CHAMWE KAIRA
DP World has opened a state-of-the-art temperature-controlled distribution facility in Walvis Bay, enhancing Namibia’s cold chain capabilities to meet rising demand for food service supply on the coast.
The US$2 million investment underscores DP World’s commitment to driving trade efficiency and economic growth in the region.
As the new home of Seapride Food Coastal, the facility, located at Deep Catch Namibia’s Atlantic Commercial Cold Store (ACCS) premises, features 720 pallets and will increase storage and occupational resources capacity for the service by 50%.
Along with a new office building, it will significantly enhance food service capacity for the Seapride Food Coastal.
Bruce Denyer, Executive Vice President Market Access Consumer Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), said: “As part of DP World’s expansion strategy for our Market Access Consumer and other key capabilities in Southern Africa, this investment is a testament to our confidence in Namibia’s future potential, particularly with the region’s ongoing economic upturn, driven by sectors such as tourism, mining exports, container traffic, oil exploration, and future hydrogen fuel infrastructure.”
Since its founding in 1992, Seapride Foods Coastal has grown from a modest seafood supplier into a leading regional distributor, serving Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa.
The company supplies a diverse range of meat, seafood, poultry, frozen foods, desserts, beverages, and speciality items to the hotel, restaurant, catering, and retail sectors.
Seapride Food Coastal is part of Deep Catch Namibia Holdings, a 100% DP World-owned entity, acquired Seapride in 2013, and has overseen its rapid growth.
Christoph Kubirske, managing director of Deep Catch Holdings, said: “The demand for temperature-controlled space has consistently outgrown our capacity, and storage required a supplementary eight reefer containers that were placing a strain on municipal electrical infrastructure.”
Denyer added: “Our new Walvis Bay facility is designed to optimise efficiency, enhance product integrity, and expand capacity to meet the growing demands of our customers. As we embark on this new chapter, we extend our gratitude to our team, customers, and partners who have been integral to our journey.”
DP World operates across six continents with a team of over 115 000 employees. In sub-Saharan Africa, DP World employs more than 28 000 people, has a fleet of 6300 vehicles, and operates in 48 countries.
