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Temperature-controlled logistics

A powerful cold chain logistics hub in the heart of Northwest Milan.

Reference 3PL partner for the agri-food industry in Northern Italy. Recognized by wine brands throughout the entire country

Sogedim SpA’s rapid international growth has led to the opening of a new warehouse specializing in cold chain logistics in Corbetta (MI). This new hub aims to provide a more comprehensive logistics service and even more efficient integrated flows, both in Italy and across Europe and the world.

Starting from August 1, 2024, the Corbetta logistics hub will be the largest refrigerated warehouse for the agri-food and wine network in the northwestern Milan area. Strategically located near Malpensa Airport, this center is ideal for temperature-controlled traffic. The Corbetta HUB is easily accessible from various traffic routes, ensuring efficient connections with the main highways in the region.

Cold chain logistics for the industrial network of the northwestern Milan Malpensa area.

An entire platform dedicated to food, wine, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic logistics

The constant proliferation in fresh and frozen products on store shelves has driven Sogedim to meet the increasingly diverse needs of large retail companies. Sogedim offers an enhanced service with a platform dedicated to the agri-food, wine, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors.
The over 20,000 covered pallet positions are divided according to the type of activity.
The area dedicated to cross-docking is allocated for international shipments carried out via refrigerated trucks for deliveries across Europe and the world. A skilled team is available to assist customers with all import-export documentation.
Today, Sogedim’s logistical solutions are designed to meet the client’s needs even more closely, offering a broader and more flexible range of options. Through the analysis of current flows, structures, and tools used, an efficient operational model is proposed to rely on for achieving significant business milestones.

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Multi-cell and multi-temperature warehouse in Milan

Sogedim strengthens its presence in the region with a modern and versatile temperature-controlled warehouse, dedicated to managing a wide range of products on behalf of industries looking to accelerate their expansion. Below are the reasons and performance metrics for which more and more companies trust us with their logistics outsourcing operations for fresh and frozen goods.

25000

MORE THAN 25.000 SQM OF SURFACE

20000

MORE THAN 20.000 PALLET SPACES

80

MORE THAN 80 CUSTOMERS BOOKED

40

LOADING BAY

A comprehensive, 360° secure supply chain

  • Modern, state-of-the-art logistics centers with generous space.
  • Radio frequency identification systems for goods.
  • 24/7 active video surveillance and access control.
  • Flexible and easily interfaced WMS (Warehouse Management System).
  • Goods traceability.
  • In-house customs warehouse.

Refrigerated Warehouse Services – Corbetta Logistics Hub:

  • Positive and negative temperature storage.
  • Storage of perishable products at any temperature, from -22°C to +15°C.
  • Customs, fiscal, and excise warehouse.
  • VAT warehouse for wines and spirits.
  • HACCP and BIO food certifications.
  • CE regulations (Reg. CE 853/2004) for non-EU shipments requiring a health certificate.
  • Solar-powered self-sustaining warehouse.
  • 250 security cameras and perimeter alarm system.
  • Cross-docking area for international goods sorting.
  • Advanced IT tools for simplified and optimized cold chain management.
  • Real-time information on shipment status, location, and estimated delivery time.

More features

  • Thermal insulation to maintain constant temperatures and reduce energy consumption.
  • Alarmed monitoring to ensure temperatures remain within set limits, preventing goods deterioration.
  • Stock rotation to ensure that older perishable products are used first (FIFO).
  • Automated door management to maintain stable internal temperatures with automated curtains or barriers.

A full service

  • Packaging.
  • Co-packing and dedicated preparations for the agri-food supply chain.
  • Re-packaging.
  • Kit building.
  • Pick and pack.
  • Labeling and re-labeling.
  • On-demand customizations.

Uses (storage and warehousing)

Agri-food industry: meat, fish, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables.
Beverage and wine industry: non-alcoholic beverages that benefit from controlled temperatures to enhance their taste and properties (cold brew coffee, iced tea, cold almond milk or other plant-based milks, cold fruit juice) and any wine, beer, or spirit that benefits from proper storage temperature.
Pharmaceutical industry: medications and other temperature-sensitive products.
Cosmetic products: chemicals requiring specific temperature conditions.

Temperature

Fresh: from +0°C to +4°C
Products: cheeses and dairy products (milk, butter, cream, yogurt, condensed milk, powdered milk), cured meats and sausages, fresh meat, fruits and vegetables, ready meals, fresh pasta, semi-finished products, fresh ingredients, sweets.

Thermosensitive: from +8°C to +20°C
Products: chocolate, confectionery products, dry food (canned goods and jams, canned food, flour, dry pasta), semi-finished products and ingredients for the food industry, oil, wines and spirits, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Frozen: from -18°C to -25°C
Products: meat, fish, vegetables, ice cream and desserts, pizzas and baked goods, ready meals.

Third-Party Logistics in Milan

Logistics contract or third party logistics is the operation by which a brand chooses to entrust its agri-food, alcoholic, pharmaceutical and cosmetic goods to a logistics partner, instead of performing them directly.

Benefits:

  • avoid stockouts and improve the returns process for you and your customers;
  • achieve smart integrations with your IT systems for smooth and reliable logistics;
  • efficient cold logistics to reduce risks and costs.
  • international third-party logistics with tailored services for every temperature-controlled requirement.

Sogedim SpA is 3PL market leader in temperature controlled thanks to a qualitatively superior cold logistics

The Group, consistently focused on excellence and continuous growth, in response to increasingly rapid operations, chooses to support both Italian and foreign companies as an international partner capable of offering integrated logistics services from various strategically located sites in the Milan metropolitan area. This ensures comprehensive coverage for the needs of Italy and Europe through extensive distribution.

Changes in the retail sector require rapid and effective solutions to ensure the agri-food supply chain functions smoothly. A long-term vision is essential to interpret, experience, and even anticipate these changes. The ability to adapt to the rapid transformation in the retail world is crucial for managing its complexity.

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