{"id":2000106751,"date":"2026-03-31T11:33:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/?p=2000106751"},"modified":"2026-04-03T09:51:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T07:51:28","slug":"new-packhouse-in-rwanda-to-strengthen-cold-chain-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/new-packhouse-in-rwanda-to-strengthen-cold-chain-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"New packhouse in Rwanda to strengthen cold chain infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This facility, which is part of the company\u2019s phased development plan, will provide essential support for the efficient handling, aggregation, and movement of temperature-sensitive products, specifically for the domestic and export markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new packhouse is the first step in Cold Solutions\u2019 strategy to expand its cold storage capacity and logistics services in Rwanda. It will strengthen the country\u2019s cold chain infrastructure and offer reliable solutions for horticultural produce, food manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cold Solutions Rwanda has been at the forefront of providing world-class temperature-controlled storage and logistics solutions across East Africa, playing a pivotal role in handling and storing perishable goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking to IGIHE, Julie Igiraneza, Commercial Director at Cold Solutions Rwanda, shed light on the company\u2019s commitment to supporting the local and regional supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“As part of our phased development, we have commissioned a modern, fully equipped packhouse facility to support the handling and export of horticultural produce. This will provide exporters with reliable, high-quality services while our flagship temperature-controlled complex in Rwanda remains under construction and will be launched in 2027,” she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This packhouse not only addresses a key market gap in the cold storage sector but also introduces cold chain logistics services, such as intercity, long-haul, and cross-border transportation. These services are designed to ensure product quality and integrity throughout the entire value chain, from production to export.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur operations are powered by advanced technologies, including a robust warehouse management system, blast chilling, and blast freezing capabilities, with temperature control ranging from ambient to -40\u00b0C,\u201d added Igiraneza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cold Solutions’ broader vision includes expanding its operations through the development of a 4,000-pallet position temperature-controlled warehouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new facility, which will be launched in Q3 2027, will significantly increase the company\u2019s storage capacity and integrated logistics offerings, enabling it to cater to Rwanda\u2019s growing horticulture, food, and pharmaceutical sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Azhar Rifai, Managing Director of Cold Solutions Rwanda, emphasized the importance of this expansion, stating, “This milestone marks a defining moment in bringing our packhouse vision to life. It reflects our ambition to set new benchmarks in quality, efficiency, and innovation within the industry. As we move toward completion of the full facility, we are building more than infrastructure; we are shaping the future of our operations and unlocking long-term value for our partners and stakeholders.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fredd Kambo, Managing Director of ARCH Emerging Markets Partners, also commented on the significance of the new packhouse, saying, “The opening of our 1,400 sq m packhouse in Kigali is an important milestone in our strategy to build a modern, integrated cold chain platform in Rwanda. Through Cold Solutions Rwanda Limited, we are establishing critical handling infrastructure while also launching dedicated cold chain logistics services to support the movement of temperature-sensitive goods.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This development is part of a broader regional initiative aimed at enhancing cold storage infrastructure across East Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cold Solutions Rwanda Limited (CSRL) operates as the Rwandan platform of the ARCH Cold Solutions East Africa Fund, which is managed by ARCH Emerging Markets Partners, a private equity firm dedicated to building and growing market-leading businesses across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The packhouse caters to Rwanda\u2019s growing horticulture, food manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors, supporting both local and export supply chains.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The new facility provides advanced cold storage and logistics solutions for temperature-sensitive products such as French beans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Julie Igiraneza, Commercial Director at Cold Solutions Rwanda, highlighted that the packhouse supports the handling and export of horticultural produce for domestic and regional markets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Fredd Kambo, Managing Director of ARCH Emerging Markets Partners, noted that the Kigali packhouse is a critical step in building an integrated cold chain platform in Rwanda.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Azhar Rifai, Managing Director of Cold Solutions Rwanda, described the expansion as a milestone in delivering efficient, high-quality cold chain services.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cold Solutions Rwanda has opened a new 1,400 square meter packhouse in the Kigali Special Economic Zone (PEZ), marking a major milestone in its efforts to develop a comprehensive cold chain storage and logistics platform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2000107010,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[151,72],"byline":[160],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-2000106751","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-editors-choice","tag-featured-news-home","byline-theophile-niyitegeka"],"bylines":[{"id":160,"name":"Th\u00e9ophile Niyitegeka","slug":"theophile-niyitegeka","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":3}],"contributors":[{"id":160,"name":"Th\u00e9ophile Niyitegeka","slug":"theophile-niyitegeka","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":3}],"featured_image":{"id":2000107010,"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/000A9569.jpg","alt":"","caption":"The packhouse caters to Rwanda\u2019s growing horticulture, food manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors, supporting both local and export supply chains.","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":1000,"height":667,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/000A9569.jpg","width":150,"height":100},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/000A9569.jpg","width":300,"height":200},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/000A9569.jpg","width":768,"height":512},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/000A9569.jpg","width":1000,"height":667},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/000A9569.jpg","width":1000,"height":667}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000106751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2000106751"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000106751\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2000107023,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000106751\/revisions\/2000107023"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000107010"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2000106751"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2000106751"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2000106751"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=2000106751"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=2000106751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}