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Americold breaks ground on first cold storage facility on CPKC rail network in Missouri

The new facility will support North America's only single-line rail service offering for refrigerated shippers between US Midwest markets and Mexico.

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May 2, 2024

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The new 335,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City is part of a strategic collaboration with Canadian Pacific Kansas City.

Americold holds ribbon cutting for facility expansion

State and local leaders, along with company executives, gathered in Russellville, Ark., to celebrate the expansion’s ribbon cutting.

Industry News

March 27, 2024

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Americold Realty Trust expands its Russellville, Ark., facility.

Americold develops facility on CPKC rail network in Missouri

Americold invests $127 million in its new facility.

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February 23, 2024

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Americold plans to create nearly 190 new jobs in the Kansas City, Mo., region.

Tech Topics

Processors' cold storage strategy should reflect their go-to-market strategy

Utilize cold storage close to production or close to customers.

Fred Wilkinson

February 21, 2024

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Processors' operational considerations include whether the cold storage facility is automated.

Americold adjusts leadership team

Marc Smernoff departs as CFO.

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January 10, 2024

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Jay Wells is succeeding Marc Smernoff as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Jan. 15, 2024.

Americold appoints Bryan Verbarendse as chief operating officer for North America

Bryan Verbarendse brings more than 31 years of experience to the company.

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August 30, 2023

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Bryan Verbarendse will lead Americold’s North America operations and various support functions to enable the organization to drive efficiency and provide quality service across Americold's operations team.

Independent Thoughts

Americold VP shares insights on the cold chain logistics services market

Retail frozen food sales in the U.S. increased by 37% between 2018 and 2022.

Fred Wilkinson

August 17, 2023

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The cold storage segment has seen substantial growth since the pandemic, and industry experts expect that to continue.

CPKC and Americold establish strategic collaboration to optimize temperature-controlled logistics

Mexico Midwest Express intermodal service includes co-locating Americold warehouse facilities on the CPKC network.

Industry News

June 29, 2023

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Planned facility in Kansas City, Mo., will bring together cold storage and value-added-services with expedited intermodal transportation solutions connecting markets in the Midwest and Mexico.