Americold Realty Trust (NYSE:COLD) is a real estate investment trust specializing in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics solutions. The company owns, operates, and develops a global network of cold storage facilities designed to support the storage, handling, and distribution of perishable products. Services include blast freezing, repacking, labeling, cross-docking, and transportation management, all integrated to streamline clients’ cold chain operations and help ensure product quality and safety from origin to point of consumption.
With roots dating back to the early 20th century, Americold has expanded through strategic acquisitions and facility development to become one of the world’s largest publicly traded cold storage providers. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the REIT now operates more than 180 temperature-controlled warehouses across North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Its customer base spans the food and beverage industry, grocery retail, foodservice distributors and emerging segments such as pharmaceutical cold chain logistics.
Americold’s growth strategy emphasizes network optimization, digital supply chain tools and value-added services that meet evolving industry requirements. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph H. Falcone, the company has pursued investments in automation, data analytics and sustainability initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reducing energy consumption. Americold’s global platform and specialized expertise position it to support customers’ demand for reliable, end-to-end cold chain solutions.
