A key player in safeguarding product quality, Artico—under the portfolio of AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), the country’s leading developer and operator of industrial parks and real estate logistics facilities—reinforces its leadership in the cold storage space by further expanding its offerings to address the market’s growing demand for reliable, efficient, and sustainable cold chain facilities.

Artico currently operates seven cold storage facilities strategically located across the Philippines. Two facilities are in Biñan, Laguna, inside Laguna Technopark. Others are located in Mandaue, Cebu; Mabalacat, Pampanga, inside Pampanga Technopark; Santo Tomas, Batangas; Urdaneta, Pangasinan; and Santa Barbara, Iloilo. All facilities are positioned in key growth areas near major transport networks, ensuring speed-to-market and logistical efficiency.

With a total capacity of 31,500 pallet positions, Artico provides scalable cold storage solutions for a wide range of industries—from food producers, traders and importers to pharmaceutical and industrial companies. This capacity is expected to significantly contribute addressing challenges in the country’s supply chain.

In response, Artico upholds its promise to “Keep Freshness Right”—a commitment that goes beyond maintaining cold temperatures. It means ensuring the quality, safety, and longevity of highly perishable goods including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, beverages, fruits, vegetables, and pharmaceuticals. Each facility is equipped with consistent temperature-controlled environments and multiple room types tailored to client requirements.

Behind Artico is a dedicated team of cold chain specialists trained to handle product care with precision and efficiency. Complementing their expertise, Artico ensures the structural integrity and operational reliability of its facilities through regular building and technical audits. To guarantee uninterrupted operations, all sites are backed by generators and supported by dedicated on-site Certified Warehouse and Logistics Professional (CWLP) property managers. The company also offers 24/7 customer support and end-to-end service designed to protect its clients’ goods from origin to destination.

Additionally, Artico is registered with the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS), the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), with ongoing efforts to secure international standard certifications—including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO)—to strengthen compliance with global food safety and quality benchmarks. This proactive approach to regulatory compliance underscores Artico’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality for its clients and their products.

In its commitment to sustainability, the group supports ALLHC’s medium-term goal of carbon neutrality by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Through the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP), several Artico facilities now operate on renewable energy, including the use of solar panels, and are in the process of obtaining EDGE certifications, with more transitions in the pipeline. This underscores the company’s dual commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

Patrick C. Avila, COO of ALLHC, shared, “Built upon the foundation of ALLHC’s industry expertise, Artico is positioned to help bridge the gap between producers and consumers as the country strengthens its logistics and supply chain management landscape, ensuring goods arrive fresh, safe, and ready.”

Robert S. Lao, President and CEO of ALLHC, adds, “Artico is built on trust, reliability, and innovation. And as we continue to grow, our aspiration is to become a national cold chain operator—bringing quality cold storage solutions closer to more communities and reinforcing our commitment to long-term excellence.”

All in all, Artico is poised to further shape the future of cold chain logistics in the Philippines—leading the way through innovation, sustainability, and an unrelenting commitment to keeping freshness right.

For more information, visit www.ayalalandlogistics.com.