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Seafood & fisheries

Blast freezers, IQF, plate freezers & RSW for fishing ports and processors

Fish landing sites, tuna canneries, shrimp processors and cold-store exporters rely on ammonia, CO₂ and cascade refrigeration. ColdMatch shortlists vetted OEMs for new builds, expansions and modernisation projects worldwide.

Key challenges

  • Sub -30 °C blast and plate freezing with tight cycle times
  • Coastal corrosion and seawater condenser fouling
  • HACCP, EU/FDA export compliance and traceability

ColdMatch solutions

  • IQF tunnels & spiral freezers
  • Plate freezers and RSW chillers for vessels & ports
  • Ammonia / CO₂ engine rooms with heat recovery

Typical projects & capex

Project typeCapex range
Landing-site blast freezer$120K – $600K
Tuna / shrimp processing line$800K – $6M
Turnkey seafood cold hub$4M – $25M
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Frequently asked questions — Seafood & fisheries

Do you source IQF and plate freezers?+

Yes — leading European, Japanese and Chinese OEMs shortlisted based on capacity, product and export market.

Can ColdMatch handle port and vessel refrigeration?+

Yes — RSW chillers, brine tanks and plate freezers for fishing vessels and quay-side installations.

Is export-finance available for seafood cold hubs?+

Yes — ECA, DFI and trade-finance partners regularly co-finance seafood export infrastructure.

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