United States Cold Storage, Inc.

Located in the heart of North Carolina, US Cold Lumberton boasts one of US Cold's largest blast-freezing operations. With 60% of inbound loads coming from local processing plants, it handles an immense volume of export shipments and sends products worldwide. Continue reading this story and more in the Q4 Issue of The Shield: https://lnkd.in/gxyepW3Z 01: Message from Larry Alderfer, President & CEO 02: USCS and Gorton's Seafood to expand Lebanon, IN, warehouse; welcome Gorton's processing. 03: US Cold wins Ruiz Foods "Founders Award." 04: USCS Wilmington embraces operations efficiency with "Department of Excellence" employee recognition. 05: US Cold celebrates George Cruz, Senior Vice President, Southern Region 06: US Cold Delivers Innovation, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Logistics 07: Annual Carrier Conference honors carrier partners, spotlights new programs. 08: Welcome to Lumberton, NC 09: "Connect for a Cause" engages US Cold employees with communities, non-profit programs. 10: US Cold embraces waste reduction for more sustainability. 11: USCS Engineering forms Automation Group to better guide fast growth and support existing automated operations. #BestinCold #BestinPeople #BestinLogistics #BestinAutomation #Sustainability #BestinSafety #TheShieldNewsletter Larry Alderfer Keith Mowery Dave Butterfield Mickey Hoffmann Mark Windmill Steve Musselwhite

What's the key to a successful relationship between a board and company leadership? In this special episode of The ColdCast, Dr. Anna Johnson is joined by two key board members shaping US Cold's future: J.B. Rae-Smith, Non-Executive Chairman Dorlisa Flur, Independent Non-Executive Director They share how trust, communication, and mutual respect enable strategic alignment and constructive debate at the highest levels. Dorlisa shares, "We all need to be—and are—on the same page strategically. That kind of mutual respect allows for constructive debate and decision-making. ?? WATCH NOW / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE ?? https://lnkd.in/dxd4AGZZ #BestinCold #BestinLeadership #ColdChainLeadership #LogisticsInnovation #ColdCast #Sustainability #OperationalExcellence #Swire

At US Cold, teamwork goes beyond facility walls. We're proud to honor two outstanding Cold Crew members from our Denton team—Ozzie and Francisco—for stepping up to support one of our sister sites during their busy season. Their hard work, dedication, and willingness to lend a hand exemplify the true spirit of collaboration and commitment. Thank you, Ozzie and Francisco, for representing Denton and US Cold with excellence! #RoadWarriorStrong #USCOLD #USCOLDDenton #ColdCrewMembers #BestinCold #Teamwork #Dedication

What's the board's vision for building a sustainable future? In this special episode of The ColdCast, Dr. Anna Johnson is joined by two key board members shaping US Cold's future: J.B. Rae-Smith, Non-Executive Chairman Dorlisa Flur, Independent Non-Executive Director They explore how leadership drives sustainability, future market positioning, and evolving customer needs. J.B. Rae-Smith shares, "I hope we as a board can make a big difference to what's going to happen in five years' time. So what are today's priorities? It's about asking: where should the business be positioned in terms of customers, and where is the market going? Let's say frozen food was to become much smaller and cooler business much bigger—are we ready for that future?" ?? WATCH NOW / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE ?? https://lnkd.in/dxd4AGZZ #BestinCold #BestinLeadership #ColdChainLeadership #LogisticsInnovation #ColdCast #Sustainability #OperationalExcellence #Swire

They say you can use numbers to support any story. Yet this is a case where the numbers tell an amazing story of their own. Officials project that by year-end December 2027, US Cold will have approximately 104.3 million cubic feet of automated cubic feet in operation and that will represent nearly 24% of US Cold's total cubic feet. Moreover, from 2023 to 2027 that will reflect a 300% increase in automated storage space. Continue reading this story and more in the Q4 Issue of The Shield: https://lnkd.in/gxyepW3Z 01: Message from Larry Alderfer, President & CEO 02: USCS and Gorton's Seafood to expand Lebanon, IN, warehouse; welcome Gorton's processing. 03: US Cold wins Ruiz Foods "Founders Award." 04: USCS Wilmington embraces operations efficiency with "Department of Excellence" employee recognition. 05: US Cold celebrates George Cruz, Senior Vice President, Southern Region 06: US Cold Delivers Innovation, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Logistics 07: Annual Carrier Conference honors carrier partners, spotlights new programs. 08: Welcome to Lumberton, NC 09: "Connect for a Cause" engages US Cold employees with communities, non-profit programs. 10: US Cold embraces waste reduction for more sustainability. 11: USCS Engineering forms Automation Group to better guide fast growth and support existing automated operations. #BestinCold #BestinPeople #BestinLogistics #BestinAutomation #Sustainability #BestinSafety #TheShieldNewsletter Larry Alderfer Keith Mowery Dave Butterfield Mickey Hoffmann Mark Windmill Michael Lynch Mark Schuchter

Please join us in congratulating Andres Brajas, our January 2025 Employee of the Month at US Cold Arlington! Andres's remarkable dedication, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence have made a significant impact on our team. His positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond every day exemplify the values we hold at US Cold. Thank you, Andres, for your outstanding contributions and for setting the standard for what it means to be #BestinCold. #EmployeeOfTheMonth #BestinCold #EmployeeExcellence #TeamUSCold #Arlington #OperationalExcellence

