In a global supply chain temperature controlled goods require transparency and care. Choosing the right cold storage warehouse in the right location is a critical decision that can make or break your supply chain efficiency. Location isn’t just about convenience—it’s about ensuring effective logistics, reducing transit times, and optimizing costs. Companies that partner with a strategically positioned 3PL warehouse gain a competitive edge in product distribution, especially when leveraging premium cold chain solutions to maintain high quality levels.
Proximity to Major Highways and Ports
Warehouses situated near key transportation routes offer unparalleled logistical benefits. RLS Logistics’ cold storage warehouse in Delanco, NJ, is positioned near the Port of Philadelphia, allowing fast and seamless distribution across the East Coast. Similarly, our Newfield, NJ facility is ideally located to facilitate quick access to major highways, ensuring products reach their destinations without delay. Forward deployment of inventory close to key customers is strategic; the RLS Salt Lake City, UT facility is ideal for West Coast inventory deployment.
Housing product in a 3PL warehouse near ports and highways reduces transportation times and costs. By minimizing the distance between storage facilities and key distribution hubs, companies can move their products more efficiently while ensuring compliance with stringent temperature regulations, a key component of excellent food safety practices.
Enhanced Efficiency and Cost Savings
A well positioned cold storage warehouse ensures timely deliveries and helps reduce operational expenses. Transportation costs are a significant part of the supply chain, and by choosing a warehouse strategically located near major transit points, businesses can cut fuel expenses, labor costs, and transit times. For example, our Newfield facility in southern New Jersey offers cross docking services that streamline product movement, reducing the need for prolonged storage and expediting last mile deliveries. Additionally, partnering with a proven provider with similar products in inventory allows for strategic load sharing and LTL trucking consolidation strategies. Improving outbound truck utilization reduces landed costs without sacrificing service.
Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience
One of the biggest challenges in the temperature controlled shipping industry is mitigating supply chain disruptions. By integrating transportation logistics solutions with our strategically located warehouses, we help businesses mitigate these disruptions. Our national freight brokerage and less than truckload shipping network allows us to offer flexible shipping solutions to our customers.
Selecting a cold storage warehouse with a prime location is more than just a logistical decision—it’s an investment in efficiency, cost savings, and reliability. RLS Logistics’ 3PL warehouse solutions are designed to help companies transform their supply chain into a well oiled machine, ensuring growth in all areas of the business. For more information on how our strategically located warehouses can support your supply chain, contact our team today!
ABOUT RLS LOGISTICS: Headquartered in Glassboro, NJ, RLS Logistics is a family-owned, third-party logistics provider specializing in value-added cold chain solutions, including LTL and FTL transportation, cold storage warehousing, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment. Founded in 1968, the company has been owned and managed by the Leo family for over 55 years and has grown into a leading integrated cold chain 3PL.
