Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

RLS Logistics is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider in the United States, specializing in temperature-controlled supply chain solutions. Headquartered in Glassboro, New Jersey, the company offers a comprehensive suite of cold chain services including transportation, warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, and integrated logistics management for food and beverage brands nationwide.

Core Business and Offerings

RLS Logistics provides end-to-end logistics support tailored to the unique needs of perishable and frozen product supply chains. Their primary services include:

• LTL and TL Transportation Services

  • Temperature-controlled less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (TL) transportation
  • Nationwide network coverage with a focus on food safety and on-time performance
  • Real-time tracking, route optimization, and GPS-monitored fleets

• Cold Storage Warehousing

  • Multiple USDA- and FDA-approved facilities offering frozen (-20°F), refrigerated (35°F), and dry storage
  • Energy-efficient, modern infrastructure with racking systems, blast freezing, and value-added services like case picking and repacking

• E-commerce Fulfillment Services

  • Specialized in direct-to-consumer fulfillment of frozen and refrigerated products
  • Integration with major e-commerce platforms
  • Branded packaging, kitting, and real-time inventory visibility

• Managed Logistics Solutions

  • Powered by their proprietary Accelefrate platform
  • Transportation and warehouse management services tailored to food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers
  • Freight audit and payment, rate negotiation, KPI reporting, and carrier management

Specialization and Competitive Strengths

RLS Logistics stands out for its exclusive focus on cold chain logistics and its vertically integrated service model. Key differentiators include:

• Cold Chain Expertise: Over 50 years of specialization in frozen and refrigerated logistics for perishable food products.
• Asset-Based and Non-Asset-Based Capabilities: Hybrid model allows flexibility and scalability for customers with diverse logistics needs.
• Technology-Driven Operations: Use of warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and real-time visibility tools to ensure data-driven logistics execution.
• Sustainability Initiatives: LEED-certified buildings, electric lift trucks, and energy-efficient refrigeration systems.

Network and Infrastructure

RLS Logistics operates a national network of cold storage facilities and transportation hubs, strategically positioned to service high-demand regions:

• Facilities: Locations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Florida
• Warehouse Capacity: Hundreds of thousands of pallet positions across frozen, refrigerated, and ambient zones
• Transportation Fleet: GPS-tracked, temperature-controlled tractors and trailers equipped with electronic monitoring

Their infrastructure enables two-day shipping coverage to over 95% of the U.S. population, making them a preferred logistics partner for time-sensitive food shipments.

Industries and Client Segments

RLS serves a wide range of food sector clients, including:

• Frozen and refrigerated food manufacturers
• Grocery retailers and food distributors
• Meal kit and direct-to-consumer brands
• Foodservice companies and importers/exporters

They provide customized logistics strategies to both Fortune 500 brands and fast-growing startups.

Certifications and Compliance

RLS Logistics maintains rigorous standards to ensure food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence:

• BRCGS Certified Cold Storage Facilities
• FDA and USDA Registered
• Organic Handling Certification (where applicable)
• Carrier Safety Ratings and DOT Compliance

They are also part of industry associations such as the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) and the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW).

Financial and Operational Highlights

• Founded: 1968
• Employees: 500+ logistics professionals
• Annual Shipments: Over 1 million temperature-controlled shipments handled
• E-commerce Orders Fulfilled: Hundreds of thousands of direct-to-consumer frozen food packages annually

RLS has experienced consistent year-over-year growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, including the launch of the RLS Logistics Network—an alliance of regional cold storage providers under a unified platform.

Achievements and Recognition

• Named a Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider by Food Logistics magazine
• Recipient of multiple sustainability awards for green infrastructure investments
• High customer retention rate, with long-standing relationships built on reliability, transparency, and service excellence

RLS Logistics continues to lead the transformation of the cold chain logistics sector in the U.S., providing scalable, technology-driven, and customer-centric solutions that help food brands grow and thrive in an increasingly competitive and regulated environment.