Spotlight on Lineage in the Netherlands: A One-Stop Shop Solution for the Food Supply Chain in Europe
Regional Spotlight
July 15, 2025
From its strategic seaports to advanced bonded warehousing facilities, the Netherlands plays a critical role in shaping global food logistics. As the primary gateway, both entry and exit, for goods moving through Europe, the country has become a consolidation powerhouse for global supply chain companies. This enables streamlined import, export and redistribution of temperature-sensitive goods across the continent and beyond.
Lineage is proud to be at the heart of this thriving hub, offering a true one-stop shop for the food supply chain with an expansive national footprint of 18+ facilities.
Our cold storage facilities offer direct port access, border inspection points, customs clearance services and end-to-end warehousing and processing capabilities. From chilled fruits and juices to frozen seafood, meat, French fries and fresh fruits, our Dutch network of conventional and automated cold storage warehouses empowers customers with a truly integrated cold chain, spanning warehousing, transportation and freight forwarding.
Together, we’re investing in a more connected cold chain that keeps food moving, safely and efficiently.
Expand your supply chain’s European footprint
Ready to optimize your operations in the Netherlands? Connect with Lineage for warehousing, transportation and import-export logistics solutions tailored to your business.
Strategic Location & Facility Footprint
Lineage’s Netherlands network serves as a central corridor for Europe’s food logistics. With proximity to some of the continent’s busiest ports and intermodal hubs, Lineage’s Dutch facilities are positioned to serve your supply chain with agility.
Key ports served:
- Rotterdam
- Vlissingen
- Velsen
- Harlingen
- Ijmuiden
Bonded facilities located at:
Whether your cargo moves by rail, barge, truck or sea, we’ve built our infrastructure to meet you there. With direct rail connections in Rotterdam and seamless access to major highways, our operations help food shippers move goods fast, minimizing delays and maintaining freshness.
Our size and experience in cold storage, freight forwarding and temperature-controlled transportation give customers a powerful advantage when navigating complex supply chain demands across Europe.
Cold Storage Capabilities & Value-Added Services
From inbound inspections to outbound blending and packing, Lineage Netherlands offers a comprehensive portfolio of supply chain services designed to preserve product quality and simplify your operations:
Core services:
- Blast freezing
- Repacking & labelling
- Juice blending & processing
- Cross-docking
- Tempering & de-frosting
- Stevedoring
- Phytosanitary inspection
Certifications & Specialties:
- Bonded warehousing
- Border inspection points
- Dedicated juice processing infrastructure
- Tailored cold chain solutions for juice, fish and fresh fruits
With purpose-built facilities and processes designed around major food categories, we help ensure your goods are stored, processed and distributed under the most precise temperature and safety conditions.
Integrated Transportation & Freight Forwarding
Our local and cross-border logistics network is designed to streamline the movement of goods through your supply chain. This is accomplished through a unified suite of services, including:
- Drayage and port trucking
- Full-service freight forwarding
- Customs brokerage and clearance
- Road transport across the European continent
Lineage Netherlands simplifies the movement of goods from point of entry to point of sale. Our deep expertise in regulatory environments and documentation streamlines compliance, giving your teams more time to focus on scaling your business.
The Lineage Advantage in Europe
Lineage’s network in the Netherlands is more than a collection of temperature-controlled warehouses, it’s a connected cold chain designed for today’s global food economy. It’s a team of experts, with decades of combined supply chain experience, dedicated to providing individualized services for customers across the country. Whether you need support with bonded storage, export preparation or cross-border transport, the Lineage team has your back.
Explore Lineage’s European Cold Chain Offerings
Explore our network in the Netherlands and connect with our team to learn how Lineage can support your cold storage and freight forwarding needs.
