ZZColdstores

What ZZColdstores does

ZZColdstores (legal entity: Zoomweg Zeeland Coldstores) is a Dutch cold-chain logistics company founded in 1994 in Zeeland, Netherlands, specialising in the storage and handling of temperature-sensitive exotic fruit, with bananas and citrus as the lead commodities. The company operates two purpose-built sites: the Kruiningen headquarters for warehousing and the Vlissingen Fruit Terminal, which adds a 400-metre own quay, container depot, and a 50,000+ pallet-position footprint split between climate-controlled chambers (-2°C to +20°C) and ambient dry storage. Throughput is reported at more than 1 million pallets per year across the two facilities. Operational capability extends to container loading and unloading via two container cranes and five specialist deck cranes, empty container stacking, and an in-house Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) machine plus repair services.

The technology layer is built around a proprietary Softpak Warehouse Management System and a paired Softpak Container App (mobile-friendly web app), giving customers 24/7 self-service for inventory visibility, timeslot booking (Truck Appointment System), visitor registration (VAS), and container tracking. Climate monitoring runs 24/7 with temperature, humidity, and air circulation telemetry, and a barcode traceability system links pallets back to growers and lot numbers. ZZColdstores also operates an on-site KCB and NVWA inspection centre, holds SKAL, BRC, and Demeter certifications, and carries banana-weighing and customs warehouse licences, enabling import, transit, export, and bonded storage workflows. Sustainability infrastructure includes 2,000 solar panels at Vlissingen, 1,000 at Kruiningen, and CO2 cooling systems.

Revenue is generated through six streams: recurring storage fees for climate-controlled and ambient warehousing, transaction-based container handling and depot services, customs and document processing fees, transport coordination billed as a logistics service, and transactional value-added services such as QC inspection, repalletising, sampling, and stickering. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven B2B targeting exotic fruit importers, dry food producers and traders, shipping lines and container operators, and freight forwarders routing cargo through Rotterdam and Antwerp ports. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per customer, service type, volume, and contract. The customer base is anchored by a 12+ year operational partnership with Seatrade, involving weekly banana shipments unloaded at the company's own quay. Operational direction sits with Frans, the operational director (operationeel directeur).

Name

ZZColdstores

Legal name

Zoomweg Zeeland Coldstores

Website

https://zzcoldstores.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZZColdstores is a Dutch cold-chain logistics operator specialising in climate-controlled warehousing of exotic fruit such as bananas and citrus, with two Zeeland facilities offering 50,000+ pallet positions, own quay access, container depot services, and in-house WMS and customs clearance under one integrated platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refrigerated and ambient warehousing / cold chain logistics

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312)

akta.pro primary industry

Temperature-Controlled Distribution Centers (DCs) (AFAOAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold Storage QA/Compliance & Traceability Services (HACCP/FSMA, audits) (AFAOAFAM), Produce & Floral Cold Chain Logistics (TLAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Cold chain logistics
• Climate controlled warehousing
• Container depot services
• Customs clearance
• Exotic fruit storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Kruiningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Climate Controlled Warehousing: Temperature- and humidity-controlled storage for perishable products such as exotic fruit (bananas, citrus), providing 24/7 monitoring and precise climate settings. Revenue is generated through storage capacity leasing, likely on a per-pallet or volume basis.
2. Ambient Warehousing: Dry, stable-temperature storage for durable goods such as nuts, seeds, flakes, and dried fruit. Cost-effective storage without active climate control, billed on storage duration and volume.
3. Container Handling & Depot Services: Loading and unloading of containers using two container cranes and reachstackers, empty container stacking, PTI inspections, body repair, and container storage. Revenue derived from handling fees, storage fees, and inspection/repair services.
4. Customs & Document Processing: Full-service customs clearance including import, transit, and export documentation. Includes on-site KCB and NVWA inspection centre, banana weighing, customs depot licensing. Revenue from service fees per document or shipment.
5. Transport Coordination: Coordination of transport from Rotterdam and Antwerp ports to ZZColdstores facilities using trusted transport partners. Revenue likely earned as a coordination or logistics service fee.
6. Value-Added Warehousing Services: Charged services including cargo sorting, QC inspection, sampling, repalletising, bag cutting, stickering, and barcode traceability applied within climate-controlled or ambient storage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ZZColdstores provides temperature- and humidity-controlled warehousing, ambient dry storage, container handling, customs clearance, and transport coordination for perishable and shelf-stable food products, with a focus on exotic fruits such as bananas and citrus. The company operates its own quay in Vlissingen and runs proprietary Softpak WMS software that gives customers 24/7 inventory and container visibility.

