologically advanced logistics warehouse in central and southern Italy. This ambitious project, promoted by NewCold, a world leader in cold chain logistics, represents an investment of more than 70 million euros and will create up to 200 new jobs. The facility will be operational in 2026 and will have a significant impact on cold chain logistics for Central and Southern Italy.

The automated refrigeration hub in Ferentino will be built next to the Froneri plant, one of the world's largest producers of ice cream, with which it will be connected by a dedicated tunnel. This unique innovation for the Italian market will help reduce transport pollution, improve efficiency and promote environmental sustainability. The partnership between NewCold and Froneri is now decades old and extends globally, with collaborations in countries such as Australia, America, the United Kingdom and France.

Present at the inauguration were Bram Hage, CEO of NewCold, Luca Quaresima, Country Manager of NewCold Italy, Pietro Monaco, Global Head of Operations of Froneri, and Piergianni Fiorletta, Mayor of Ferentino. According to Hage, the new automated refrigeration hub in Ferentino "will set new standards in automation and sustainability, strengthening Italy's role in the European food supply chain."

The new facility, designed in several phases, will have an initial capacity of 62,000 pallet spaces, with a height of more than 40 meters. It will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology to automate loading and unloading processes, reducing logistics management time. In addition, the facility will consume 50 percent less energy than conventional warehouses, thanks to the use of renewable energy sources.

The new Ferentino warehouse is part of NewCold's expanding network in Italy, which already includes facilities in Piacenza and Borgorose. With a total capacity of 200,000 pallets, these facilities will enable more efficient distribution throughout the peninsula, strengthening the company's position in the cold logistics sector.