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PORT-CENTRIC WAREHOUSING

Move Your Cold Chain Through the Port

PORT-CENTRIC WAREHOUSING

Move Your Cold Chain Through the Port

Strategic Cold Storage Locations for Smoother Supply Chains

Warehousing Where You Need It Most

When it comes to global food trade, location is everything. Lineage's port-centric warehouses are strategically positioned near some of the world’s busiest ports to help move your products faster while optimizing costs and driving efficiency. With key locations at ports around the world, Lineage’s port-centric facilities provide a foothold into major markets, helping ensure your cold chain stays strong from dock to destination.

Specialized Services at Every Port

Our port-centric services are built for efficiency. Navigating port logistics requires speed, accuracy, adaptability and expertise.

Lineage offers integrated solutions and a global network to streamline your port operations including:

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Transloading

Unpack and repalletize cargo for the next leg of the journey.

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Drayage

Short-haul container transport quickly moves containers from port to warehouse.

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Customs Brokerage

Simplify import/export paperwork and compliance.

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Bonded Warehousing

Delay duty payments with flexible bonded storage solutions.

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USDA I-Houses

Navigate inspections smoothly with 40+ USDA-certified import facilities.

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Integrated Logistics

Real-time visibility across your shipments through Lineage Link®.

Solving Supply Chain Challenges at the Port

Delays and disruptions at the port can have significant effects on cold chain operations, and they add up quickly.

Lineage helps you address common challenges at the port to keep your cargo moving:

Port-Centric Warehousing FAQs

  • Port-centric warehousing refers to cold storage facilities located near ports. 

  • They enable fast offloading, reduce dwell time at ports, maintain cold chain integrity and can help avoid fees like demurrage and per diem. 

  • Transloading, drayage, customs brokerage, bonded warehousing, USDA inspection support and integrated logistics services. 

  • Strategic locations near ports can help save time and money by speeding up customs clearance and providing quick access to major distribution hubs. 

  • Yes. Bonded cold storage is available, or coming soon, at several key Lineage port locations, including New Jersey and Massachusetts. 

Expand Your Supply Chain Potential

Explore More Cold Storage Services

  • Drayage

    Short-haul container transport that connects ports to Lineage warehouses quickly and efficiently.

  • Customs Brokerage

    In-house experts streamline import/export paperwork, duties, and compliance.

  • Freight Forwarding

    Harness next-generation automation for greater efficiency and accuracy in your supply chain.

  • Cold Storage Warehousing

    Flexible temperature-controlled solutions designed to protect your products and your brand.

Lineage Service Overview
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Cross-docking and transloading:

Quickly transfer product from inbound containers to outbound trucks while maintaining cold chain integrity. 

Container drayage and yard management:

Move containers from port to facility with ease while efficiently managing staging. 

Customs clearance assistance:

Navigate import/export paperwork and regulatory requirements with expert in-house support. 

USDA inspection coordination:

Streamline regulatory inspections with access to certified USDA I-House facilities. 

Bonded warehousing and staging:

Store goods under bond near key ports to delay duty payments and simplify compliance. 

Integrated transportation solutions:

Combine warehousing, transportation and supply chain visibility with a single cold chain partner. 

Global Reach, Personal Touch

With a global cold storage network of 480+ facilities, Lineage has the scale to handle major volumes and the flexibility to respond to real-time challenges. But what truly sets us apart is our customer-first culture. We listen, adapt and deliver personalized solutions — bringing you the agility of a local provider backed by the strength of a global leader. We don't just move your goods; we move your business forward.