The 2026 Global Top 25 List of temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics has been published by the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), shows the increase in capacity being delivered by cold chain businesses around the world in response to rising demand for temperature-controlled logistics services. The annual list recognizes the association’s largest temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics members, determined by the total reported capacity of temperature-controlled space in GCCA membership.
The 2026 list shows that the GCCA Global Top 25 temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics businesses now operate 7.76 billion cubic feet (219.7 million cubic meters) of temperature-controlled space, an increase of 6.3% on 2025. At the top of the list is Lineage at 2,981,000,000 cubic feet (3,067,000,000 cubic meters), followed by Americold Logistics at 1,445,000,000 cubic feet 1,425,100,000 cubic meters).
The 6.3% growth of in the Global Top 25 to 7.76 billion cubic feet in 2026 is a deceleration from the 8.3% expansion recorded in 2025, as higher interest rates and tightening market conditions made operators more selective about new development. Regional performance tells a more nuanced story, with Latin America leading at 8.6% growth driven largely by merger and acquisition activity. North America and Europe reflect more measured organic investment in a cautious capital environment.
“The world’s top cold storage companies have continued expanding their capacity over the past year, continuing a decade-long trend driven by growing demand,” said Global Cold Chain Alliance President & CEO Sara Stickler while presenting the findings of GCCA’s annual top lists from the main stage during the trade association’s convention in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 28.
She added: “Cold chain services are essential for keeping food and many other temperature sensitive goods safe. Demand keeps rising as populations grow, consumer preferences evolve, and complex global supply chains navigate disruptions and challenges. By investing in capacity, technology, and workforce skills, third-party cold chain operators are well-positioned to meet future needs despite challenging market conditions.”
The Global Top 25 List shows that while USA-headquartered operators continue to lead the global rankings, European and Latin American regional businesses are expanding their footprint. Since 2025 the following has occurred:
• Global Top 25 capacity increased by 460 million cubic feet, now operating 7.76 billion cubic feet (219.7 million cubic meters) of temperature-controlled space.
• The North America Top 25 capacity increased by 260 million cubic feet, now operating 5.26 billion cubic feet (148.9 million cubic meters) of temperature-controlled space.
• European Top 10 capacity increased by 172 million cubic feet, now operating 1.6 billion cubic feet (45.3 million cubic meters) of temperature-controlled space.
• The Latin America Top 10 capacity increased by 56.2 million cubic feet, now operating 634.2 million cubic feet (18 million cubic meters) of temperature-controlled space.
GCCA membership includes 1,500+ temperature-controlled facilities and members in over 92 countries. Warehouse members offer a range of logistics solutions, including storage, transportation, processing, blast freezing, and export services.
For more information and to access all of this year’s lists, visit www.gcca.org/resource/top-25-lists/.
