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FREIGHT FORWARDING

Global freight forwarding built for the cold chain

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Global freight forwarding built for the cold chain

Tailored freight forwarding solutions built for the cold chain

Lineage simplifies the complexity of international freight with cold chain expertise and seamless supply chain coordination. Whether you're moving goods across continents or managing port-to-door delivery, our freight forwarding solutions align every step—ocean, drayage, customs and warehousing—with precision.

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Global Freight Coordination

As a licensed NVOCC, we manage ocean, truckload and multimodal freight with care and compliance.

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Cold Chain Integrity

Refrigerated freight handling and temperature control built in.

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Documentation & Compliance

Seamless customs brokerage and paperwork handling.

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Real-Time Visibility

Stay updated on inventory and transportation status via Lineage Link®.

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End-to-End Support

From origin to final destination, fewer handoffs mean fewer risks.

Your gateway to major global markets

Lineage connects your freight to key international trade corridors through a powerful network of global operations and trusted partner agents. With facilities positioned near major ports and bonded warehouses, we help you accelerate customs clearance, reduce fees and keep your cold chain moving.

Our customs brokerage presence includes:
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • South Africa
  • Trusted partner agents across additional global markets
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Why choose Lineage – Move your temperature-sensitive freight with confidence

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Cold chain built in

We specialize in refrigerated and perishable cargo, helping ensure shipments stay within spec through over-the-road, ocean and multimodal transport.

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Connections where it counts

Our global footprint includes strategic locations near major ports, bonded warehouses and USDA I-House facilities—helping your freight move fast and with fewer obstacles.

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All-in-one freight support

By integrating freight forwarding with customs brokerage, drayage, cold storage and more, Lineage simplifies logistics and reduces costly handoffs.

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Visibility without the guesswork
Track your shipments in real time with Lineage Link®—get proactive alerts, live status updates and access to key documents all in one place.

Ready to optimize your global freight?

Disconnected freight solutions lead to delays and losses

Global logistics can break down when handoffs fail, systems don’t sync or providers don’t communicate. That’s when you risk:

Customer import/export success stories

See how businesses like yours have simplified their global trade with Lineage. Our integrated approach to freight forwarding, customs brokerage, bonded warehousing and cold chain logistics helps customers overcome disruption, reduce delays and optimize their supply chain.

The race against tariffs

When new tariffs threatened costs, Lineage accelerated freight forwarding and customs processes to clear cargo before deadlines hit.

Overcoming port challenges

Lineage rerouted seafood shipments through alternative ports, using expert freight coordination to bypass congestion and deliver on time.

Delivering deliciousness around the globe

Lineage coordinated international freight to ensure dairy products moved efficiently across oceans and through customs without delay.

Helping you put shrimp on the menu

From Asia to North America, Lineage managed multimodal freight to maintain temperature control and protect shrimp quality at every step.

Frequently asked freight forwarding questions

  • Freight forwarding organizes and oversees the movement of goods across borders. For the cold chain, it helps ensure temperature control, compliance and timing.

  • We coordinate temperature monitoring, specialized handling and fast customs processing to keep goods within spec.

  • We support ocean, truckload and multimodal transport options, depending on your shipping lane and cargo requirements.

  • Use Lineage Link® for real-time shipment status, alerts and documentation visibility.

  • Yes. We offer integrated customs brokerage services to simplify compliance and reduce delays.

  • Our cold chain focus, global infrastructure and end-to-end integration provide reliability and performance.

  • Absolutely. We specialize in refrigerated freight, with infrastructure and expertise to protect sensitive cargo.

  • We operate in major global trade corridors, including North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

  • Reach out through our contact form and we’ll tailor a solution for your freight needs.

  • Yes, Lineage is a licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC), which allows us to manage international ocean freight on your behalf. This credential enables us to book space directly with carriers and handle end-to-end coordination with confidence and compliance.

LET US HELP YOU WITH
Multi-modal freight solutions

Ship by ocean, drayage or over-the-road with flexible routing designed for temperature-sensitive freight.

Cold chain handling

Protect your cargo with specialized cold chain handling, temperature monitoring and integrity visibility throughout transit.

Real-time shipment visibility

Track your shipments through our customer-facing portal for real-time updates, document access and proactive issue resolution.

Customs & compliance coordination

Streamline customs, documentation and regulatory compliance with our integrated brokerage and freight forwarding services.

Global reefer trade lanes

Access major international trade lanes with refrigerated container transport and a global cold chain network.

End-to-end supply chain integration

Seamlessly connect freight forwarding with bonded warehousing, drayage and cold storage for fewer handoffs and fast delivery.

EXPAND YOUR IMPORT/EXPORT POTENTIAL

Explore more import & export solutions

  • Customs brokerage

    Our customs experts manage clearance, compliance and documentation to help shipments move smoothly across borders.

  • Port-centric warehousing

    Cold storage warehouses positioned near key ports to reduce drayage costs, accelerate customs processes and get your goods to market faster.

  • Cold storage warehousing

    Temperature-controlled warehousing designed to maintain product integrity and support dynamic supply chain needs.

  • Drayage

    Fast, reliable container transport between ports, warehouses and rail yards to keep your supply chain moving without delays.

Lineage Service Overview

Make global freight simpler with Lineage

Let Lineage move your temperature-sensitive freight with speed, visibility and control. Partner with us for a streamlined, integrated global logistics experience.