Seafrigo Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Mode Logistics across Australia, has opened a new facility at Melbourne Airport.
The new warehouse for the cold chain logistics expert, specialising in food logistics, spans 10,000 sq m – quadrupling the space of the previous facility and increasing operational capacity. This expansion allows Seafrigo Australia to handle preload units more efficiently, ensuring smoother processing and extended loading windows for both day and night operations.
The facility has been designed to meet the growing demands of Seafrigo’s airfreight business. It features a full range of temperature-controlled zones, including frozen storage (-16°C to -20°C), chilled storage (0°C to 4°C), and ambient temperature areas.
“Until now, we had to turn down business because we simply didn’t have the space to accommodate more. With this new facility, we’re not only meeting current demand but setting the stage for expansion into new markets,” said Jason Farrugia, CEO of Mode Logistics.
The new Melbourne facility is also equipped with biosecurity-compliant infrastructure, including fumigation chambers and a fully enclosed shutter system on the docks. These measures align with Australia’s strict biodiversity and biosecurity laws.
Located within a 400-hectare logistics development at Melbourne Airport, the facility offers direct access to Victoria’s road network.