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Spotlight on Lineage in the Northeast: an essential link of the U.S. food supply chain

October 20, 2025

The Northeastern region of the United States stands as a nexus for much of the nation’s food supply. From the ports of Boston, New York and Philadelphia to the complex network of highways that reach inland across Pennsylvania and New York and across the U.S., this region keeps food moving around the clock. Here, Lineage operates more than 30 cold storage facilities that form one of the most connected cold chain networks in the United States.

Together, these locations link port terminals, distribution centers and retail supply chains, shepherding food to millions of consumers every day. Whether it’s seafood arriving at the Port of Boston, produce crossing the docks in Newark or frozen goods heading from Pennsylvania to supermarkets nationwide, Lineage helps keep the flow steady from port to plate.

A region built for reach and resilience

Few areas of the country move more food, more often, than the Northeast. This region’s dense population, complex infrastructure and concentration of international ports make it a vital hub for the U.S. and the global food chain. Lineage’s facilities in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are essential links in that chain. This network of facilities can reach up to 80% of the U.S. population within 24 hours, making it an essential location for food shippers and suppliers.

This ease of access gives customers an essential level of flexibility needed to compete in these markets. Products enter the country through multiple gateways, like the Port of New York and New Jersey, the Port of Philadelphia or the Port of Boston, and then flow through Lineage’s bonded warehouses, inspection-ready sites and inland distribution centers. Having an interconnected network means that when conditions change at one port, freight can pivot to another without disruption. It’s a system designed not just for speed but for resilience, with an eye for efficiency, safety and integration.

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The Tri-State hub: where global trade meets local delivery

Aerial view of a Lineage cold storage warehouse near the Port of New York and New Jersey, with the city skyline and waterfront in the background.Nowhere is that integration more visible than in the Tri-State region, which includes New York, New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania. Here, Lineage operates a cluster of port-centric facilities with more than 215 million cubic feet of total capacity and over 600,000 pallet positions. These sites are directly tied to the Port of New York and New Jersey and the Port of Philadelphia, giving importers and exporters quick, compliant access to U.S. markets.

Bonded storage and USDA I-House capabilities within this hub help keep global trade flowing efficiently. Many facilities in this region are inspection-ready and handle a range of imported meats and seafood. Specialized services, such as super freezing, maintain a temperature of -73°F to help preserve proteins, such as sushi-grade fish, while managed and on-demand transportation helps ensure that customers can quickly boost their operations when demand spikes.

Lineage facilities serving the Tri-State and Mid-Atlantic region include:

These interconnected facilities form a high-capacity corridor between the Ports of New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia, giving customers access to bonded, automated and inspection-ready space across the region.

What truly sets this region apart are the teams that operate Lineage’s Tri-State facilities. Expertise runs deep at these facilities, empowering the teams to navigate the complexities of international logistics while providing customers with the services and strategies needed to meet demand. They understand the nuances of working around the ports: the precise timing, complex paperwork and ever-evolving rules and regulations that make up the cornerstone of global trade. This white-glove approach means every customer receives the same level of attention, whether you’re a global distributor or a local producer.

New England connections: from ship to shelf

Further north, Lineage’s presence in Massachusetts extends the network’s reach through the Port of Boston and beyond. With three port-centric facilities and additional locations in Taunton, Raynham, Fall River and Westfield, this cluster supports seafood imports, chilled proteins and retail distribution across New England.

Massachusetts cold storage facilities in Lineage’s network include:

Together, these facilities offer over 40,000 pallet positions and nearly half a million square feet of cold storage space. They’re built to handle the fast pace of the market, moving goods quickly from container to shelf with in-house USDA and FDA inspection capabilities to help streamline the import/export process. These capabilities are essential for food suppliers and distributors with global scale, while also providing smaller organizations the baked-in ability to scale their operations.  

Inland strength across New York and Pennsylvania

Behind every busy port is a network of inland sites keeping products in motion. In New York and Pennsylvania, Lineage facilities serve as the region’s cold storage backbone. These locations manage frozen proteins, produce, and finished goods traveling between ports and major markets throughout the Midwest and South.

New York and Pennsylvania cold storage locations include:

Their proximity to key interstates and rail lines supports high-volume and long-haul distribution. Many of the facilities also provide flexible temperature zones, automation and deep-freeze capabilities to handle a wide range of commodities. Together, they create a smooth transition from import to domestic redistribution, keeping the food chain efficient and dependable.

Services that keep the Northeast moving

Lineage truck and container handler moving refrigerated cargo at a port facility, illustrating drayage and intermodal transportation operations in the Northeast U.S.The Lineage Northeast region is a living, moving system that connects food producers and suppliers to restaurants and retailers across the country. Lineage’s facilities in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania offer the full range of cold chain services customers need to keep that system running and scale with demand.

Lineage’s global integrated transportation solutions in this network include Velocities multivendor consolidation program, less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping and on-demand transportation to help connect directly to regional highways and markets across the U.S. This balance of proximity and precision allows Lineage customers to keep up with the Northeast’s constant flow of food.

Cold storage and value-added services available in the Northeast

Each of these services plays a role in moving food safely and efficiently through one of the busiest trade corridors in the world. From drayage and transloading at the ports to LTL shipping and Velocities multivendor consolidation, Lineage helps connect every mile of the journey under the umbrella of one connected network.

When demand spikes, flexibility matters more than anything. Lineage can scale transportation quickly, adding trucks, adjusting routes and coordinating with our warehouse teams to keep product moving. This streamlined integration means storage and transport work together instead of in silos, so freight doesn’t sit waiting for the next handoff. From the moment containers leave the port to the time deliveries reach their destination, Lineage keeps the chain connected. For customers, that means fewer delays, fewer calls to make and a single, trusted partner managing the entire journey.

Visibility, compliance and peace of mind

Every shipment that enters or leaves the ports of the Northeast passes through a labyrinth of paperwork, inspections and temperature checks, and Lineage’s teams are well-versed in all of it. Our bonded and inspection-ready sites across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts give customers the clearance options and guidance they need to keep their freight moving and food on the shelves. USDA and FDA specialists on-site help manage regulatory steps quickly, while customs brokerage support takes the edge off complex imports.

Technology adds another layer of control and visibility. With Lineage Link®, customers can check inventory status, shipment timing and order details across multiple facilities, all in one place. It lets teams share updates in real time, make adjustments on the fly and stay ahead of issues before they turn into delays. Combined with local experience and hands-on service, that visibility gives customers confidence that their products are in good hands from the moment they arrive to the moment they ship out.

Why the Northeast matters and why Lineage is built for it

The Northeast is where international trade meets America’s dinner table, and Lineage plays a central role in keeping that connection strong. With more than 30 facilities, access to three major ports and the ability to reach 80% of the U.S. population within a single day, Lineage helps customers move food quickly, safely and efficiently through one of the most complex regions in the world.

It’s a region defined by movement, and Lineage is built to match its pace. Our bonded and automated warehouses, consolidation programs and transportation network all work together as one connected system. Whether it’s seafood from Boston, frozen produce from Pennsylvania or international imports flowing through New Jersey, every shipment benefits from the same precision, reliability and care of the Lineage network.

Every delivery tells a story of the growers, manufacturers, distributors and families who depend on the cold chain. Lineage helps keep that story moving forward. 

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