The integration between the super cold, a Brazilian leader in temperature-controlled logistics, and IceStarWith operations in Chile, Colombia, and Peru, this marks a consolidation movement in the refrigerated logistics sector in Latin America. Controlled by Patria InvestimentosThe Companies are now operating in an integrated manner, forming the third largest platform in the segment in the region..
The new structure brings together more than 50 distribution centers in four countries and an installed capacity of approximately 4 million cubic meters, in addition to about 480 pallet positions. The operation operates in multiple temperature ranges — frozen, refrigerated, and dry — serving a critical supply chain for food and the export of sensitive products.
Integration expands logistical reach and reinforces operational efficiency in a sector pressured by costs, scale, and the growing need for predictability in distribution. The transportation network comprises more than 350 owned vehicles, with over 300 in Brazil and more than 50 in Chile.
In Brazil, SuperFrio maintains a presence in the South, Southeast, Midwest, Northeast, and North regions, connecting logistics centers to the main production and consumption hubs. IceStar, on the other hand, has a consolidated operation in Chile—from Arica to Chiloé—as well as operations in Colombia, with a center in Medellín, and in Peru, with a unit in Paita, an important export hub.
The integrated platform serves sectors such as retail, food service, catering, processed foods, proteins, seafood, agribusiness, and seeds. Among the services offered are... warehousing, transport, distribution, export, import, co-packing and container handling, supported by an integrated technological platform.
Second Francisco Moura, responsible for the executive management of the new operation.The move is aligned with a broader transformation of the sector: “Integration points to the future of cold chain logistics in Latin America: greater efficiency, sustainability, and a regional vision aligned with the demands of international trade. We are prepared to grow, invest, and expand our presence with operational excellence.”
As part of its expansion strategy, the operation in Colombia already includes plans to expand the unit in Medellín, reinforcing its installed capacity and logistical coverage in the country.
About SuperFrio
In Brazil, SuperFrio has 35 distribution centers, approximately 2,7 million m³ of installed capacity, and around 341 pallet positions, with operations covering frozen, chilled, climate-controlled, and dry products.
