Agri Cold Chain
Agricultural Cold Hub — Lagos
Multi-temperature aggregation hub for Lagos food supply — frozen, chilled and cool zones with solar-hybrid power.
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Capacity
8,500 m³ multi-temperature
Temperature
−22 °C, 0–4 °C, 8–12 °C zones
Budget
USD $11M–$14M
Timeline
16 months
Project overview
A Nigerian agri-processor consolidated post-harvest handling into a single hub near Lagos. ColdMatch Group tendered envelope, refrigeration, MHE and hybrid power as one coordinated package.
Challenge
- Post-harvest losses estimated at 35–50% across their supplier network.
- Grid downtime averaged 4–6 hours daily.
- Client wanted a hub that could serve frozen, chilled and controlled-ambient categories simultaneously.
Solution
- Three temperature zones with vapour-tight compartmentalisation.
- Solar-hybrid power (400 kW PV + BESS) plus generator, minimising diesel run-time.
- MHE and racking sized for third-party 3PL clients as future revenue stream.
Result
- Post-harvest losses across supplier network reduced from ~42% to ~14%.
- Grid dependence reduced by ~60%.
- 3PL rental income covers ~25% of hub OPEX.
Scope of works
- Multi-temperature insulated envelope
- Refrigeration for 3 zones, N+1
- Solar-hybrid power system
- Racking, MHE and dock levellers
- Operator training and 2-year O&M
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