Constellation Completes 36k-Pallet Expansion in Grimsby

Constellation Cold Logistics has completed the expansion of its Estate Road 2 facility in Grimsby – adding 36,000 pallet positions of frozen storage and taking total site capacity to more than 50,000 pallet spaces.

This marks a significant milestone for both Constellation and the UK seafood sector, reinforcing Grimsby’s position as one of the country’s most important food industry hubs.

Grimsby’s expansion is a clear example of how we’re aligning investment with our customers’ long-term needs. By combining sustainable infrastructure with value-added services and connecting the site to our wider European platform, we’re not just adding space – we’re creating new opportunities for collaboration and growth across the supply chain.

A Facility Built for Growth and Sustainability

The new 130,000 sq. ft facility has been designed with scalability, service quality, and environmental performance at its core. Supported by the UK Seafood Infrastructure Scheme, it includes:

• Fully frozen loading bays to preserve product integrity
• Mobile and static racking for flexible, high-density storage
• A new energy-efficient refrigeration plant and solar PV installation
• Infrastructure that reduces Scope 3 emissions by more than 50% compared to traditional facilities in the region

Supporting Customers with Confidence

The Grimsby expansion provides far more than additional capacity. It offers a platform for customers to scale with confidence, supported by a skilled local team and a wide range of value-added services – from freezing and tempering to case picking, quality control, and repacking.

Customers in Grimsby now benefit not only from advanced local infrastructure but also from seamless links to Constellation’s pan-European network, spanning more than one million pallet positions across 38 facilities in eight countries.

From single-pallet groupage to full-load transport and import/export support, this integrated network is designed to simplify logistics, reduce lead times, and provide certainty across borders.

Part of a Bigger Picture

The completion of Grimsby reflects Constellation’s wider programme of growth and innovation in 2025. Alongside this project:

• Work continues on our fully automated cold store in Wolverhampton, set to be the most advanced site in our UK network.
• In the Nordics, construction is underway on a new 32,000-pallet facility in Rollsbo/Kungälv, Sweden, while groundwork has begun on a new 52,000-pallet site in Aarhus, Denmark.
• Across Europe, we are scaling sustainability and efficiency through AI-powered energy management systems, solar PV, and advanced automation.

Together, these investments demonstrate Constellation’s commitment to building a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable cold chain – for the UK, for Europe, and for our customers everywhere.

Delivering on Our Commitments

As Constellation CEO Carlos Rodriguez noted in his mid-year update, the focus for 2025 has been on laying the foundations for long-term growth through stronger operations, customer-driven innovation, and tighter integration of our European network.

The Grimsby expansion is a tangible example of that vision in action – strengthening resilience in the UK cold chain while creating opportunities for customers to grow with confidence.

Contact us today to learn more about our services in Grimsby and across the Constellation network.