Lineage completes cold storage expansion. Lineage Inc., a global temperature-controlled warehouse real estate investment trust (REIT), has completed its Louisville-Winstead cold storage facility expansion in Louisville, KY. The expansion, which broke ground in mid-2025, adds over 84,000 square feet of temperature-controlled warehouse space to the existing Louisville-Winstead facility. This includes approximately 10,400 pallet positions across two convertible freezer and cooler rooms. Capacity was added to support existing customers' needs with a limited amount of remaining space available for new customers interested in this market. Designed to enhance operational flexibility, the project enables Lineage to better serve customers requiring multiple holding temperatures and scalable storage solutions. "This expansion marks an exciting milestone for our Louisville-Winstead team and is designed with our customers' needs in mind," said Sean Vanderelzen, President, North America East at Lineage. "The additional space gives us more flexibility in how we operate and support customers' cold storage needs in the region. Its central location makes it a strategic hub for the North American food supply chain." The Louisville-Winstead facility supports customers with end-to-end supply chain solutions and transportation services designed to meet their evolving needs. It offers a range of temperature-controlled warehousing and integrated services, including USDA and FDA inspection services, railcar siding and cross-docking. With proximity to three major interstates and access to railroads, Louisville remains a key transportation hub for domestic distribution, as well as the home of UPS Worldport. The Greater Louisville highway system provides one-day access to more than 65 percent of the U.S. population via Interstates I-65, I-64 and I-71, according to Greater Louisville Inc. The expansion, which broke ground in mid-2025, adds over 84,000 square feet of temperature-controlled warehouse space to the existing Louisville-Winstead facility. Located at 7201 Winstead Drive, this completed expansion further strengthens Lineage's presence in Kentucky and supports regional cold chain resilience and local economic development.

West Liberty Foods unveils Freshwich sandwiches. To support the expanded product portfolio, West Liberty Foods partners with cold storage company Lineage. March 11, 2026 Freshwich turkey and cheddar sandwich West Liberty Foods West Liberty Foods has launched a new product line of pre-assembled deli sandwiches and simultaneously expanded its long-term distribution capabilities through a strategic collaboration with Lineage, the world's largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT. Crafted by culinary professionals, Freshwich sandwiches are made with premium meats, real cheese and high-quality bread to deliver great taste for consumers in a grab-and-go format. Ideal for retailers and convenience stores, the new lineup brings together taste, quality and operational efficiency in one ready-to-serve solution. To support its expanded portfolio, West Liberty Foods selected Lineage's temperature-controlled warehousing network and distribution expertise. The two companies integrated a state-of-the-art automated sandwich production line directly into Lineage's Tremonton, Utah, facility - creating a seamless, vertically integrated operation. This design enables smooth raw material flow into automated production and efficient movement of finished products back into refrigerated distribution, unlocking production and logistics advantages. Successful private label program unlocked new growth opportunity. The expansion builds on a successful private label program the companies previously collaborated on with various national food retailers. That individually wrapped sandwich line exceeded expectations, paving the way for expanded operations in Tremonton, where West Liberty Foods now operates two production facilities fully integrated within the Lineage warehouse. "We are excited to add these premium, pre-made sandwiches to our product portfolio," said Brandon Achen, president and CEO of West Liberty Foods. "Freshwich offers retailers an easy-to-merchandise solution while delivering the quality, convenience, and great taste busy consumers demand." "We're thrilled to continue supporting West Liberty Foods as they grow," said Tim Smith, chief commercial officer at Lineage. "This collaboration highlights how trusted partners can come together to scale innovation, efficiency and long-term growth." West Liberty Foods offers convenience, quality and consistency. Freshwich sandwiches are pre-assembled and individually packaged in modified atmospheric packaging (MAP) on state-of-the-art sandwich line technology for increased efficiency, improved consistency and superior food safety, resulting in the highest quality freshness and flavor for the end consumer. Available in fresh and frozen delivery options, the line provides unmatched shelf life and quality. Freshwich joins West Liberty Foods' portfolio of signature protein solutions, including Classic Grabs, Heartland's Best and premium deli selections under the West Liberty Foods brand. Farmer-founded and farmer-owned for over 30 years, West Liberty Foods is a vertically integrated, leading co-packer, private label manufacturer and foodservice supplier of sliced deli meats and fully cooked IQF products. It ranks as the 12th largest turkey producer in the United States, having produced 209 million pounds of turkey in 2024, according to information from the WATTPoultry.com Top Companies Database. West Liberty Foods also became one of the first companies in the United States to be verified as landfill-free. Unlock Personalized Content! Sign up and the recommendations below will be more personalized for you! Recommended

Cold storage facility set to boost SA citrus exporters. * Posted by David Sexton * | * 4 March, 2026 A COLD storage facility at the Edinburgh Parks industrial estate near Adelaide is set to provide South Australian citrus and table grape producers with easier access to international markets. Flinders Port Holdings (FPH) has been working with Lineage, an international cold storage organisation, to provide a plant registered with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for fruit export and cold treatment which can store fresh produce for overseas destinations. South Australia has previously had no DAFF-accredited cold storage facility to handle fruit and vegetables from the state's produce-growing regions, limiting the export opportunities from regions such as the Riverland. About 90% of South Australia's citrus and table grape crops are exported via sea freight, with the majority currently shipped from Victoria. Lineage has been DAFF-accredited, meaning it can satisfy all export and cold storage protocols. Without this approved facility, Riverland producers have had to move their produce to Mildura and other Victorian-based DAFF-approved cold storage facilities before being transported to Melbourne for export. FPH group business development manager Richard Brine said producers were constantly looking for ways to streamline and reduce supply chain costs while obtaining a fair price for their produce. "We have exporters based in the Riverland such as Waikerie, which is two hours from Port Adelaide, who transport their produce to cold storage locations in Victoria and then move it to the Port of Melbourne via road and rail," Mr Brine said. "Exporters are interested in using South Australia's ports, should a cold store be available. They will now be able to transport to Edinburgh in two to three hours from the Riverland, hold it in cold storage, and then ship it out from Port Adelaide, saving them transport costs and time to market. "Transporting produce to Adelaide is more cost effective than moving it to Mildura and putting it on a train to Melbourne. When you're competing with international exporters in global markets, every cost saving counts." Mr Brine said FPH had spent the past year working on a solution for South Australia's citrus and table grape exporters. Lineage recently gained approvals from DAFF to be a plant-registered establishment for fruit export and cold treatment for Riverland fruit to all export protocol destinations such as China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, USA and other Southeast Asian countries. "Our conservative analysis, based on our research and our discussions with many growers, is that this option could save at least 20 per cent on transport costs," Mr Brine said. "Farmers are saying if they could save $1 per carton, that's important to them with further benefits in terms of cost and time savings and competing in the global market. "We're hoping Riverland growers will see the initial benefits, and then we hope to later extend that to the Sunraysia region." David Sexton is DCN's senior journalist and has an extensive career across online and print media. A former DCN editor, he returns to covering shipping and logistics after a four-year hiatus working at Monash University during which time he managed production of key reports into the Indonesian ports and rail sectors. Get all the latest maritime logistics news and information straight to your inbox.