{"id":15753,"date":"2025-09-03T18:51:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T23:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/americold-opens-first-import-export-hub-in-partnership-with-cpkc-unlocking-a-new-era-of-food-flow-across-north-america\/15753\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T13:51:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T18:51:51","slug":"americold-opens-first-import-export-hub-in-partnership-with-cpkc-unlocking-a-new-era-of-food-flow-across-north-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/americold-opens-first-import-export-hub-in-partnership-with-cpkc-unlocking-a-new-era-of-food-flow-across-north-america\/15753\/","title":{"rendered":"Americold Opens First Import-Export Hub in Partnership with CPKC, Unlocking a New Era of Food Flow Across North America"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Developed in partnership withCanadian Pacific Kansas City(TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) (CPKC), the 335,000-square-foot facility is Americold\u2019s first on the CPKC rail network and a key hub for theMexico Midwest Express (MMX), North America\u2019s only single-line rail service for refrigerated goods between the U.S. and Mexico.<\/p>\n

Key features include on-site USDA inspections to eliminate border delays; load capacity exceeding 50,000 pounds per container to reduce highway congestion; and a 300-mile service radius supporting regional food flow. Beyond the immediate region, the facility also serves as a strategic consolidation point for longer-haul shipments, including flows from Canada to Mexico, particularly for customers facing border inefficiencies or trucking capacity challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is more than infrastructure \u2013 it\u2019s a fully integrated solution that connects food producers to consumers faster and more efficiently,\u201d saidGeorge Chappelle, CEO of Americold. \u201cBy combining our cold storage capabilities and food flow expertise with CPKC\u2019s rail network, we\u2019re creating a new North American cold chain that delivers real value to our customers. Simply put, we\u2019ve unlocked a better way to move food.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis grand opening marks the realization of a shared vision and what is today a growing strategic collaboration delivering new rail service products to the market,\u201d saidKeith Creel, President and CEO of CPKC. \u201cThis facility is the first of many across our unrivaled North American network. By combining Americold with our secure, single-line cross-border service, we have created a new refrigerated supply chain for our customers shipping food and other temperature-controlled products across Canada, the United States and Mexico.\u201d<\/p>\n

This Kansas City hub is part of abroader network of Import-Export HubsAmericold is developing through strategic partnerships to supportglobal trade lanesand enable thefast, seamless movement of foodacross North America and around the world. It reflects the power ofpublic-private collaborationto modernize infrastructure and improve how food moves from origin to destination.<\/p>\n

\u201cKansas City proudly welcomes Americold to our thriving business landscape,\u201d said Mayor Quinton Lucas. \u201cWith direct rail connectivity through CPKC and a talented local workforce, this new facility highlights how strategic partnerships can reshape industries and accelerate innovation. We\u2019re excited to be at the center of that transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project is expected to create nearly190 new jobsand significantly enhance regional and cross-border food logistics.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmericold\u2019s investment in Kansas City not only brings new jobs \u2013 it brings opportunity,\u201d said Tracey Lewis, President and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC). \u201cThis project strengthens our logistics infrastructure and creates pathways for local talent to thrive in a fast-growing sector. It\u2019s the kind of momentum we love to see for our city and our people.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAmericold\u2019s new facility is an exciting development for the Kansas City area and its thriving logistics sector,\u201d said Governor Mike Kehoe. \u201cMissouri\u2019s affordability, strategic location, and access to infrastructure continue to encourage investment and job creation. We\u2019re proud to see an industry leader like Americold choose our state while further strengthening the local economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAmericold\u2019s grand opening represents an exciting step forward for our transportation sector,\u201d said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to see how this company\u2019s investment will create new opportunities across the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is always exciting when a company opens its doors in Missouri,\u201d said Subash Alias, CEO of Missouri Partnership. \u201cAmericold is joining nearly 20,000 distribution and logistics companies in the state who are benefitting from Missouri\u2019s central location, solid infrastructure, and low business costs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project was supported byMissouri Partnership, theCity of Kansas City,Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City,KC SmartPort,Missouri Department of Economic Development,Missouri One Start,Evergy, andSpire.<\/p>\n

About Americold<\/strong>
Americold (NYSE: COLD)isa global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with amore than 120-year legacyof innovation and reliability. With more than230 facilitiesacross North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America \u2013 totaling approximately1.4 billion refrigerated cubic feet \u2013 Americold ensures the safe, efficient movement ofrefrigerated productsworldwide.<\/p>\n

Our facilities are anintegral part of the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers withtailored, value-added servicessupported by responsive and reliable supply chains. Leveraging deep industry expertise, smart technology, and sustainable practices, Americold deliversworld-class servicethat creates lasting value for our customers and the communities we serve. Visitwww.americold.com<\/a>to learn more.<\/p>\n

About CPKC<\/strong><\/p>\n

With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and M\u00e9xico, with unrivaled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf Coast to L\u00e1zaro C\u00e1rdenas, M\u00e9xico. Stretching approximately 20,000 route miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visitcpkcr.com<\/a>to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC.<\/p>\n

Media Relations:<\/strong>
Elizabeth McMillan, APR
Telephone: 762-821-9631
Email: mediarelations@americold.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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ATLANTA, GA. and KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Americold Realty Trust, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services, today celebrates thegrand openingof its new$100+ million Import-Export Hubin Kansas City, Missouri.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15753"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15753"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15753\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15760,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15753\/revisions\/15760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15753"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}