India’s cold chain logistics sector is entering a new era as advanced automation redefines how temperature-controlled storage supports the nation’s growing supply chain demands. In a rapidly evolving marketplace, one Indian warehousing solution provider has embraced smart technology to overcome space constraints and enhance operational efficiency.
A newly launched frozen storage facility near Ahmedabad now integrates a Four-Way Shuttle Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), enabling high-density storage with a capacity of 10,000 pallets—all within a compact footprint. Operating at -20°C, the facility is designed to support the agri-food, export, FMCG, and quick service restaurant sectors, ensuring faster, safer, and more reliable cold chain movement.
What began as a real estate challenge led to an innovative breakthrough in automated storage. With limited land availability, the transition from traditional double-deep pallet systems to vertical automation proved to be a game-changer. This strategic shift helped the company not only meet storage capacity goals but also optimize energy use, labor, and space—all while improving food safety and inventory accuracy.
This move is particularly impactful for India’s wider supply chain, as it introduces scalable, future-ready infrastructure that addresses growing demand for precise, controlled storage. Automation minimizes manual handling in sub-zero conditions, boosts worker safety, and increases round-the-clock reliability, making it ideal for businesses that rely on fast-moving, temperature-sensitive goods.
Moreover, this transformation positions India as a rising hub for environment-controlled logistics, with future plans including facilities that manage humidity, oxygen, and other atmospheric conditions for diverse sectors.
With long-term investor support and a focus on smart warehousing, India’s cold chain supply chain is poised for sustainable growth, contributing to a stronger, more efficient national logistics network.
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