Constellation Celebrates Opening of New Cold Store Expansion in Grimsby

Constellation Cold Logistics has officially opened its expanded cold store at Estate Road 2 in Grimsby, adding 36,000 pallet positions of frozen storage, taking the site’s total capacity to 50,000 pallets. Constellation were proud to support Horizon Youth Zone at the opening event, raising £1,300 for the newly established local charity work and their work providing a safe and inspiring place for young people in the community.

The opening event brought together customers, partners, and colleagues to mark a significant moment for Constellation and for Grimsby’s seafood industry. Melanie Onn, MP for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes, joined Thomas Hughes, Managing Director for the UK & Ireland, and Ben Price, Commercial Director for the UK & Ireland, to praise the project’s contribution to regional growth and to thank the teams and partners who delivered it.

Here’s an inside look at how our new expansion is helping drive regional growth while building a smarter, more sustainable cold chain.

A £47 million investment in new jobs and regional growth

The £47 million expansion – supported by a £5 million UK Seafood Infrastructure Scheme grant – represents a major investment in the local economy. It creates over 60 new skilled jobs and supports up to 1,000 additional roles across seafood processing as businesses grow.

Across Grimsby, Constellation now operates over 90,000 pallet spaces, and 135,000 pallet spaces across its UK network. This expansion further strengthens Grimsby’s reputation as the UK’s seafood capital and a key logistics hub for global trade.

The new facility uses less than 30% of the energy of older cold stores

The 130,000 sq ft facility has been designed around operational efficiency and environmental performance. It features fully frozen loading bays and a 5,000 sq ft energy-efficient plant room serving both existing and new cold chambers.

Operating below –18 °C with a mix of mobile and static racking, the site consumes less than 30 % of the energy per pallet compared with older facilities. Solar PV installed across both buildings provides a 50 %+ reduction in Scope 3 emissions for customers versus traditional storage options in the region. Built to BREEAM Very Good standards, the expansion exemplifies Constellation’s commitment to a smarter, cleaner cold chain.

New capacity keeps more of the UK’s seafood supply chain local

For many seafood businesses, limited capacity in Grimsby once meant storing products hundreds of miles away. The new expansion removes that constraint, keeping more of the supply chain local and lowering costs, transport miles, and emissions. With 20 dock doors and a Boltrics warehouse management system, the site is built to handle high volumes efficiently while maintaining full traceability.

The Grimsby expansion complements ongoing investment across Constellation’s UK operations – including the upcoming automated cold store in Wolverhampton, set to be one of the most advanced in the country. Together, these developments enhance service reliability and integration across Constellation’s European network.

We are building a smarter, cleaner future for UK cold storage

The opening of Grimsby’s expanded cold store marks more than the completion of a construction project. It represents continued investment in people, sustainability, and the future of the UK seafood industry. By combining advanced infrastructure with local expertise, Constellation is building the capacity and resilience that customers need today – and a smarter, cleaner cold chain for tomorrow.

Contact Constellation Cold Logistics to learn more about cold storage and logistics solutions in Grimsby and across the UK network.