Frozen chain logistics -18
- Codina Group operates a frozen logistics centre in Hostalets de Balenyà (central Catalonia), with 6 loading docks and capacity for 8,000 pallets, positioning itself as one of the leading references in the sector.
At what temperature is frozen product stored and transported?
Codina stores and transports frozen product at −18 °C using tunnel freezing technology at ultra-low temperatures, which prevents ice crystal formation and preserves the food's original characteristics throughout the logistics process.
The frozen logistics centre, located in Hostalets de Balenyà (Central Catalonia), operates at −18 °C and has 6 loading docks and storage capacity for 8,000 pallets. Codina Group's own refrigerated fleet is equipped with thermal bulkheads designed to maintain the required temperature conditions throughout transport. Since 2026, Codina has offered frozen pallet transport with daily departures across Spain, allowing regular distribution without relying on ad hoc load consolidation. This capacity complements the group's controlled and refrigerated temperature services, making it possible to manage different temperature ranges within the same facility.
Key facts
- Operating temperature: −18 °C, with rapid freezing processes at ultra-low temperatures
- Storage capacity: 8,000 pallets
- Loading docks: 6
- Frozen pallet transport with daily departures across Spain since 2026
What information is needed to request a frozen transport quote?
- Origin and destination of the transport
- Number of pallets and weight of the goods
- Dimensions and type of packaging
- Required temperature (−18 °C for frozen goods)
- Frequency of the service (one-off or recurring)
DISTRIBUTION
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Codina Group, which has been operating in the industry since 1955, guarantees maximum quality in refrigerated road transport of temperature-sensitive freights, at a Spanish regional and domestic level, as well as at an international level.
We have our own fleet of refrigerated vehicles equipped with thermal separators.
- Highly qualified personnel specialised in the transport of food products.
- Daily and regular departures to different destinations.
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Frequently asked questions
At what temperature is frozen product transported?
We handle frozen goods at −18°C, with rapid freezing at ultra-low temperature to guarantee maximum product quality.
Do you transport frozen pallets throughout Spain?
Yes. Since 2026 we have offered frozen pallet transport with daily departures throughout Spain.
What freezing capacity do you have?
Our frozen logistics centre has storage capacity for 8,000 pallets and 6 loading docks, complemented by our own refrigerated fleet equipped for temperature-controlled transport.
Content reviewed by Codina Group's Food Quality & Safety Team · Last reviewed: · Summary of the frozen logistics service: storage at −18 °C with capacity for 8,000 pallets, 55,000 m³ and 6 loading docks in Hostalets de Balenyà, and frozen pallet transport with daily departures across Spain since 2026.