Lineage Inc, the world’s largest temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, has broken ground for its newest automated cold storage facility in the Dallas Metroplex. The project is part of the Novi, Michigan-headquartered company’s previous announcement to design, build and operate two next-generation cold storage warehouses that expand automation capabilities in key USA markets for a major customer.
The facility’s strategic location in Hutchins, Texas, has been chosen to support the needs of food and beverage producers, retailers and distributors. With its central position in the continental United States and combination of major highways, airports and rail lines, the Dallas area can reach a significant majority of the nation’s population as well as Mexico and other international market quickly and efficiently.
“Dallas has long been a key market for ua, serving as a critical connecting point between food producers and the global food supply chain,” said Tim Smith, chief commercial officer at Lineage. “The groundbreaking of our newest automated facility underscores commitment to improving and expanding capabilities for customers, utilizing advanced technologies to reimagine how the cold chain operates and feeds the world.”
The facility is located in Dallas County’s Prime Pointe Park, which sits adjacent to Union Pacific Railroad’s Dallas Intermodal Terminal. Lineage celebrated the groundbreaking alongside officials from the City of Hutchins, Texas, and representatives from Prime Pointe Park and Union Pacific.
“The groundbreaking for this new cold storage facility marks an exciting day for our community,” said Mayor Mario Vasquez. “It demonstrates that we are committed to attracting top-tier businesses and supporting supply chains that enhance our regional economy.”
“We’re excited to welcome Lineage, a long-time partner of Union Pacific, to Prime Pointe, one of our premier focus sites,” said Kenny Rocker, Union Pacific Railroad’s executive vice president for marketing and sales. “Sites like this make it easier and faster for businesses to connect to our 23-state network and tap into the efficiencies of rail.”
The facility is expected to begin operating in late 2027 and will feature advanced automation including the proprietary LinOS warehouse execution system. The project builds on the Lineage’s existing footprint in Texas, where the company operates 18 sites that offer temperature-controlled warehousing, blast freezing, case picking, USDA and FDA inspections, integrated transportation solutions and other services.