In 2024, US Cold cast a vision for all products passing through its facilities to either be consumed or converted into compost, feedstock or renewable natural gas. US Cold facilities coast to coast embraced multi-disciplinary efforts to eliminate food waste and to date, the company has diverted an estimated 3.7 million pounds of product from landfills. Continue reading this story and more in the Q4 Issue of The Shield: https://lnkd.in/gxyepW3Z 01: Message from Larry Alderfer, President & CEO 02: USCS and Gorton's Seafood to expand Lebanon, IN, warehouse; welcome Gorton's processing. 03: US Cold wins Ruiz Foods "Founders Award." 04: USCS Wilmington embraces operations efficiency with "Department of Excellence" employee recognition. 05: US Cold celebrates George Cruz, Senior Vice President, Southern Region 06: US Cold Delivers Innovation, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Logistics 07: Annual Carrier Conference honors carrier partners, spotlights new programs. 08: Welcome to Lumberton, NC 09: "Connect for a Cause" engages US Cold employees with communities, non-profit programs. 10: US Cold embraces waste reduction for more sustainability. 11: USCS Engineering forms Automation Group to better guide fast growth and support existing automated operations. #BestinCold #BestinPeople #BestinLogistics #BestinAutomation #Sustainability #BestinSafety #TheShieldNewsletter Larry Alderfer Keith Mowery Dave Butterfield Mickey Hoffmann Mark Windmill Sara Cook

What's the real role of a Chairman in leading a sustainable business? In this special episode of The ColdCast, Dr. Anna Johnson is joined by two key board members shaping US Cold's future: J.B. Rae-Smith, Non-Executive Chairman Dorlisa Flur, Independent Non-Executive Director They dive into leadership, innovation, and the strategies keeping US Cold at the forefront of the cold chain. J.B. Rae-Smith shares, "The Chairman's role is to be the person the CEO can trust to talk openly to—without judgment. It's lonely at the top. You need someone who listens, who has confidence in leadership, and can help adjust the team when needed." ?? WATCH NOW / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE ?? https://lnkd.in/dxd4AGZZ #BestinCold #BestinLeadership #ColdChainLeadership #LogisticsInnovation #ColdCast #Sustainability #OperationalExcellence #Swire

Located in the heart of North Carolina, US Cold Lumberton boasts one of US Cold's largest blast-freezing operations. With 60% of inbound loads coming from local processing plants, it handles an immense volume of export shipments and sends products worldwide. Continue reading this story and more in the Q4 Issue of The Shield: https://lnkd.in/gxyepW3Z 01: Message from Larry Alderfer, President & CEO 02: USCS and Gorton's Seafood to expand Lebanon, IN, warehouse; welcome Gorton's processing. 03: US Cold wins Ruiz Foods "Founders Award." 04: USCS Wilmington embraces operations efficiency with "Department of Excellence" employee recognition. 05: US Cold celebrates George Cruz, Senior Vice President, Southern Region 06: US Cold Delivers Innovation, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Logistics 07: Annual Carrier Conference honors carrier partners, spotlights new programs. 08: Welcome to Lumberton, NC 09: "Connect for a Cause" engages US Cold employees with communities, non-profit programs. 10: US Cold embraces waste reduction for more sustainability. 11: USCS Engineering forms Automation Group to better guide fast growth and support existing automated operations. #BestinCold #BestinPeople #BestinLogistics #BestinAutomation #Sustainability #BestinSafety #TheShieldNewsletter Larry Alderfer Keith Mowery Dave Butterfield Mickey Hoffmann Mark Windmill Steve Musselwhite

You might not think about it at first but even people engaged in transportation, focused on a world of motion—need to occasionally pause, sit and enjoy the moment. And that's just what happened in early October when US Cold hosted its annual Carrier Conference outside Chicago. It drew approximately 160 attendees including 130 representatives from as many as 75 different carriers. Continue reading this story and more in the Q4 Issue of The Shield: https://lnkd.in/gxyepW3Z 01: Message from Larry Alderfer, President & CEO 02: USCS and Gorton's Seafood to expand Lebanon, IN, warehouse; welcome Gorton's processing. 03: US Cold wins Ruiz Foods "Founders Award." 04: USCS Wilmington embraces operations efficiency with "Department of Excellence" employee recognition. 05: US Cold celebrates George Cruz, Senior Vice President, Southern Region 06: US Cold Delivers Innovation, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Logistics 07: Annual Carrier Conference honors carrier partners, spotlights new programs. 08: Welcome to Lumberton, NC 09: "Connect for a Cause" engages US Cold employees with communities, non-profit programs. 10: US Cold embraces waste reduction for more sustainability. 11: USCS Engineering forms Automation Group to better guide fast growth and support existing automated operations. #BestinCold #BestinPeople #BestinLogistics #BestinAutomation #Sustainability #BestinSafety #TheShieldNewsletter Larry Alderfer Keith Mowery Dave Butterfield Mickey Hoffmann Mark Windmill Kimberly Paul Tom Hrivnak