Splash247: DP World invests €48m in Antwerp cold chain expansion

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DP World is investing an initial €48m ($55.4m) to develop a new temperature-controlled logistics hub alongside its Antwerp Gateway container terminal, expanding its presence in the high-value cold chain sector and strengthening the Port of Antwerp-Bruges as a European gateway for perishable and pharmaceutical cargo.

The first phase of the project will create an 83,000 sq m logistics campus at Waaslandhaven, including more than 55,000 sq m of specialised warehousing. Around half of the capacity will be dedicated to perishables such as bananas and fresh produce, with the remainder designed for pharmaceuticals, healthcare products and other temperature-sensitive cargo.

The development will integrate ocean transport, terminal operations, warehousing and inland distribution at a single location with direct access to road, rail and inland waterways, reducing handling times and improving supply chain efficiency.

The project is being developed in partnership with logistics property company Montea and Maatschappij Linkerscheldeoever after DP World secured the concession for the site. Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027, subject to permits, with completion targeted for the second quarter of 2028. Total investment could reach around €100m as later phases are completed.

“This investment reflects our commitment to expanding value-added logistics capabilities in key global trade hubs,” said Kris Adams, executive vice president for Eastern Europe at DP World. “By combining world-class terminal operations with advanced cold chain infrastructure, we’re creating an integrated logistics ecosystem that enables our customers to move high-value, temperature-sensitive cargo more efficiently, reliably and sustainably.”

The investment marks a further step in DP World’s strategy of expanding beyond terminal operations into integrated logistics.