DP World has opened a state-of-the-art temperature-controlled distribution facility in Walvis Bay, enhancing Namibia’s cold chain capabilities to meet rising demand for food service supply on the coast.
The $2 million new home of Seapride Foods Coastal at Deep Catch Namibia’s Atlantic Commercial Cold Store (ACCS) premises, features 720 pallets and will increase storage and occupational resources capacity for the service by 50%.
Along with a new office building, the facility will significantly enhance food service capacity for Seapride Foods Coastal.
DP World Executive Vice President Market Access Consumer for sub-Saharan Africa, Bruce Denyer, said the facility was part of the company’s expansion strategy in the region.
“This investment is a testament to our confidence in Namibia’s future potential, particularly with the region's ongoing economic upturn, driven by sectors such as tourism, mining exports, container traffic, oil exploration, and future hydrogen fuel infrastructure,” said Denyer.
Since its founding in 1992, Seapride Foods Coastal has grown from a modest seafood supplier into a leading regional distributor, serving Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa.
The company supplies a diverse range of meat, seafood, poultry, frozen foods, desserts, beverages, and speciality items to the hotel, restaurant, catering, and retail sectors.
Seapride Foods Coastal is part of Deep Catch Namibia Holdings, a 100% DP World-owned entity.
Deep Catch Holdings Managing Director, Christoph Kubirske, said the growth of the business had led to demand for temperature-controlled space outgrowing capacity.
“Storage required a supplementary eight reefer containers that were placing a strain on municipal electrical infrastructure. However, by utilising the space at ACCS to build a new temperature-controlled facility, it means we can not only maintain but also vastly improve service levels for customers,” he said.
Denyer added that the new facility was designed to optimise efficiency, enhance product integrity, and expand capacity to meet the growing demands of customers.
“As we embark on this new chapter, we extend our gratitude to our team, customers, and partners who have been integral to our journey,” he said.
