RLS Logistics, a leading third-generation provider of cold chain solutions, through its affiliate RLS Partners, announced their new warehouse partner, RLS Complete, is set to open Q1 of 2022 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Tippmann Innovation will be leading the facility construction, according to a press release.
“It has been over 20 years since a public 3PL warehouse has opened in the New England region,” Bryan Hedge, president and regional partner, RLS Complete said. “We offer a complete solution to customers from our state of the art building, technology platform, and transportation services, including our Walmart transportation logistics.”
The facility will provide frozen and refrigerated food distributors, processors, and importers in the Springfield, MA, and Boston, MA region with public cold storage warehouse capacity relief and access to RLS’ temperature controlled less than truckload shipping programs. The 83,000 sq. ft. temperature controlled facility will boast 18,000 pallet positions with the support of their mobile racking system. The mobile racking system allows the facility to hold 40-45% more pallet positions than the standard double deep racking. The facility will also use an environmentally friendly refrigeration system that consumes less electricity than traditional ammonia-based systems, reinforcing the company’s sustainability initiatives.
The cold storage warehouse will also offer multiple temperature zones and value added services, including blast freezing, USDA reinspection, and EDI capabilities.