All systems go: how integrated solutions keep your cold chain moving

In cold chain logistics, speed and coordination aren’t just nice to have, they’re essential. When every shipment has a shelf life, every step in the supply chain needs to move in sync. That’s why Lineage built a model where warehousing, transportation, customs and technology all work together as one.

But that kind of seamless integration isn’t the norm.

In many supply chains, each leg of the journey is managed by a different provider. One handles storage. Another coordinates freight. A third steps in at the border. On paper, that setup might seem flexible, or even cost-effective. In practice, it often means more work, more delays and more room for error.

If your product needs to get from Point A to Point D, you’re often left figuring out Points B and C on your own.

Lineage takes a different approach. Our Global Integrated Solutions model brings everything under one roof. Handoffs are aligned. Updates are connected. Because in the cold chain, the real problem isn’t complexity, it’s fragmentation. And at Lineage, we solve for fragmentation with integration.

One provider, one plan: transportation that flexes with you

If your supply chain needs to pivot, whether it’s a last-minute schedule change or a shift in port availability, you don’t want to spend the day calling five different vendors to bridge the gaps. With Lineage, you don’t have to.

Our transportation network includes on-demand truckload, intermodal temperature-controlled rail, international freight forwarding and port drayage. Everything is coordinated under one roof with full visibility to your supply chain.

Our managed transportation model provides routing, carrier selection, visibility and service optimization. So, when a delay hits or a route changes, you’re not scrambling for a piecemeal solution.

When time matters, a single integrated transport network keeps your freight on track.

Retail consolidation done right: from complexity to control

For customers shipping to retail destinations, complexity can compound quickly. Multiple origins. Tight delivery windows. Compliance requirements. And often, partial loads.

That’s where our multivendor LTL consolidation program makes a difference. With more than 20 consolidation hubs across North America, Lineage helps you combine freight from multiple shippers into efficient, retail-ready loads.

Fewer touches. Predictable schedules. Built-in compliance. And full coordination with our transportation and warehousing services.

Retailer consolidation services aren’t just about filling trailers, they’re about control, visibility and simplicity.

Cross-border, not cross-your-fingers

Product crossing borders shouldn’t feel like a gamble. But for many cold chain providers, customs clearance, bonded storage and tariff strategy are out-of-scope. For us, they’re part of the plan.

Our in-house customs brokerage teams manage documentation, classification, inspections and regulatory compliance with precision. Bonded warehouses across key markets support flexible duty deferral and quick clearance. And our integrated solutions teams coordinate every handoff—before, during and after the crossing.

Lineage provides access to more than 30 facilities in Canada and over 70 global ports, all integrated through our customs and freight forwarding network.

We also support North American customers through our Velocities multivendor LTL consolidation program that extends across North America.

We don’t hand you off at the border, we get you across it.

Facilities that keep product moving

With more than 480 facilities in 19 countries, our global warehousing footprint supports many kinds of movement: port-based imports, regional replenishment, long-haul consolidation and last-mile distribution.

Whether you need temperature-control, automation, food processing and manufacturing, fresh or perishable readiness, port-centric locations or built-to-suit, Lineage connects cold storage with transportation, processing and packing. All within a single strategy.

Many of our sites offer co-packing, kitting, blast freezing, labeling and other value-added services integrated into your supply chain. Your product doesn’t stop, it flows through purpose-built facilities that match your goals.

Lineage Link®: Visibility from first mile to final delivery

When complications and disruptions arise, supply chain decisions can’t wait. With Lineage Link®, our digital customer platform, you get a single view of your inventory, orders, shipments, customs status and documentation.

No siloed systems. No disconnected updates. Just a unified, real-time view of what matters most.

You see what we see because we’re connected by design.

Integrated solutions in action: when every minute matters

So what do Lineage’s integrated transportation solutions look like in the real world? Recently, a food manufacturer was facing a rapidly approaching tariff policy deadline that could impact their entire cross-border operation. Delays meant added costs. Inaction meant missed opportunities.

With Lineage, they didn’t have to scramble. We activated bonded storage near the border, coordinated cross-border transportation and handled customs clearance in-house. No outside coordination. No bottlenecks. Just one team, fully aligned and already in motion.

The result? Product moved fast, stayed compliant and arrived on time.