Lineage Opens 19,000-Square-Metre Temperature-Controlled Warehouse in Bremerhaven, Germany
Lineage, Inc. (NASDAQ: LINE) has completed and officially opened a new temperature-controlled warehouse in Bremerhaven, Germany, the company announced June 11, 2026. The 19,000-square-metre facility is located at Fischereihafen, at the heart of Bremerhaven's food industry sector, and is designed to support the cold chain distribution of fresh and frozen seafood across Europe.
Facility Details
The new warehouse offers 40,000 pallet positions and features 18 dock doors along with direct quay access, enabling the efficient movement of perishable goods from the port directly into storage. The facility is positioned to serve as a primary distribution point for seafood imports arriving from Asia-Pacific markets, including China, before onward distribution throughout Europe.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening, with guests exploring the facility on guided tours. Bremerhaven is widely regarded as one of Europe's significant seafood hubs, and the new location places Lineage's network at the centre of that trade activity.
Lineage's Network in Germany
Lineage describes itself as the world's largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, operating a network of more than 500 facilities totalling approximately 8.1 million square metres and approximately 3.1 billion cubic feet of capacity across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Claire Walters, Regional Vice President, Netherlands & Germany at Lineage, commented on the strategic rationale for the investment. "Bremerhaven is one of Europe's most important seafood hubs and a strategically important location within our global network. This investment reflects our commitment to developing cold chain infrastructure that ensures high-quality food reaches more people with less waste," Walters said.
Partner Relationships
Eduardo Bachiega, Chief Supply Officer at Nomad Foods, highlighted the significance of the investment for his company's operations.
"Lineage has long been a trusted partner to our business, providing the flexibility, reliability and operational expertise needed to support the movement of frozen food across complex supply chains. This investment in Bremerhaven further strengthens that partnership and will help us continue serving customers efficiently across Europe," Bachiega said.
Regional Economic Impact
Local officials also welcomed the development. Kristina Vogt, Senator for Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation for the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, said the new warehouse strengthens Bremerhaven's standing as a European hub for seafood and international trade while also creating jobs and supporting long-term economic growth.
"Modern logistics infrastructure like this is essential to ensuring our ports remain competitive, resilient and future-focused," Vogt added.