ColdPort and Maersk Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize End-to-End Cold Chain Logistics

HOUSTON, TX — May 22, 2026 — ColdPort, a leader in advanced automated cold storage infrastructure, today announced a comprehensive strategic partnership with A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), the global integrator of container logistics. This landmark collaboration aims to seamlessly connect Maersk’s ocean and inland logistics network with ColdPort’s next-generation temperature-controlled facilities, creating a highly resilient, end-to-end cold chain solution for global shippers.

The partnership represents a significant paradigm shift in how perishable goods and temperature-sensitive cargo are managed from the port to the end consumer. By co-locating ColdPort’s hyper-efficient, automated storage facilities near strategic Maersk port terminals, the two companies will drastically reduce drayage times, minimize carbon emissions, and virtually eliminate the risk of temperature excursions during the critical handover phase at major ports.

"Partnering with a global powerhouse like Maersk validates the transformative potential of our automated infrastructure," said David Simpkins, Founder and CEO of ColdPort. "The traditional cold chain is fragmented, leading to inefficiencies, product loss, and unnecessary environmental impact. Through this strategic alliance, we are bridging the gap between ocean freight and terrestrial storage, offering shippers a unified, transparent, and ultra-reliable logistics pipeline."

Under the terms of the agreement, Maersk customers will gain prioritized access to ColdPort’s network of state-of-the-art facilities. These nodes feature proprietary high-density automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) that are fully integrated with Maersk’s digital tracking platforms. This digital handshake ensures that clients have real-time, uninterrupted visibility into the location and thermal status of their cargo, from the moment it leaves the origin port to its final dispatch from a ColdPort facility.

"The synergy between Maersk's maritime expertise and ColdPort's technological prowess in warehousing is a game-changer for the industry," Simpkins continued. "We are effectively extending the controlled environment of a refrigerated container directly into our facilities without a single break in the chain. This is the level of integration and reliability that the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries have been demanding for years."

The initial phase of the partnership will focus on key North American gateway ports, with plans to expand the integrated service offering to strategic international markets over the next 24 months. The joint initiative will also place a heavy emphasis on sustainability. By optimizing the flow of goods and utilizing ColdPort's energy-efficient facility designs, the partnership is expected to significantly lower the carbon footprint associated with cold chain logistics.

This strategic alignment reinforces ColdPort’s rapid trajectory as a central pillar of modern infrastructure, while simultaneously supporting Maersk’s strategy of providing integrated, end-to-end logistics solutions that simplify and secure global supply chains.

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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