Spotlight on Lineage in Southern California: The Supply Chain Gateway to the West

Market Spotlight: Greater Los Angeles

Los Angeles, the second largest city in the US, is a sprawling metropolis of 3.8 million people with an intricate network of roadways, railways and ports. This robust infrastructure connects people across the city, the state and the Western region of the US. Its busy ports also act as a gateway into the country for food producers in Asia-Pac and South America.

Lineage’s 19 cold storage warehouses in Los Angeles are strategically positioned to plug into this network. Easy access to major highways, railways and the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach helps simplify logistics operations and enables seamless distribution across the region.

Lineage Southern California Network by the Numbers:

• Over 22 strategically located facilities, including 19 in LA
• More than 4 million square feet of temperature-controlled storage
• Over 154 million cubic feet of cold storage capacity
• Over 509,000 pallet positions

Port-Centric Services in Greater Los Angeles

A major feature of Los Angeles’ infrastructure are the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. These are two of the busiest ports in the US, with millions of tons of produce, protein and seafood passing through each year. Lineage’s port-centric warehouses at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach are positioned to give food shippers the services they need in the location they need them. Port-centric services help simplify complex port logistics for import/export operations.

• Import/export handling for streamlined international operations
• Efficient drayage services provide port-to-warehouse transportation
• Freight forwarding solutions for timely deliveries
• Customs brokerage expertise simplifies complex regulatory processes
• Customs bonded warehousing provides compliance and peace of mind
• Eight strategically positioned I-Houses to expedite USDA-regulated goods
• Located within LA’s heavyweight corridor for easy accessibility 

Inland Empire—The Gateway to the West Coast

Much of the food that passes through the ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach isn’t finished just yet. For food that still has further to go, Lineage’s regional distribution hub in the Inland Empire is the perfect stepping stone for the next leg of its journey. The dedicated teams in these facilities are experts when it comes to distribution. Commodities are efficiently and safely prepped for transportation to West Coast retailers across the region. Having an integrated network of cold storage facilities at the ports, in the city and in the Inland Empire helps reduce logistical complexities for large-scale retail operations.

Key specialized services include:

• Multi-vendor consolidation tailored for major retailers
• Specialized temperature-controlled storage designed for sensitive products, like ice cream

Facility capacities in the Inland Empire

• Over 1 million square feet of dedicated storage space
• More than 39 million cubic feet of cold storage capacity
• Over 119,000 pallet positions ensuring ample inventory flexibility

Why Choose Lineage in Southern California?

With 22 warehouses across Southern California, including port-centric locations, cold storage warehouses and regional distribution hubs, Lineage has the network and scale necessary to help food growers and shippers succeed. Each facility provides services tailored to the needs of food shippers and growers operating in the area. Services like customs brokerage and drayage at the ports, case picking and cold storage in the warehouse, and multi-vendor consolidation and on-demand transportation on the road, give businesses the solutions they need.

The dynamic nature of the industry means there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to supply chain logistics. What works for one business may not work for another. That’s why the Lineage team relies on adaptability, expertise and actively listen to customers to provide them with tailor-made solutions for their supply chain. By listening to our customers, the Lineage team can develop personalized solutions based on the customer’s needs. Equipped with extensive industry knowledge, the Lineage team can create the right combination of solutions and valued-added services to enhance and strengthen their supply chain. This helps ensure customers receive the best care possible, every step of the way.

Take the Next Step with Lineage

When working with imports and exports at two of the busiest ports in the US, it’s important to have a logistics partner you can trust. Lineage’s Southern California network of cold storage and port-centric warehouses provide a strategic foothold in one of the biggest markets in the US. With essential supply chain services in the warehouse, on the road and at the port, Lineage can help solve your supply chain challenges. The Lineage team is ready to help ensure your products reach the market quickly, efficiently and on time.