Seafrigo, the France-based global specialist in temperature-controlled food logistics, has announced the launch of operations in Chile, marking a key step in its broader expansion strategy across Latin America.
The company has opened two new facilities—a logistics hub at Santiago International Airport and a commercial office in the Las Condes district of the capital—positioning itself at the heart of one of the region’s most critical agricultural export markets.
The expansion underscores Seafrigo’s commitment to reinforcing its multi-modal service capabilities and supporting the global distribution of perishables from Chile, whose economy relies heavily on its robust agricultural sector. Perishables are Chile’s second-largest economic driver after mining, with the country standing out as a year-round exporter of high-value produce. Among its key air cargo exports are cranberries, white grapes, Agen prunes, peaches, Fuji apples, golden kiwis, kumquats, figs, and custard apples. Chile’s extensive seafood and fish trade further amplifies the demand for specialized cold-chain logistics.
Currently, Seafrigo facilitates the international shipment of a wide variety of goods from Chile. These include cherries bound for Asian markets, custard apples and salmon destined for the United States, swordfish and floral products for European buyers, and seed exports to Australia. The company maintains rigorous food safety protocols, ensuring that perishables are kept in optimal conditions—chilled, frozen, or ambient—throughout their journey in the supply chain.
While exports remain the dominant focus, Seafrigo is also experiencing a growing volume of inbound shipments. Imports of cheese, wine, and chocolate from France and the United States have been steadily increasing, signaling a maturing logistics corridor in both directions.
At the helm of the company’s Chilean operations is Denis Hidalgo, a logistics industry veteran with over two decades of experience in air and ocean freight. Hidalgo is overseeing the rollout of a full suite of services, from documentation and regulatory support to inland trucking, airport repackaging, and packaging solutions.
“We are thrilled to expand Seafrigo’s footprint to Chile, a country with a thriving perishables sector,” says Denis Hidalgo, Country Head of Seafrigo Chile. “Seafrigo is a market leader in chilled food logistics, and our expertise across the cool chain sector enables us to deliver multi-modal tailored solutions to customers in all areas of temperature-controlled food.”
The company is not stopping at Chile. Seafrigo is actively exploring additional growth opportunities in Peru, another powerhouse in the global produce trade with consistent year-round exports.
Chile holds the title of the world’s leading exporter of cherries, and Seafrigo’s performance in this arena is notable. During the Chilean cherry season, the company achieved a second-place ranking in IATA’s logistics performance metrics, underscoring its growing influence in the region’s perishables market.
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