Americold has once again earned a top spot among the industry’s best—recognized as one of Food Logistics’ 2025 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers. This annual award honors third-party logistics and cold storage companies that are driving innovation and excellence across the global cold food supply chain.
This recognition underscores the heart of what we do—building strong, reliable, and forward-thinking cold chain solutions for our customers around the world. With fully integrated logistics, real-time visibility tools, and customized solutions for retail, foodservice, and e-commerce, Americold is focused on helping our customers feed the world.
A Testament to Innovation and Operational Excellence
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“We’re honored to be recognized by Food Logistics as a top 3PL and cold storage provider,” said George Chappelle, Chief Executive Officer at Americold. “This award reflects the dedication of our global team
and our commitment to delivering innovative and high-quality solutions to our customers.”
What sets us apart? We own and operate the vast majority of our facilities, which means we can move faster, stay closer to customer needs, and ensure consistent service across our global network. We’re also investing in what’s next—automation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy initiatives that are helping to create a more resilient and responsible cold chain.
Leading the Way in a Changing Industry
“Many of today's 3PL providers are challenged with rising fuel costs, the race against electrification, ensuring driver safety, complying with ever-changing regulations and more,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum. “But, thanks to the implementation of emerging technologies, cutting-edge transportation management solutions and end-to-end visibility solutions, 3PLs in the cold food chain space continue to keep on truckin'.”
Americold meets these challenges head-on with advanced technology, real-time visibility tools, and tailored solutions for retail, foodservice, and e-commerce. By embracing emerging technologies and cutting-edge transportation management tools, providers like Americold are continuing to deliver—safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
Sustainability and the Future
Beyond operational excellence, Americold remains committed to sustainability. With 30 certified facilities and more than 200 sites enrolled in the Global Cold Chain Alliance’s Energy Excellence
Program, we continue to invest in green building certifications.
As Americold celebrates this well-earned recognition, it remains focused on what matters most—providing top-tier cold chain solutions while investing in a smarter, more sustainable
future.