Lineage, Inc. (“Lineage”), the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Luik Natie, a cold storage and transport service provider located in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium. The acquisition expands Lineage’s presence in Belgium and enhances its current capabilities in the region.
Luik Natie operates a collection of facilities on a single campus spanning over 61.000 square meters, generating most of its own energy through wind, solar, and battery sources, in alignment with Lineage’s ongoing focus on reducing emissions. The campus is equipped with advanced freezing and cooling services to keep perishable goods fresh as well as container storage solutions. Additionally, the campus includes a transportation division and offers freight forwarding services, providing an integrated solution for the full supply chain.
“The strategic location of Luik Natie at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges – the second largest port in Europe – will help to support our current transport and storage services across Belgium and Europe. This acquisition represents a significant step in our ongoing efforts to innovate the global food preservation industry, aiming to maintain the highest quality and safety standards.”
Harld Peters, President, Europe, Lineage
“Lineage’s acquisition of Luik Natie is a strategic move that expands Lineage’s presence in Europe and opens up new opportunities for both companies. By joining forces, we can provide customers with better and more efficient logistics solutions.”
Stefaan Verhelst, Managing Director, Luik Natie
This is Lineage’s first acquisition after its IPO on July 25, 2024 and builds upon Lineage’s strong track record of growth through high-quality acquisitions. This acquisition demonstrates Lineage’s commitment to supporting global food and retail sectors, leveraging a network that includes more than 480 facilities worldwide.
Lineage worked closely with Seven Lakes Partners, acting as financial advisors for the sale process.
Lineage, the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT with a network of over 480 strategically located facilities totaling over 7.8 million square meters and 3.0 billion cubic feet of capacity across countries in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Coupling end-to-end supply chain solutions and technology, Lineage partners with some of the world’s largest food and beverage companies to help increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, minimize supply chain waste, and, most importantly, feed the world.