FROZEN3PL

Frozen 3PL pricing is influenced by factors like temperature requirements, shipment volume, and specialized handling. Common models include all-in rates, transactional fees (per activity), or space and labor-based pricing. Cost components often include storage (initial and recurring per pallet), handling (receiving, picking/packing), and accessorial charges (fuel surcharges, special equipment). To ensure transparency, look for providers who clearly itemize all potential fees and discuss any minimum volume commitments or potential for hidden costs like transportation markups or storage overages. A transparent 3PL will proactively communicate about all charges.

For frozen food logistics, maintaining strict regulatory compliance and food safety is paramount. A reliable frozen 3PL should adhere to and ideally exceed standards set by the FDA, USDA, HACCP, and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative). Our facilities are continuously temperature-monitored and audited for food safety, ensuring product integrity from warehouse to consumer. We also support detailed shelf-life and lot tracking (FIFO/FEFO) and provide real-time alerts for expiring or recalled products, protecting your brand and ensuring consumer safety.

Our advanced technology infrastructure is designed to provide seamless operations and real-time visibility. We utilize sophisticated inventory management systems that offer real-time inventory counts, automated reordering, and batch-level traceability. Our systems are built for seamless integration with various sales platforms and your existing business systems, including WMS and TMS. This ensures automated order entry, real-time tracking updates, and consolidated data for better decision-making and demand forecasting, ultimately streamlining your supply chain and enhancing efficiency.

Preventing cold chain breaks is critical for frozen goods. We ensure product integrity through continuously temperature-monitored cold storage facilities and transport vehicles, equipped with advanced refrigeration technology. Our processes include strict adherence to temperature tolerances, specialized packaging solutions, and robust contingency plans for unforeseen events. We also employ trained staff experienced in handling sensitive frozen products, ensuring proper loading, unloading, and storage protocols to minimize any risk of thawing or spoilage from the moment products arrive until they reach their final destination.

Our key differentiators lie in our specialized expertise, flexibility, and commitment to client growth. We combine temperature integrity with operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, specifically tailored for frozen goods. Unlike generic 3PLs, we offer a nationwide cold storage network strategically located near key distribution hubs, reducing transit times. We excel in handling seasonal and promotional surges by flexing space and labor, ensuring consistent service quality during peak times. Furthermore, we provide value-added services like dry ice coordination, insulated packaging, and retail pallet display assembly, offering customized solutions that go beyond basic fulfillment to meet your unique product and market demands.