Strategic Cold Storage Locations for Smoother Supply Chains
Warehousing Where You Need It Most
When it comes to global food trade, location is everything. Lineage's port-centric warehouses are strategically positioned near some of the world’s busiest ports to help move your products faster while optimizing costs and driving efficiency. With key locations at ports around the world, Lineage’s port-centric facilities provide a foothold into major markets, helping ensure your cold chain stays strong from dock to destination.
Specialized Services at Every Port
Our port-centric services are built for efficiency. Navigating port logistics requires speed, accuracy, adaptability and expertise. Lineage offers integrated solutions and a global network to streamline your port operations including:
Transloading
Unpack and repalletize cargo for the next leg of the journey.
Drayage
Short-haul container transport quickly moves containers from port to warehouse.
Customs Brokerage
Simplify import/export paperwork and compliance.
Bonded Warehousing
Delay duty payments with flexible bonded storage solutions.
USDA I-Houses
Navigate inspections smoothly with 40+ USDA-certified import facilities.
Solving Supply Chain Challenges at the Port
Delays and disruptions at the port can have significant effects on cold chain operations, and they add up quickly. Lineage helps you address common challenges at the port to keep your cargo moving.
Port-Centric Warehousing FAQs
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The main advantage of port-centric logistics in the Europe is its ability to reduce transportation time and costs by positioning warehousing operations close to major European ports across countries such as the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland and many more. This proximity streamlines customs brokerage, minimizes inland freight movement, and accelerates last-mile delivery. For businesses importing into or distributing throughout Europe, this setup offers faster throughput, reduced emissions, and improved supply chain efficiency—especially when integrated with Europe's extensive transport network.
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Our warehousing services are fully integrated with value-added services such as cross-docking, blast freezing, and customs labeling as well as 24/7 operation capabilities. We act as a single logistics partner, simplifying your operations and increasing supply chain agility.
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Getting started is simple. Our team conducts a logistics consultation to understand your current supply chain and goals. From there, we create a tailored solution that includes onboarding, transition planning, and full operational integration. Schedule a consultation by filling our contact form.
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We operate strategically near Europe’s key maritime gateways, including ports across the UK, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and Poland. Our European facilities are specifically selected for their proximity to major shipping lanes, streamlined customs brokerage, and robust multimodal transport networks—enabling efficient distribution across regional markets and into wider European markets.
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Port-centric cold storage warehouses in Europe are ideal for storing temperature-sensitive food commodities, including meat, seafood, dairy, frozen vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals. Lineage specialises in cold chain logistics, offering precise temperature control, strict hygiene standards, and full traceability to protect product integrity from port to shelf.
Explore More Cold Storage Services
Drayage
Short-haul container transport that connects ports to Lineage warehouses quickly and efficiently.
Customs Brokerage
In-house experts streamline import/export paperwork, duties, and compliance.
Freight Forwarding
Harness next-generation automation for greater efficiency and accuracy in your supply chain.
Cold Storage Warehousing
Flexible temperature-controlled solutions designed to protect your products and your brand.
Quickly transfer product from inbound containers to outbound trucks while maintaining cold chain integrity.
Move containers from port to facility with ease while efficiently managing staging.
Navigate import/export paperwork and regulatory requirements with expert in-house support.
Streamline regulatory inspections with access to certified USDA I-House facilities.
Store goods under bond near key ports to delay duty payments and simplify compliance.
Combine warehousing, transportation and supply chain visibility with a single cold chain partner.
Global Reach, Personal Touch
With 480+ cold storage facilities worldwide, Lineage combines the scale to handle global demand with the care to tailor every solution to you.
