Cold Chain & Cold Storage
Temperature-controlled cold storage at JKIA, Nairobi — short and long-term cold room rental for avocados and other fresh produce exporters.
Agrotronics Horticulture operates temperature-controlled cold storage at JKIA, Nairobi, offering short and long-term cold room rental for avocados and other fresh produce, plus full cold chain management for our own export consignments from packhouse to aircraft.
Agrotronics Horticulture offers modern, temperature-controlled cold room rentals at JKIA, Nairobi, providing a reliable solution for exporters, aggregators, and logistics operators who require professional cold storage for fresh produce before dispatch.
Our facilities are strategically located within the JKIA logistics zone, minimizing handling time and ensuring your products move quickly from storage to shipment — reducing post-harvest losses and preserving quality for export markets.
Suitable for a Wide Range of Fresh Produce
- Fruits — Hass avocados, Fuerte avocados, mangoes, berries, citrus and other export fruits
- Flowers — fresh cut flowers for export, including roses, carnations and specialty blooms
- Herbs — coriander, basil, mint, and other fresh herbs requiring controlled temperatures
- Mushrooms — specialty and export mushrooms requiring stable humidity and cooling
- Other perishables — any temperature-sensitive produce requiring a controlled cold chain environment
We maintain optimal temperature and humidity conditions to ensure freshness, shelf life, and export quality are preserved — speak to our team about specific temperature or humidity requirements for your product.
Our Process
Short-Term Storage
Ideal for exporters awaiting shipment, consolidation, or flight scheduling. Secure produce in our JKIA-adjacent facility while coordinating final dispatch steps.
Days to weeks · Flexible bookingLong-Term Lease
Perfect for businesses requiring consistent, reliable cold storage as part of their supply chain, on a monthly or seasonal basis with priority allocation.
Monthly & seasonalWhy Choose Agrotronics for This Service
Prime location at JKIA for fast export handling and minimal transit time
Modern, well-maintained temperature-controlled storage systems
Reduced post-harvest losses through proper cold chain management
Flexible short-term and long-term rental plans to suit your schedule
Suitable for a wide variety of perishable export products
Reliable solution for exporters, distributors, and logistics companies
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What produce can be stored in Agrotronics Horticulture's cold rooms?
Our cold rooms accommodate Hass and Fuerte avocados, mangoes, berries and citrus, fresh cut flowers, herbs like coriander, basil and mint, specialty mushrooms, and other temperature-sensitive export produce.
Can I rent cold storage short-term at JKIA?
Yes. We offer short-term cold room rental for exporters awaiting shipment or flight scheduling, as well as long-term monthly or seasonal leases for businesses needing reliable cold storage capacity year-round.
Why is JKIA-adjacent cold storage important for exporters?
Storage within the JKIA logistics zone minimises handling time between cold storage and the aircraft or container, reducing post-harvest losses and preserving quality for export markets.
Ready to Talk Cold Chain & Cold Storage?
Contact the Agrotronics Horticulture team to discuss volumes, specifications and timelines for cold chain & cold storage.