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Excellence in Cold Storage Services across North America

CORE X Partners is a network of experienced cold storage operators dedicated to providing the highest possible standard of service to our customers. With over 360 years of combined experience in the industry, our team of regional operators understands the challenges food producers face and is committed to delivering solutions that meet their needs.

How Growing Food Brands Scale Cold Chain Distribution Without Losing Control

How Growing Food Brands Scale Cold Chain Distribution Without Losing Control

Scaling frozen and refrigerated distribution introduces challenges that extend beyond securing additional cold storage capacity. As food and beverage brands expand into new regions, transportation cost, temperature risk, service consistency, and system coordination become limiting factors if storage and logistics operate independently. This resource provides practical guidance on how growing brands evaluate cold-chain transportation, consolidated […]

Lowering Cold Chain Transportation Costs

Lowering Cold Chain Transportation Costs

Cold chain transportation costs often rise faster than revenue as food brands scale. For mid-sized manufacturers expanding their frozen and refrigerated distribution across North America, transportation inefficiencies quickly become one of the largest margin pressures in the supply chain. Managing cold chain transportation costs without compromising temperature integrity is essential for sustainable growth. Why Cold […]

Unified Refrigerated Transport and Logistics Solutions

Unified Refrigerated Transport and Logistics Solutions

Refrigerated transport and logistics solutions are essential for moving temperature-sensitive products safely and efficiently across regions. For food companies expanding beyond a single market, the challenge is no longer just securing cold storage or refrigerated trucking. The real complexity lies in managing how storage, transportation, and logistics function together as distribution footprints grow. When those […]

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Scaling Premium Ice Cream Distribution with Integrated Cold Chain Warehousing

OVERVIEW Customer Profile :National Premium Creamery and Ice Cream Manufacturer The customer is a nationally recognized premium creamery known for producing high-quality ice cream and frozen desserts, along with a broad portfolio of dairy products, including cheese, butter, sour cream, and yogurt. This case study focuses on the company’s ice cream and frozen dessert operations, […]

Cold Storage Logistics Services Simplify Multi-Region Operations

How Integrated Cold Storage Logistics Services Simplify Multi-Region Operations

Integrated Cold Storage Logistics Services That Replace Fragmented Regional Providers Cold storage logistics services are no longer just about warehousing products at the right temperature. For food companies operating across multiple regions, determining how efficiently inventory moves, how consistently temperature is maintained, and how much operational risk exists across facilities, carriers, and markets is critical. […]

What BRCGS Certified 3PL Means for Cold Chain Operations- infographic

BRCGS Certified 3PL: What It Means for Cold Chain Operations- infographic

A quick, visual definition of what “BRCGS certified” signals in cold storage and distribution—who it applies to, what it covers, and why it’s a meaningful benchmark for partner selection.  

Integrated North American Cold Storage Distribution Network

Learn About Core X’s Integrated North American Cold Storage Distribution Network

Cold storage distribution is the coordinated movement of refrigerated and frozen products across multiple facilities and transportation lanes while maintaining consistent temperature control, visibility, and service levels. Why Cold Storage Distribution Becomes a Constraint as Brands Scale For mid-sized food brands, scaling frozen and refrigerated distribution across North America requires more than adding warehouse space. […]

BRCGS Certification Infographic

4 Pillars of the BRCGS Storage & Distribution Standard- Infographic

Break the standard into four visual “pillars” that show how BRCGS embeds food safety and quality controls into everyday cold storage and logistics operations.

Consolidating Temperature Controlled LTL Transportation to Reduce Cold Chain Costs

Consolidating Temperature Controlled LTL Transportation to Reduce Cold Chain Costs

How Food Brands Can Reduce Cold Chain Transportation Costs with LTL Consolidation Temperature controlled LTL transportation is one of the most expensive components of the food supply chain. For brands that rely on less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments to move refrigerated and frozen products, cost pressures are often exacerbated by underutilized capacity, repeated handling, and fragmented routing. […]