logisticaHQ for Cold Storage
Multi-temperature zone management, strict FEFO/FIFO rotation, HACCP/FSMA/FDA/USDA compliance, and 3PL billing — all in one platform built specifically for cold chain logistics.
Frozen, Refrigerated, and Ambient — Managed as Separate Rules, Not One Warehouse
Standard WMS platforms weren't built for a facility running -20°F freezer, 34-40°F refrigerated, and controlled ambient zones side by side, each with its own storage rates, handling procedures, and rotation rules across dozens of clients. logisticaHQ treats each zone as its own rule set.
- Real-Time Temperature Monitoring — IoT sensor integration with automated alerts on every zone
- Excursion Tracking & Documentation — Every temperature event captured and time-stamped for audit
- Zone-Specific Picking Rules — Workflows and routes that differ by temperature zone, not a one-size-fits-all pick path
Strict Rotation, Because Perishable Goods Don't Negotiate
Perishable inventory demands absolute enforcement of expiry-based picking, with production date, best-before date, and use-by date tracked down to the lot and sub-lot. HACCP, FSMA, FDA, and USDA requirements ride on top of that same data.
- Lot & Sub-Lot Control — Across every packsize level and decimal quantity, not just whole units
- Automated Aging Reports & Expiry Alerts — Client-specific rotation rules and hold periods enforced automatically
- HACCP/FSMA/FDA/USDA Compliance Built In — Complete chain-of-custody documentation and audit-ready trails
- Recall Management & Traceability — Identify every affected lot and every client who received it, instantly
Multi-Tenant Billing and Dock Efficiency, Built for Cold Storage
Temperature-tier pricing, dozens of clients, and door-open time that costs you money on every degree lost — cold storage 3PLs need the operational and financial layers to match.
Temperature-Tier Billing
Client-specific rate cards by temperature zone, automated billing for storage, handling, and value-added services, with client portals for inventory visibility.
Dock Door Scheduling
Appointment scheduling, pre-receiving, and cross-dock optimization to minimize door-open time and the temperature exposure that comes with it.
Multi-Warehouse Orchestration
Unified inventory across your cold chain network, inter-facility transfers with temperature tracking, and centralized reporting per client.
Who Uses logisticaHQ Cold Storage?
Trusted by operators moving temperature-sensitive inventory where a degree matters.
Food & Beverage Distribution
Fresh produce, frozen foods, dairy, meat, seafood, and prepared meals with strict temperature control and rotation requirements.
Pharmaceutical & Biotech
Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologics, and clinical trial materials requiring validated cold chain compliance.
E-Commerce & Grocery Fulfillment
Online grocery, meal kit delivery, and direct-to-consumer food brands requiring multi-temperature fulfillment capabilities.
3PL Cold Storage Providers
Multi-client cold storage operators, public refrigerated warehouses, and cold chain logistics providers.
Cold Storage WMS FAQ
Can logisticaHQ manage frozen, refrigerated, and ambient zones in the same building?
Yes. Each zone carries its own storage rates, handling procedures, and rotation rules, with zone-specific picking workflows and IoT temperature sensors feeding real-time alerts for every zone independently.
Does logisticaHQ enforce FEFO down to the sub-lot?
Yes. Production date, best-before date, and use-by date are tracked at the lot and sub-lot level across every packsize and decimal quantity, with automated aging reports and expiry alerts so nothing slips past its hold period unnoticed.
Does it handle HACCP, FSMA, FDA, and USDA compliance?
Yes. Continuous temperature monitoring, documented chain of custody, and audit-ready compliance trails are built in, along with recall management that identifies every affected lot and customer instantly.
Can a 3PL bill different clients differently by temperature zone?
Yes. Client-specific rate cards by temperature tier, automated billing for storage, handling, and value-added services, and client portals for inventory visibility are all part of the platform, with full client isolation on shared infrastructure.
Does logisticaHQ help minimize dock-door open time?
Yes. Appointment scheduling with time-slot management, pre-receiving, dock door assignment, and cross-dock optimization all work together to minimize how long a door stays open and how much temperature exposure a product sees during receiving and shipping.