Coldo enhances cold storage operations with 32 Movu atlas pallet shuttles for high bay freezer warehouse

Coldo, a family-owned cold storage provider and third-party logistics (3PL) specialist based in Belgium, has taken a significant step in enhancing operational efficiency and storage capacity with the purchase of 32 Movu atlas pallet shuttles. This investment is part of Coldo’s ambitious project to strengthen the companies’ efforts in warehouse automation and to develop a state-of-the-art freezer high bay warehouse, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the frozen food supply chain.

A High-Performance, High-Capacity Cold Storage Solution

The high bay freezer facility, which began construction in November 2024, marks a major advancement in temperature-controlled logistics. Once fully operational by the end of 2025, it will offer nearly 60,000 pallet positions and achieve an impressive 400 pallet movements per hour, setting new efficiency and capacity benchmarks in the industry.

In their state-of-the-art frozen warehouses, Coldo stores a wide variety of frozen goods, including meat, ice cream, bread, vegetables, French fries, and potatoes. With a permanently controlled environment ensuring optimal preservation, Coldo provides highly responsive service and benefits from a strategic location near the Ring around Kortrijk, making it a key cold storage partner for businesses across the food supply chain.

Why Movu atlas?

Movu atlas brings unmatched experience and expertise as the industry’s leading 2D pallet shuttle provider. In 2024 alone, Movu successfully installed several hundred shuttles in a high number of major projects across different industries and countries. The Movu atlas pallet shuttles, known for their high-speed performance and reliability, will be seamlessly integrated into stow’s cutting-edge racking (silo) system, ensuring maximum storage efficiency while minimizing warehouse footprint.

Key Advantages of Movu atlas Pallet Shuttles:

• High-Speed Operations – Rapid pallet movements to enhance throughput.

• Reliability – Proven durability in challenging cold storage conditions.

• Space Optimization – Multi-level integration with high-density racking.

• Scalability – Future-ready design that grows with operational demands.

• Energy Efficiency – Reduces power consumption, supporting sustainability goals.

• Versatility – Ideal for deep-freeze storage and high-demand logistics operations.

A Milestone for Cold Storage Innovation

“This investment underscores Coldo’s commitment to innovation and efficiency,” said Dieter Demeyere, General Manager at Coldo. “By integrating Movu’s advanced shuttle technology with stow’s silo racking, we are future-proofing our logistics operations and setting a new standard for temperature-controlled warehousing.”

The high bay freezer warehouse will support growing demand for temperature-controlled logistics, ensuring seamless and efficient cold storage solutions for food production, processing, and distribution.

Strategic Partnerships Driving Progress

“We are proud to support Coldo in this transformative project,” said Karel Boone, Commercial Director at Movu Robotics. “The atlas pallet shuttle system is one of our Movu flagship solutions and is a key reason for Movu's leadership position in warehouse logistics in the cold storage industry. Movu atlas is designed to optimize high-density cold storage, ensuring unmatched efficiency and throughput for large-scale frozen food logistics. By combining the stow expertise in Silo racking with a future-proof and accessible automation solution, we are pleased to offer a unique added value to Coldo’s warehouse operations to handle high-volume goods. ”