Spotlight on Lineage in Canada: Cold Storage and Logistics Solutions from Coast to Coast

Strategic Location & Facility Footprint

Lineage’s presence in Canada is strategic. Our facilities are situated near vital infrastructure that keeps goods moving, whether that’s across the border, down the road or across the globe.

Our warehouses in Vancouver, Halifax and Montreal offer proximity to three of Canada’s busiest international ports. We also operate four bonded facilities—in Bayside NB, Ingersoll ON, Laval QC and Surrey BC—that help businesses defer duties and streamline customs clearance.

Many of our sites are located near key rail lines, major highways, like Highway 401, and within reach of large population centers. Together, these locations form a network that supports local distribution, national transit and international trade. From Alberta’s protein-rich heartland to coastal seafood hubs, Lineage’s facilities reflect the diversity—and strength—of Canada’s food supply chain.

Canadian Cold Storage Capabilities & Value-Added Services

Each Lineage facility across Canada is built to serve specific needs in the food industry. From blast freezing in Alberta and Manitoba to multi-temperature storage for dairy, meat and seafood, our cold storage infrastructure is designed to help preserve product quality and safety from dock to door.

Customers can also tap into a full suite of value-added services, including case picking, catch weight, labeling, repackaging and direct-store delivery. Our teams help prepare products for market in the ways that make sense for each business. Most of our sites are BRC-certified and approved for seafood and meat exports to major global markets including China and Europe.

No matter the product, our facilities are equipped to meet industry standards and customer expectations—while offering the flexibility to adapt to changing needs.

Retail Expertise & Regulatory Navigation

The logistics demands of Canadian retailers are high—and Lineage meets them with precision.

Our teams have long-standing relationships with Canada’s largest grocery retailers and understand the requirements for compliance. We help customers avoid costly penalties by repalletizing shipments, verifying load integrity and ensuring specifications are met before goods arrive at the dock.

We also help manage regulatory complexity. From coordinating inspections with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to handling export documentation, our port-centric teams support a smooth path from origin to market.

Integrated Transportation & Consolidation Solutions

Lineage operates an asset-based, nationwide LTL cold chain network in Canada connecting customers domestically and internationally. Our transportation services are anchored by a dedicated fleet and a series of BRC certified terminals—many located directly within our cold storage facilities. This integration gives customers greater speed and efficiency while helping reduce delays.

Cross-border shipping? We’ve got it covered. Lineage supports transloading, customs clearance, paperwork and port logistics for shipments moving between Canada and the U.S.

And for smaller vendors trying to reach major retailers, our retail programs level the playing field. We consolidate shipments, manage retail specs and deliver directly—giving smaller suppliers access to the same channels as the big players.

Customer-Centric Operations

What sets Lineage apart in Canada isn’t just the size of our network—it’s the quality of our team.

Our Canadian teams bring deep operational experience to the table. Thanks to low turnover, many have spent years helping customers build efficient, consistent and scalable supply chains. That expertise shows up in everything we do—from our highly effective customer onboarding process to day-to-day logistics support.

We act as true partners, advising on inventory strategies, preparing for seasonal swings and helping both large and small businesses navigate growth. Whether we’re working with a global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brand or a local exporter trying to scale, we offer the same level of care, commitment and collaboration.

Lineage’s Canadian Edge

With a footprint that spans the country and services that go far beyond basic cold storage, Lineage is uniquely positioned to support the evolving needs of Canada’s food supply chain. Whether you're exporting Atlantic seafood, shipping Alberta beef or distributing CPG products to retailers nationwide, Lineage delivers logistics solutions grounded in experience, scale and a commitment to partnership.