Constellation Cold Logistics announces proposed acquisition of Locagel and Transfreeze to strengthen its presence in France

London, United Kingdom, 15 June 2026 – Constellation Cold Logistics (“Constellation”) today announced that it has signed an agreement, subject to customary closing conditions, to acquire Locagel and Transfreeze, two well-established French companies specialising in temperature-controlled storage and refrigerated transport, with a view to integrating them into the Constellation group on 1 July 2026. The completion of this transaction will mark a further milestone in Constellation’s development in France and reinforce its long-term ambition to strengthen its presence in this strategic market.

Once completed, the transaction will enable Constellation to further expand its footprint in France while strengthening its European network through the addition of high-quality capacity and specialised value-added services.

Located in northern France, with direct access to major motorway networks, the Locagel and Transfreeze facility occupies a strategic position for supporting both domestic and international supply chains. The site offers approximately 36,000 frozen pallet positions, together with blast-freezing, order picking and repacking services. These repacking capabilities will further enhance the range of services currently offered by Constellation in France.

The site also provides distribution and transport services, enabling customers to benefit from a fully integrated end-to-end logistics solution. Designed to combine operational agility with efficiency, it will enable Constellation to support the growing requirements of retail, foodservice and food manufacturing customers with increased flexibility and added value.

Founded in 1990, Locagel brings nearly four decades of industry expertise, operational excellence and specialist know-how. Starting with an initial capacity of 5,000 pallet positions, the company has grown into a leading integrated provider of temperature-controlled warehousing services in France. It shares Constellation’s commitment to service quality, responsiveness and deep product expertise.

The future integration of Locagel and Transfreeze will be guided by a clear focus on continuity and growth. Following completion of the transaction, the Locagel and Transfreeze teams will support the transition process to ensure business continuity for employees, customers and partners, while preparing the company for its next phase of development.

Geert Liefhooghe, Managing Director of Constellation Benelux & France, commented:

“We will be delighted to welcome the Locagel and Transfreeze teams to the Constellation group. Their strategic location and the complementary nature of their services — particularly in repacking and specialised export operations — will strengthen both our network and our service offering in France. This proposed transaction represents an important step in the development of our infrastructure, enabling us to provide greater flexibility, value-added services and local expertise to customers across Europe.”

Valérie Becquet, President of Locagel and Transfreeze, added:

“Joining Constellation will enable us to continue building on our operations while gaining access to new opportunities, expertise and growth capabilities for the benefit of our customers and employees. We are excited to open this new chapter together and look forward to the opportunities for success it will create.”

As a leading independent provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and cold chain logistics in Europe, Constellation operates across nine countries and offers more than one million pallet positions. The group combines strong local expertise with the scale and capabilities of a pan-European network, enabling it to support customers closely and effectively in addressing their operational challenges.

This proposed transaction reflects Constellation’s continued commitment to building a unified, market-leading European cold chain logistics network while preserving the agility and local focus of teams deeply rooted in their respective markets. By bringing together their expertise, Constellation, Locagel and Transfreeze will continue to develop their network, strengthen their service capabilities and create sustainable value for customers, employees and partners across the entire supply chain.