ARCH Cold Chain Solutions East Africa Fund: Transforming Cold Chain Logistics Across the Region
Overview: ARCH Cold Chain Solutions East Africa Fund is pioneering the development of a comprehensive Cold Chain network across East Africa. With a focus on temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics services, the fund aims to provide a holistic solution for various industries, including fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, poultry, meat, seafood, supermarkets, quick-service restaurants, and food manufacturing.
Key Features:
Temperature-Controlled Facilities:
Offering storage from ambient to chilled to frozen temperatures (-20°C to -40°C).
Developing a total installed estimated capacity of over 100,000 pallets across East Africa.
Industry-Specific Solutions:
Catering to core industries such as fresh fruit and vegetables, pharmaceuticals, poultry, meat, seafood, supermarkets, quick-service restaurants, and food manufacturing.
Global Accreditation Standards:
Constructing facilities to grade A standards with globally recognized accreditation.
Seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification for environmental sustainability.
Environmental Sustainability:
Prioritizing environmental sustainability with off-grid renewable power production.
Implementing energy-efficient cooling systems to minimize environmental impact.
Logistics Strategy:
Serving as an enabler of economic growth and development in East Africa.
Aiming to lower greenhouse gas emissions, enhance food security, improve access to pharmaceuticals, and uplift smallholder farmers.
Target Countries:
Initial facilities planned in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and one other East African country.
Flagship Facility in Nairobi:
First facility based in Nairobi with a 17,100 Gross Building Area (GBA) square meter and 15,000 pallet positions.
Located within the Tatu City Special Economic Zone in Kiambu County, Nairobi.
Operational target set for January 2023.
Expansion Plans:
Full rollout of facilities across all target countries within two to three years.
Impact: ARCH Cold Chain Solutions East Africa Fund’s initiative aims to transform the cold chain logistics landscape in East Africa, fostering economic development, reducing environmental impact, and addressing critical needs in various industries. The flagship facility in Nairobi signifies the fund’s commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for the region’s evolving logistical and storage requirements.