Listed AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. has broken ground for the construction of its ALogis Artico Consolacion facility in Cebu to meet the rising demand for temperature-controlled units in Central Visayas.
The new facility will add 6,000 pallet positions to ALLHC’s cold storage portfolio. This will be ALLHC’s second facility in Cebu following the construction of ALogis Artico Mandaue in late 2022.
“Our focus is on meeting the rising demand for dependable modern cold storage solutions which are vital for the preservation of the quality of perishable goods to reduce food waste and post-harvest losses. By investing in this facility, we are not only broadening our capabilities, but also ensuring that we can provide our clients with various locations that can meet their needs,” ALLHC chief operating officer Patrick C. Avila said.
The business is expanding its cold storage footprint providing solutions for storing perishable goods around the country.
It targets clients across the frozen meat, seafood, pharmaceutical and chemical industries and has opened its fourth cold storage facility in Batangas.
It is seeking a wider presence in Cebu and should complete the Consolacion site by the third quarter next year.
The 6,000-pallet Tayud, Consolacion, Cebu facility is accessible via the Cebu-North Coastal Road and in close proximity to key transportation hubs, including the Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Cebu Port, both only 12 kilometers or a 30-minute drive away.
ALogis Artico Consolacion is registered with the Board of Investments, the National Meat Inspection Service, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the Bureau of Plant Industry ensuring it meets stringent industry standards on food safety and quality.
“I consider Cebu an economic hub that distributes meat products to Mindanao and the adjacent provinces. This facility can really help us produce safe meat for the meat-consuming public,” NMIS Regional Director Dr. Alvin A. Leal said.
“I am so thankful that ALLHC are true partners. This is the second facility they have in Cebu and they are just right on time. The population of Cebu is multiplying. In five years it is going to double. Logistics is very important and I hope that with the opening of this facility will lead to more investments complementing the needs of the people,” municipal mayor Teresa P. Alegado said.
