Constellation Cold Logistics has agreed to acquire Germany's Spedition Wohlert and Wohlert Kühl Logistik, marking its entry into the German cold-chain logistics market. The UK-based company announced the deal on December 4, 2025, expanding its European operations with 40,000 pallet positions and a fleet of 150 temperature-controlled vehicles throughout Germany1Constellation Cold Logistics To Enter the German Market With Strategic Acquisition of Spedition Wohlert and Wohlert Kühl Logistik - Constellation Cold Logistics.
Spedition Wohlert manages two principal cold stores in Schleswig-Holstein and operates additional sites in Teterow, Rastede, and Kassel. Its services include cross-docking, import and export, blast freezing, picking, and crate washing1Constellation Cold Logistics To Enter the German Market With Strategic Acquisition of Spedition Wohlert and Wohlert Kühl Logistik - Constellation Cold Logistics. Established in 1950 as a livestock transport provider, the company transitioned under Hans-Joachim Wohlert and later Julia and Jörn-Peer Wohlert, evolving into a full-service logistics provider for the food industry. Over the past 15 years, it has expanded capacity and geographic reach1Constellation Cold Logistics To Enter the German Market With Strategic Acquisition of Spedition Wohlert and Wohlert Kühl Logistik - Constellation Cold Logistics.
Background
Constellation Cold Logistics, supported by EQT Infrastructure, operates in nine European countries with more than one million pallet positions. The acquisition aligns with the company's strategy to develop a unified cold logistics network across Europe while maintaining local operational flexibility and customer focus1Constellation Cold Logistics To Enter the German Market With Strategic Acquisition of Spedition Wohlert and Wohlert Kühl Logistik - Constellation Cold Logistics. Legal counsel for the transaction was provided by Noerr in Germany and Schönherr in Poland, covering all regulatory and corporate requirements. Completion is expected in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals2Noerr berät Constellation Cold Logistics beim deutschen Markteintritt.
Details
Constellation expects the integration of Wohlert to enhance its German service portfolio. The additional 40,000 pallet positions and expanded transport fleet will improve the company's national LTL (less-than-truckload) and FTL (full-truckload) capabilities, supporting current and prospective clients with broader cold-chain solutions1Constellation Cold Logistics To Enter the German Market With Strategic Acquisition of Spedition Wohlert and Wohlert Kühl Logistik - Constellation Cold Logistics. CEO Carlos Rodriguez described the deal as a major step for the company's expansion in Germany and its broader European growth. Plans are underway to further increase capacity in Bollingstedt1Constellation Cold Logistics To Enter the German Market With Strategic Acquisition of Spedition Wohlert and Wohlert Kühl Logistik - Constellation Cold Logistics. Hans-Joachim, Julia, and Jörn-Peer Wohlert highlighted their pride in the company's legacy and their commitment to the next phase of growth with Constellation1Constellation Cold Logistics To Enter the German Market With Strategic Acquisition of Spedition Wohlert and Wohlert Kühl Logistik - Constellation Cold Logistics.
Outlook
On completion, the acquisition is expected to strengthen Constellation's pan-European cold-chain network and service standards. With the closing anticipated in early 2026, the company aims to provide enhanced, integrated temperature-controlled logistics for Germany's food industry clients.
