Temperature-Controlled Logistics That Protect Your Products 

Keep frozen, chilled, and ambient-sensitive inventory compliant, traceable, and moving on schedule with Source’s expanded refrigerated network and enterprise-ready cold-chain expertise. 
 
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Reliable Control for Every Temperature Zone

Consistent temperatures, airtight documentation, and retailer-ready accuracy are essential in industries where a few degrees make the difference between compliant and compromised. 

Source Logistics provides multi-temperature environments engineered for SQF, FDA, and retailer standards, backed by continuous monitoring and automated alerts.

Temperature-Control Zones We Support: 

  • Frozen 
  • Chilled 
  • Refrigerated 
  • Controlled Ambient 

Expanded Cold-Chain Network

Your cold chain is only as strong as its infrastructure. Source Logistics offers a broader, more resilient temperature-controlled footprint strengthened by the cold-chain expertise and capacity gained through the network expansion in 2025. 

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What This Means for Your Operation

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More frozen and refrigerated capacity from Coast to Coast and border to border

More frozen and refrigerated capacity from Coast to Coast and border to border
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Decades of refined cold-chain discipline scaled across Source’s network.

Decades of refined cold-chain discipline scaled across Source’s network.
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Faster routing to retail DCs, intermodal hubs, and national transit lines.

Faster routing to retail DCs, intermodal hubs, and national transit lines.
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Greater operational resilience with unified SOPs and upgraded infrastructure. 
Greater operational resilience with unified SOPs and upgraded infrastructure.
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Core Temp-Control Capabilities

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Frozen, chilled, refrigerated, and controlled-ambient storage

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Retail & club-store compliant picking

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Ecommerce fulfillment in temp-controlled environments

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Kitting, relabeling, & repacking inside refrigerated zones

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Temperature-verified inbound and outbound processes

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Cross-docking for high-velocity perishables

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Lot, batch, expiration, & FEFO tracking

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Bilingual account management & escalation paths

Built for High-Compliance Operations  

Avoid spoilage, shrink, penalties, and retailer chargebacks with consistent, audit-ready handling:

  • 24/7 monitoring with deviation alerts 
  • Redundant power systems to protect frozen & refrigerated inventory 
  • Strict time-out-of-environment controls 
  • Seal checks & photo capture for audit trails 
  • Retail-specific compliance workflows such as OTIF, labeling, SSCC, and documentation 
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Who We Serve

Our cold environments support many categories:

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Frozen foods & prepared meals

Frozen foods & prepared meals
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Dairy & proteins

Dairy & proteins
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Dry ingredients & raw food materials

Dry ingredients & raw food materials
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Multi-temp beverages

Multi-temp beverages
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Cosmetics & personal care

Cosmetics & personal care
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Pet food & treats

Pet food & treats

Technology That Strengthens the Cold Chain 

Modern cold-chain performance depends on visibility, traceability, and system-to-system reliability: 

  • Real-time inventory dashboards & temperature data 
  • Automated exception notifications 
  • API and EDI connections (940/945, 856 ASN, SSCC, major ERPs) 
  • Chain-of-custody logs for audits & recalls 
  • Temperature excursion response workflows 
  • Retail compliance integrations 
  • High-efficiency and eco-friendly refrigeration systems 
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Integrated Cold Transportation

One provider. One system. One continuous cold chain.

  • Frozen & refrigerated freight options 
  • Retail & club delivery 
  • Cross-border refrigerated solutions
  • Cold parcel strategies for ecommerce 
  • High-velocity cold cross-docking 
  • Local cold delivery in specified markets 

The Advantage of a Strengthened Cold Chain

Your product stays protected, compliant, visible, and reliably on schedule. 

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Expanded refrigerated capacity with proven industry experience

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Boutique-level care with enterprise-scale infrastructure

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SQF-certified, retailer-ready operations

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Recognized by Food Logistics as a Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider

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Bilingual customer service

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Compliance-first workflows and 94% customer retention

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A fully unified cold-chain platform

Resources for Temp Control & Cold Storage Leaders

Access cold-chain insights that help you protect product quality, reduce shrink, and navigate the unique challenges of temperature-controlled logistics. 

How Do I Know if My 3PL is Actually Protecting My Temperature-Controlled Products? 
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How Do I Know if My 3PL is Actually Protecting My Temperature-Controlled Products? 

Nov 24, 2025 10:50:57 AM 3 min read
Traceability and SQF: Building a Strong Foundation for U.S. Food Market Success
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Traceability and SQF: Building a Strong Foundation for U.S. Food Market Success

Nov 4, 2025 11:45:44 PM 3 min read
Shelf-Stable Doesn’t Mean Simple: The Hidden Complexities of ‘Easy’ Products 
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Shelf-Stable Doesn’t Mean Simple: The Hidden Complexities of ‘Easy’ Products 

Oct 24, 2025 12:30:38 PM 2 min read

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Temperature Control Services FAQs

How do you prevent temperature excursions during handling?

We use strict time-out-of-environment limits, temperature-controlled picking zones, and automated logs documenting each step. 

Do you manage multi-temperature shipments?

Yes – frozen, chilled, refrigerated, and ambient SKUs can be consolidated with validated carrier handoff. 

How do you help avoid retailer chargebacks for cold products?

Through retailer-specific SOPs for labeling, SSCC accuracy, appointment adherence, and temperature documentation. 

Do you support cosmetics, supplements, or specialty food items?

Yes – our temp-controlled environments support regulated and sensitive SKUs with SQF, FDA, and GMP-like workflows. 

Can I access temperature logs and inventory data in real time?

Yes – our portal provides temperature histories, inventory snapshots, and order status. 

Gain the Temperature Control Your Products Deserve

With consistent visibility, compliance-ready documentation, and unified cold-chain workflows, you can safeguard product integrity while keeping every shipment on schedule. 

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