Lineage, a leading global operator in temperature-controlled warehousing, has announced an expansion project for its cold storage facility in Milagro, with an estimated investment of €17.1 million. The initiative has recently been declared an “investment of regional interest” by the Government of Navarra, which will streamline administrative procedures and support its implementation.
The expansion includes the construction of two new buildings totalling around 12,000 m², intended for:
- a new frozen finished-goods chamber with capacity for approximately 15,000 pallet positions, and
- an ambient-temperature warehouse for packaging materials with capacity for around 4,800 pallets.
These facilities will provide dedicated service to Grupo Gelagri Ibérica, one of Europe’s leading producers of frozen vegetables, with whom Lineage has maintained a well-established partnership for more than twenty years.
Boosting competitiveness and employment
The project will strengthen both companies’ presence and commitment in the region, creating at least 15 new jobs and consolidating more than 600 positions linked to Lineage and Gelagri in Navarra.
The new chamber and warehouse are expected to be operational in the second half of 2027, contributing to the modernisation of logistics and the value chain of the local agri-food sector.
Supporting Agri-food Industry 4.0 and sustainability
The regional government has highlighted that this investment will act as a driving force for Navarra’s agri-food industry, promoting the adoption of technological, digital and sustainable solutions in an agricultural environment such as the Ribera.
The project aligns with the priority areas of Navarra’s Smart Specialisation Strategy (S4), particularly in fields such as sustainable and healthy agri-food, and the circular economy and bioeconomy. The integration of efficient refrigeration technologies and digital monitoring and control systems will help reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions, further enhancing the competitiveness of local industry.
Source: Navarra Capital