Move to support US cold storage growth
GFH Partners, a Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) headquartered investment manager and the global real estate investment arm of GFH Financial Group, has announced the completion of its co‑investment in Cold‑Link Logistics, a leading cold storage owner‑operator and one of the ten largest privately held temperature-controlled logistics platforms in North America.
To attain this, it has partnered alongside Slate Asset Management, a global investor focused on essential real estate and infrastructure, and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, a leading global private markets investment firm. The investment was made together with a consortium of other institutional co‑investors.
Cold‑Link Logistics owns and operates a geographically diversified network of modern, temperature‑controlled facilities strategically positioned across key food and logistics corridors throughout the United States.
Freight solutions
The platform comprises nine facilities with a combined storage capacity exceeding 78mn cft, providing comprehensive freezer, cooler and ambient storage solutions, complemented by value-added services including case picking, blast freezing, labeling, and freight solutions, among others.
With a customer base exceeding 250 across more than 10 food categories, Cold‑Link has established long‑standing relationships with food producers, distributors, and retailers across the U.S. market. The investment is expected to support the company’s next phase of growth and expansion into additional strategic markets.
The US cold storage industry continues to benefit from strong structural tailwinds, including population growth, increased consumption of fresh and frozen foods, rapid expansion of e‑grocery, and evolving food safety and traceability requirements.
Reinforcing demand
These factors are reinforcing demand for well-located and temperature-controlled logistics assets capable of underpinning resilient food supply chains nationwide.
“Cold storage represents one of the most compelling segments within the logistics ecosystem today, driven by essential demand dynamics and the need for modern, scalable infrastructure. We are delighted to partner with Slate, Hamilton Lane, and our co‑investors to support Cold‑Link’s ambitious growth trajectory and to bring long term value to our institutional partners,” explained Nael Mustafa, Chief Executive Officer, GFH Partners.