Product overview

ZZColdstores operates as a logistics and warehousing company offering a unified service platform combining climate controlled warehousing, ambient storage, container handling and repair, arrival/transport coordination, and customs clearance services. The core offering consists of climate controlled warehousing for sensitive exotic fruits (bananas, citrus) and ambient warehousing for dry goods (nuts, grains, flakes). Supporting services include container depot operations with PTI and repair capabilities, transport coordination from major ports (Rotterdam, Antwerp), and comprehensive customs handling with on-site KCB/NVWA inspections. Additional operational modules include a Truck Appointment System (TAS) for scheduling warehouse visits and a Visitor Registration System (VAS), both accessible through the Softpak WMS portal. The company also offers a proprietary Container App for mobile tracking and booking management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Climate Controlled Warehousing Temperature- and humidity-controlled storage (-2°C to +20°C) for sensitive fresh products such as exotic fruits (bananas, citrus), featuring 24/7 monitoring of temperature, humidity, and air circulation with flexible settings tuned to product-specific requirements. Located at the company's Kruiningen and Vlissingen facilities.
• Ambient Warehousing Stable, dry storage for shelf-stable products such as nuts, peanuts, seeds, flakes, and dried fruits, providing controlled humidity and temperature without active refrigeration to prevent quality deterioration cost-effectively.
• Container Handling and Storage Container loading and unloading using two container cranes and reachstackers, empty container stacking, and container depot operations at the Vlissingen Fruit Terminal location.
• Container Repair and PTI Inspection Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) using an in-house PTI machine to verify container technical condition (doors, construction, refrigeration units) before containers re-enter service, plus body repair and minor repair services to extend container lifespan.
• Arrival and Transport Coordination Coordination of vessel arrival and inland transport, including direct unloading at ZZColdstores' own 400-metre quay in Vlissingen and onward transport from Rotterdam and Antwerp ports using a network of trusted transport partners. Supports short-notice ship scheduling, anchored by a 12+ year operational partnership with Seatrade.
• Customs Clearance Full-service customs handling for import, transit, and export documentation, supported by a licensed customs warehouse, banana weighing license, and on-site KCB and NVWA inspection centre for faster product inspections and compliance.
• Quality Control and Certifications QC inspections, sampling, and documentation for bananas, garlic, nuts, and citrus, supported by SKAL (organic), BRC (food safety), and Demeter (biodynamic) certifications across both Kruiningen and Vlissingen locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 million+ pallets processed per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SeatradecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZZColdstores has maintained a close partnership with Seatrade for over 12 years, unloading weekly banana shipments at its own quay in Vlissingen. The collaboration is characterised by flexibility and commitment, with ZZColdstores able to schedule ships at short notice.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eurofrigo: Dutch cold storage and logistics company operating temperature-controlled warehouses for food products across Europe. Closely comparable to ZZColdstores on core cold storage service, food importer customer base, and Dutch/European geographic footprint.
• Royal FloraHolland: Global flower auction and logistics operator with Dutch temperature-controlled handling for fresh, time-sensitive produce. Comparable to ZZColdstores on climate-controlled handling of fresh perishable products, though Royal FloraHolland specializes in floriculture rather than exotic fruit.
• C. Steinweg (Steinweg Group): Dutch-headquartered port logistics and warehousing group with container handling, bonded storage, and customs capabilities across European ports. Comparable to ZZColdstores' port-adjacent container depot, customs warehouse, and banana/fruit cargo handling at Vlissingen and Rotterdam.
• Kloosterboer: Major European cold storage and logistics provider with port-adjacent facilities handling food products across multiple temperature regimes. Comparable to ZZColdstores in temperature-controlled warehousing for food customers and port-side operations.
• Van der Spek Coldstores: Dutch cold storage operator with multi-temperature warehousing serving food importers and producers. Directly comparable to ZZColdstores on cold storage service model, Dutch/European market focus, and food customer base.
• NewCold: Netherlands-headquartered automated cold storage operator with deep-frozen and chilled warehouses serving food producers across Europe. Directly comparable to ZZColdstores as a European cold-chain warehousing specialist serving food importers and processors.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Cold Chain (LifeConex / DHL Global Forwarding): Global logistics provider with temperature-controlled warehousing, container handling, and customs services for perishable cargo. Comparable to ZZColdstores' integrated service stack but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Maersk Cold Chain Logistics: Integrated cold-chain logistics offering from Maersk combining container shipping, port operations, and cold storage for perishable goods including bananas and citrus. Broad incumbent competing for end-to-end reefer logistics that ZZColdstores currently serves for fruit importers at Vlissingen.
• Americold: Global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics serving food producers, retailers, and importers. Comparable to ZZColdstores in core cold-chain storage capability, but operates at much larger scale and across all temperature regimes rather than a focused fruit niche.
• Lineage Logistics: World's largest temperature-controlled warehousing REIT with extensive European port-adjacent cold storage. Broader incumbent competing with ZZColdstores for food importer contracts, but operates globally and across all temperature zones rather than the specialized exotic-fruit niche.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/zzcoldstore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zoomweg-zeeland-coldstore-b.v.

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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