With the addition of Patna, Guwahati and Lucknow, ColdStar’s network will span 45 distribution centres across India, enabling the company to serve more than 109,000 pin codes nationwide and strengthen access to emerging consumption markets. The expansion forms part of the company’s broader growth strategy as it continues to invest in capacity closer to emerging consumption markets. ColdStar currently operates over one million square feet of warehousing infrastructure and expects to significantly expand its footprint during the current financial year, in line with growing customer demand across food, retail, healthcare, and quick commerce sectors.

“India’s consumption growth is increasingly being driven by markets beyond the metros, with demand becoming more distributed across the country. Our decision to invest in Patna, Guwahati and Lucknow is rooted in this long-term shift and forms part of our larger national expansion strategy. We are focused on building capacity wherever we see demand emerging, enabling greater proximity to consumption centres, reducing replenishment timelines and helping our clients scale with confidence. More importantly, these investments strengthen our ability to build supply-chain capacity ahead of demand rather than react to it. As supply chains continue to evolve, our objective is to ensure that customers and consumers in emerging markets have access to the same service standards and product availability that have traditionally been associated with Tier I cities,” said Sameer Varma, Executive Director, ColdStar Logistics, commenting on the expansion.

The company has launched a 20,000 sq. ft. facility in Kamrup, Guwahati, which will serve as a gateway to the Seven Sisters region and improve supply-chain access across Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and neighbouring Northeastern states. In Uttar Pradesh, ColdStar has established a 10,500 sq. ft. warehouse in Unnao within the Lucknow-Kanpur Highway cluster, a key consumption and distribution corridor in North India. In Bihar, the company has launched a 5,000 sq. ft. facility in Anisabad, Patna, strategically located along the Grand Trunk Road corridor with access to the Gaighat river route, strengthening connectivity and enabling faster movement of goods across the region. Together, these facilities strengthen ColdStar’s ability to support customers operating across FMCG, dairy, confectionery, processed foods, healthcare, retail and quick-commerce sectors.

Located in Chakan Phase II, the 2,20,000 sq. ft. temperature-controlled warehouse has been developed in response to the rapid growth of the Pune consumption market and rising regional demand for reliable cold storage and processing infrastructure. The facility has a daily processing capacity of 3,00,000+ units and operates as a central hub for Pune and the surrounding Maharashtra hinterland, enabling faster and more efficient movement of temperature-sensitive goods.

The new hub will support storage, processing, and distribution of FMCG products and fresh produce, catering to demand from modern trade, e-commerce platforms, food processors, and institutional customers. ColdStar already operates another 35,000+ sq. ft. facility in Chakan Phase II, Pune, and the second hub significantly enhances the company’s capacity and service capability in the region.

Equipped with modern warehousing infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and ColdStar’s proprietary AI/ML-driven logistics planning tools, the facility is designed to improve throughput, reduce handling time, and ensure end-to-end product integrity across the supply chain.

Commenting on the expansion, Sameer Varma, Executive Director, ColdStar Logistics, said:
“Pune has emerged as a key consumption and distribution centre for FMCG and fresh produce. Rising regional demand, growth in quick-commerce, and increasing need for processing-led cold chain solutions drove our decision to expand here. This second hub strengthens our ability to serve Pune and the wider Maharashtra market with faster, more reliable, and scalable temperature-controlled logistics.”

ColdStar’s fast-growing cold chain network offers the entire range of storage and logistics services from sourcing and consolidation to cross-docking, last-mile fulfilment, and reverse logistics. The company currently operates 26 temperature-controlled distribution centres handling 1.8 million units per day in 200+ cities.

Mumbai: 22 January, 2026 – ColdStar Logistics, India’s leading temperature-controlled supply chain solutions provider, has entered into a long-term partnership with abCoffee, India’s leading Grab and Go coffee brand.

As part of this collaboration, ColdStar’s temperature-controlled and ambient supply chain solutions and warehousing services will enable abCoffee to deliver its signature beverages and ingredients fresh, in top quality and on time to customers in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Uttar Pradesh.

ColdStar’s advanced IoT sensors for real-time temperature monitoring, AI-driven predictive tech stack, and route optimisation technology implemented right from storage to last-mile distribution, will ensure the freshness and uninterrupted supply of products by abCoffee.

“Our partnership with abCoffee is a testament to ColdStar’s commitment to enabling India’s fast-evolving F&B landscape through a ‘Never Stock Out’ strategy which is core to our mission. We prevent stock outs and enable market responsiveness for our clients giving them the assurance to deliver on their promise of quality and taste to their consumers, every single time,” said Sameer Varma, Executive Director, ColdStar Logistics.

By addresses critical challenges for abCoffee like maintaining product freshness, preventing temperature excursions, ensuring timely and accurate restocking, and providing transparent tracking across the entire cold chain, ColdStar minimises product spoilage, stockouts, and supply chain inefficiencies for the brand.
“What helped us zero in on ColdStar as our long-term partner was their extensive pan-India network, advanced technology stack, rigorous operational protocols, and ‘Never Stock Out’ commitment. Their expertise in multi-temperature handling for storage and transport of fresh goods is unparalleled,” said Abhijeet Anand, Founder and CEO of abCoffee.

ColdStar’s robust warehousing, and pan-India distribution network spans 7,000+ pin codes across 200+ cities. Founded in 2022, abCoffee currently has 75+ outlets pan India.

In addition to this collaboration, abCoffee has also entered into a strategic partnership with Cityflo, a leading tech-enabled urban mobility provider. Through this association, abCoffee will offer its freshly brewed beverages and curated menu to passengers on select Cityflo routes in Mumbai, enabling them to pre-order via the Cityflo app and receive their orders directly at their seats. The end-to-end beverage experience, from order processing and preparation to onboard delivery will be supported by ColdStar’s temperature-controlled supply chain, ensuring consistent quality and freshness even in transit.