Seafood Storage and Logistics: Protect Your Cold Chain and Your Bottom Line


You can’t lead the global seafood industry without mastering the cold chain. Over 60% of seafood consumed in the U.S. was imported from another country.

So from the moment your catch leaves the water to when it reaches your U.S.-based customers, every step in the supply chain is an opportunity to preserve food quality (and profits).

Americold is a global leader in cold storage and logistics. And we’re here to streamline your
seafood supply chain and ensure your products arrive in perfect condition — every time.

You don’t have to choose between moving seafood products faster and maintaining quality. Contact our experts today to see how our facility network and logistics expertise can benefit your cold supply chain.

Supporting the Global Seafood Supply Chain, One "Catch" at a Time

For decades, Americold has delivered on its mission to “Help Our Customers Feed the World.”

With over 240 state-of-the-art cold storage facilities and 16,000+ associates worldwide, we have the expertise, technology, and infrastructure to help you overcome the unique challenges of global seafood logistics.

Whether you’re importing, exporting, or distributing domestically, we’ve got the tools to keep the cold chain running smoothly.

Selling seafood globally is a logistical nightmare, but we’ll take it off your plate. Contact our experts to learn how to get your products from ocean to U.S. ports to plate more efficiently.

A Robust Facility Network and Seafood Logistics Expertise

Our vast network of facilities is strategically spread across North America near major ports like Los Angeles, Houston, New York/New Jersey, Seattle/Tacoma and Savannah.

And because no two seafood supply chains are the same, we don’t treat your logistics as a one-size-fits-all solution. We’ll design a cold chain strategy that meets your marketplace requirements.

With numerous cold logistics services, take your seafood chain to the next level with customized solutions:

Import and Export Support

When your seafood arrives or departs the port, we’ve got you covered…

Import services

  • Preparing and transporting product lines for local distribution
  • Navigating and clearing customs
  • Transport seafood products to our port-adjacent facilities
  • Efficiently unloading and returning containers to avoid demurrage fees
  • Transitioning cold inventory to our transportation program for regional distribution
  • Loading products onto railcars for cross-country delivery

Export services

  • Collecting products from the point of production
  • Moving products to our point-adjacent facilities
  • Handling regulatory paperwork
  • Loading seafood inventory into ocean containers and draying it to the port for shipping
  • Helping with last-minute labeling or repacking needs

Multi-Vendor (and Cold Chain Node) Consolidation

Our transportation network spans all 48 contiguous states, plus numerous port facilities worldwide. So what’s that mean for you?

  • International port support to reduce handling and cycle times for seafood inventory and moving products across oceans.
  • Access to our integrated rail network to easily transport large volumes of seafood products over long distances (over 60 facilities offer rail docks).
  • Options for national, regional, truckload, or multi-vendor consolidation.
  • A dedicated fleet of temperature-controlled trucks to ensure your seafood product stays fresh from start to finish.

Single-provider convenience for complete cold chain management.

USDA Inspection and Regulatory Compliance Support

Our network offers USDA-inspected facilities and international compliance experts. We can provide you:

  • USDA inspection with export certifications
  • Import inspections
  • Access to customs-bonded locations and CBP CES examination points
  • Drayage support for heavyweight corridors
  • Clerical help for international export/import documents support
  • Guidance on international supply chain regulations

Value-Added Services for the Seafood Chain

In addition to our facilities and import/export support, seafood providers can consolidate vendors with additional Americold services:

  • Access to deep frozen, frozen, chilled, and ambient temperature rooms
  • Blast freezing and access to blast tunnels
  • Special kitting or modding and point-of-sale staging
  • QA/QC monitoring
  • Product labeling, packing/repacking, and date stamping
  • Pre-pricing an eCommerce fulfillment

Remove the unnecessary complexities from your seafood chain. Contact us today to see which nodes and services you can consolidate with Americold.

Optimizing Seafood Chains is Easy With Americold

Logistics planning takes a lot. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. For over 120 years, Americold has committed itself to constantly innovating and improving cold food chains — ensuring seafood providers get the services you need without the headaches.

Comprehensive Expertise Makes Working With Us a Breeze

The Americold “Cool Team” has planned the most effective seafood supply chain routes with seamless point-to-point connections. And with our integrated facility network and value-added services designed explicitly for seafood providers, you can get a single provider for your cold chain needs.

Constant Visibility Into Your Seafood Supply Chain

Cold logistical planning is nice. But supply chain visibility makes it better. When you partner with us, you get access to your own i-3PL customer portal. With 99.99% system uptime, this system provides real-time insights and data into your seafood inventory, order status, and delivery progress.

One place to track the cold chain and ensure everything arrives intact and on time.

Click here to learn more about Americold’s technology solutions.

Sustainable Solutions for Sustainable Fisheries

The seafood industry has a special relationship with the planet. And we’re committed to supporting your sustainability efforts.

From energy-efficient facilities to responsible sourcing and waste reduction strategies, we’re constantly looking for ways to lower our environmental impact.

Click here to learn about Americold’s sustainability efforts.

Preserve Seafood Quality and Let's Feed the World Together

Americold is your partner for quickly getting cold seafood products from ocean to plate without compromising quality.

Whether you’re looking to optimize your supply chain, expand your global market, or eliminate the stresses of seafood logistics, we’re here to help.

Let’s work together to protect your product, preserve your profits, and feed the world.

Learn more about how Americold can support your seafood cold chain needs.

Optimizing Seafood Chains is Easy With Americold

Americold is the global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, with a network of over 240 facilities and 16,000 associates worldwide. As long-time National Fisheries Institute (NFI) members, our team thoroughly understands the seafood industry and its unique logistical challenges.

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