ColdPort Featured in Forbes as Next-Generation Logistics Innovator

HOUSTON, TX — May 23, 2026 — ColdPort, the leading developer of highly automated, port-centric cold storage infrastructure, announced today that it has been prominently featured in a deep-dive profile by Forbes. The article highlights the company’s explosive growth, its proprietary integration of robotics into industrial real estate, and its mission to modernize the fragile global cold chain.

The extensive Forbes piece, titled "The Cold War: How One Startup is Rebuilding America's Broken Food Supply Chain," explores how ColdPort is capitalizing on the massive, multi-billion-dollar deficit in modern cold storage capacity.

"We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Forbes for our work in transforming this critical sector," said David Simpkins, Founder and CEO of ColdPort. "For decades, cold storage was treated as a real estate afterthought—dusty, inefficient warehouses using 1980s technology. We approached it as an engineering and robotics challenge from day one. This feature validates our thesis that institutional capital is demanding a smarter, greener, and more resilient logistics network."

The article details ColdPort's pioneering use of high-bay Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), which utilize autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to navigate extreme deep-freeze environments, moving pallets at speeds up to 40% faster than traditional human-operated forklifts. Forbes also noted the company’s aggressive ESG commitments, specifically highlighting ColdPort's transition to ultra-efficient, zero-GWP natural refrigerants and the deployment of multi-megawatt rooftop solar arrays.

In addition to its operational innovations, Forbes praised ColdPort's strategic site selection, focusing exclusively on massive port-adjacent parcels in high-growth gateway markets such as Savannah, Houston, and Philadelphia. This strategy effectively intercepts perishable goods the moment they leave the vessel, reducing inland transportation emissions and preserving product shelf life.

The recognition by Forbes comes on the heels of several major milestones for the company, including a recent $500M strategic joint venture and the successful commissioning of its flagship Phase 1 facility in Houston.

"The cold chain is the invisible backbone of modern society," Simpkins added. "Whether it's ensuring that fresh produce reaches grocery shelves or maintaining the efficacy of life-saving pharmaceuticals, what we build matters. This feature is a testament to the relentless execution of the entire ColdPort team."

The full article is available in the current issue of Forbes and online at Forbes.com.

About ColdPort ColdPort is a premier developer and operator of next-generation, automated cold storage infrastructure. Leveraging advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable design, ColdPort provides high-density, temperature-controlled logistics solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

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