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Association of German Cold Stores and Refrigerated Logistics Companies

German trade association representing cold store and refrigerated logistics companies.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

The Association of German Cold Stores and Refrigerated Logistics Companies (Verband Deutscher Kühlhäuser und Kühllogistikunternehmen e.V., VDKL) is a German trade association that bundles the interests of the cold storage and refrigerated logistics sector, providing information, advice and networking. It represents food companies involved in temperature-controlled storage, distribution and logistics of frozen and fresh products. According to its official website, it represents 233 companies with 496 operating sites nationwide, covering over 85% of the market for service cold storage volume available in Germany. Its members have a storage capacity of 3.5 million Euro pallets and generate total revenue of 14 billion euros.

History

The Association of German Cold Stores and Refrigerated Logistics Companies (VDKL) is a German trade association that bundles the interests of the cold storage and refrigerated logistics sector, providing information, advice and networking. It represents food companies involved in temperature-controlled storage, distribution and logistics of frozen and fresh products. According to its official website, it represents 233 companies with 496 operating sites nationwide, covering over 85% of the market for service cold storage volume available in Germany. Its members have a storage capacity of 3.5 million Euro pallets and generate total revenue of 14 billion euros. The association organizes events including the VDKL-ENERGIEFORUM, the KÄLTEFORUM, and the VDKL-Jahrestagung.

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Trade association for the temperature-controlled storage, distribution and logistics of frozen and fresh foods.

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