AD Ports Group’s Noatum Logistics opens reefer warehouse in Portugal

Noatum Logistics has opened its first robotically assisted refrigerated warehouse in Lisbon, Portugal, to serve AD Ports Group’s growing West Mediterranean logistics business.

The launch is part of Noatum Logistics’ rollout of cold chain hubs to meet evolving market demand in Portugal and the West Mediterranean region. The new Noatum Logistics facility aims to leverage strong customer demand and Lisbon’s multimodal connectivity.

AD Ports Group rebranded its global logistics business as Noatum Logistics, following its integration of Noatum in 2024. Through Noatum Logistics, AD Ports Group now operates an international network of over 90 logistics offices in 26 countries and has representation in all global markets through an agent network in 158 countries.

The 12,000m² purpose-built facility draws on robotic stacking technology and offers an expanded suite of integrated end-to-end solutions tailored to the needs of cold chain industries, including food and beverage, FMCG, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

Ahmed Abdelrahman AlMahmoud, the UAE Ambassador to Portugal, said: “The launch of AD Ports Group’s Noatum Logistics’ warehousing hub in Lisbon reflects the strengthening ties between the UAE and Portugal, which are rooted in a common vision for a brighter future. It is befitting that this occasion serves as a reminder of how our relationship began — through maritime trade and the development of supply chains. We continue to build on that legacy by fostering prosperity through enabling trade, developing lasting partnerships, and creating opportunities for all.”

Strategically located within Lisbon’s North Logistics Platform, the new facility offers multimodal connectivity thanks to its proximity to the city’s international port, airport, and key road networks.

Samir Chaturvedi, CEO of Noatum Logistics at AD Ports Group, commented: “The opening of this reefer facility in Portugal, a first for Noatum Logistics worldwide, is part of our global value proposition to provide customers best-in-class logistics solutions, backed by operational excellence, innovation and sustainable practices. Through our new state-of-the-art Lisbon facility, our customers will gain valuable access to our expanding global network, and to AD Ports Group’s international trade and logistics ecosystem, allowing us to manage their shipments along every step of the supply chain.”

Tailor-built to handle fully integrated reefer logistics, the warehouse’s service portfolio includes temperature-controlled storage, robotic stock control, cross-docking, picking, labelling, customs and weighing, among others. The warehouse incorporates rooftop solar panels, recycled construction materials, and is being accredited for LEED GOLD certification.

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