CN & Congebec: Cold Storage Rail Logistics in Alberta, Canada

CN and Congebec partner on a new cold storage facility in Calgary, boosting rail efficiency for temperature-sensitive freight distribution across North America.

CN & Congebec: Cold Storage Rail Logistics in Alberta, Canada
October 11, 2025 2:54 am

Introduction

CN and Congebec are collaborating to establish a cold-storage facility at CN’s Calgary Logistics Park in Alberta, designed to enhance the efficiency of temperature-sensitive goods distribution.

Facility Development

The new Congebec facility will provide cold storage, cross-docking, transloading, and first- and last-mile services. Matthews Tribal, a CN construction partner, will develop the facility. Neither the development cost nor the timeline has been disclosed.

Operational Advantages

The facility’s strategic location near rail access is intended to streamline the transfer of goods, reducing dwell times. This setup aims to improve the efficiency of transporting temperature-sensitive products.

Executive Commentary

“This new hub will give our customers new options to move their temperature-sensitive products with greater efficiency, reliability, and reach, helping them compete in markets across North America and globally,” said Dan Bresolin, CN’s vice president of intermodal.

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Conclusion

The collaboration between CN and Congebec will establish a cold-storage facility in Calgary, Alberta, offering comprehensive logistics services to improve the distribution of temperature-sensitive goods.

Company Summary

CN:

CN is developing a cold-storage facility at CN’s Calgary Logistics Park in Alberta.

Congebec:

Congebec is a Canadian logistics company offering temperature-regulated storage and distribution services for the food, retail and packaged goods industries.

Matthews Tribal:

Matthews Tribal is a CN construction partner that will develop the facility.