AyalaLand Logistics prioritizes stability amid cold chain rollout

By Juliana Chloe A. Gonzales

AYALALAND Logistics Holdings Corp. is focusing on stabilizing operations across its cold chain facilities even as it continues expanding its network with warehouses in key growth areas.

“We’re still working on our plans, but the focus right now is to work on stabilizing the operations of the facilities,” Chief Operating Officer Patrick John C. Avila said on the sidelines of an event last week.

The company recently opened two ALogis Artico cold storage facilities in Laguna and Cebu as part of its expansion into temperature-controlled logistics.

Mr. Avila said construction continues for an ALogis Artico facility in Vermosa, Cavite, which is expected to add about 5,000 pallet positions once completed.

The Vermosa site is part of Ayala Land’s estate in Cavite and is targeted for completion later this year, he said.

The company’s cold chain network has grown steadily in recent years, with facilities designed to support food, pharmaceutical and other temperature-sensitive goods.

ALogis Artico Consolacion in Cebu, which opened in September 2024, can accommodate 6,000 pallet positions and includes processing rooms and multiple cold storage areas ranging from 5°C to -25°C.

It is registered with several government agencies, including the Board of Investments, National Meat Inspection Service, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Bureau of Plant Industry.

This follows the earlier ALogis Artico facility in Mandaue, which began operations in 2022.

In Laguna, ALogis Artico Santa Rosa offers 4,000 pallet positions in cold storage rooms maintained at temperatures as low as -17°C. It also includes processing rooms, dry storage space and blast freezing capacity.

The company said the expansion supports rising demand for modern cold chain infrastructure as supply chains become more sensitive to temperature control requirements.

While expansion continues, management said the immediate priority is ensuring that existing facilities operate efficiently and reliably before scaling further.