Lineage
Lineage is the world's leading temperature-controlled warehousing and integrated logistics company, operating a global network of over 450 cold storage facilities across 18 countries to strengthen the food supply chain from farm to fork.
Perfect for
Lineage is best suited for food manufacturers, producers, importers/exporters, retailers, and foodservice distributors that require temperature-controlled warehousing and integrated cold chain logistics at scale.
- Large food brands and CPG companies needing global cold storage capacity across multiple countries and continents
- Importers and exporters of perishable goods who need port-centric warehousing with customs brokerage and drayage services
- Foodservice distributors and restaurant supply chains requiring redistribution and last-mile delivery solutions
- Companies shipping frozen, refrigerated, or fresh products that need BRCGS/SQF-certified facilities with blast freezing, IQF, and other specialty handling
- Direct-to-consumer food brands looking for cold chain fulfillment capabilities
- Businesses seeking a single partner to consolidate warehousing, transportation, and trade compliance under one roof
Key strengths
Massive global network of ~450 temperature-controlled facilities across 18 countries, providing unmatched cold storage capacity and geographic reach
End-to-end cold chain services combining warehousing, managed transportation, drayage, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and last-mile delivery under one provider
Advanced technology platform (Lineage Link) offering real-time shipment and inventory visibility with electronic scheduling capabilities
Extensive value-added services including blast freezing, IQF, co-packing, USDA inspection, bonded warehousing, and automated warehouse solutions
Strong food safety credentials with BRCGS and SQF certifications and dedicated food traceability resources
Considerations
Primarily focused on temperature-controlled and food supply chains, limiting applicability for companies with ambient or non-food warehousing needs
Enterprise-scale infrastructure suggests the company is geared toward mid-to-large volume customers rather than small brands or startups
No publicly listed pricing; custom quotes required, which may create longer sales cycles for smaller prospects
Lineage Link login for US customers differs from the global login (Turvo), indicating potentially fragmented technology experiences across regions
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About Lineage
Lineage operates the world's largest temperature-controlled warehouse network, delivering resilient, smart, and scalable solutions designed to strengthen the global food supply chain. With approximately 450 facilities spanning 18 countries including the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, and throughout Europe and Asia, the company provides an unmatched infrastructure for storing and moving perishable goods. Lineage combines cold storage warehousing with integrated transportation, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment capabilities, positioning itself as a single-source partner for complex cold chain logistics.
The company's service portfolio encompasses global warehousing solutions such as cold storage, port-centric, automated, built-to-suit, and sustainable warehousing, alongside fresh and perishable solutions and food processing and manufacturing support. On the transportation side, Lineage offers managed transportation services, Velocities multivendor consolidation, less-than-truckload shipping, drayage, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, temperature-controlled rail, and foodservice redistribution and last-mile delivery. Its proprietary Lineage Link platform gives customers real-time visibility into shipments and inventory, along with the ability to schedule pickups and drop-offs electronically.
Lineage differentiates itself through significant investment in innovation and technology, including automated warehousing with robotics, supply chain engineering capabilities, and a strong commitment to sustainability. The company holds BRCGS and SQF certifications at many facilities and provides value-added services such as blast freezing, IQF, defrosting, co-packing, cross-docking, customs labeling, USDA inspection services, and bonded warehousing. Through Lineage Ventures, the company also invests in emerging cold chain technologies, reinforcing its position as both an operator and innovator in the temperature-controlled logistics space.
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