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 qualified 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 type | Capex range |
|---|---|
| Landing-site blast freezer | $120K – $600K |
| Tuna / shrimp processing line | $800K – $6M |
| Turnkey seafood cold hub | $4M – $25M |
Frequently asked questions — Seafood & fisheries
Can IQF and plate freezers be included?+
Yes — capacity, product and export market can be specified in the brief. For projects of USD 250,000 or more, the ColdMatch team reviews the brief, contacts suitable suppliers on your behalf and presents their responses in an organized format.
Can ColdMatch handle port and vessel refrigeration?+
RSW chillers, brine tanks and plate freezers for vessels and quay-side installations can be specified in the brief. For projects of USD 250,000 or more, the ColdMatch team reviews the brief, contacts suitable suppliers on your behalf and presents their responses in an organized format.
Is export-finance available for seafood cold hubs?+
ColdMatch does not lend or give financial advice. Qualified projects may be introduced to independent financing partners, who make their own decisions.
Seafood & fisheries projects by country
Market-specific guides covering local products, climate, power and the scope to state in a brief.