Americold NZ Limited (previously VersaCold NZ Limited) are industry specialists & leaders in New Zealand in the temperature controlled storage, warehousing, and distribution arenas. Combining over 30 years' experience in New Zealand (and backed by over 50 years' experience in Australia, U.S.A, and Canada) we have locations strategically located to cover all of New Zealand and are experts in 3PL and 4PL operations, with facilities to also provide ambient (dry) storage and customised delivery solutions as needed. Our operations feature over 30 years of proprietary technology & software development, and incorporate the latest in RF (Radio Frequency) terminal, barcode scanning, and voice picking technology where appropriate.
We are the trusted 3PL & 4PL operator for Temperature Controlled requirements in New Zealand, and have the flexibility to meet any needs in this area in addition to providing more conventional storage services. We work closely with the major transport operators in New Zealand and are happy to do so for customers who choose to manage their own logistics needs.
Our operation's feature a proprietary WMS (Warehouse Management System) that ensures product is accurately tracked and located within our distribution centres & facilities, and allows us to ensure a customer's product has reliable date rotation, picking, reporting, and many other functions. This advanced system features full RF & Voice Picking capability that can be enabled where required, and many other features.
Our distribution centres and warehouses feature facilities that include fully refrigerated loading areas, selective picking & storage, bulk storage, variable temperature (anything from +10 degrees Celsius to -30 degrees Celsius can usually be accommodated), blast freezing, cross-docking, and chilled, frozen & dry storage consolidated on one site. We can also handle non-standard packaging and goods, such as 44-gallon drums, medical products, and museum exhibits!
Our QSF (Quick Service Foods) Team provides a full 4PL service including Purchasing & Product Replenishment, Depot-to-Door Logistics Solutions, Invoicing, and more...
Most of our sites are fully Export Licensed for Meat & Fish, and all are for Dairy. Our dedicated and professional team are committed to providing our customers the best service and guaranteeing the integrity of their products and on-time availability.
Americold NZ Limited was previously known as VersaCold NZ Limited (2005-2012), P&O Cold Logistics (2000-2005), P&O Cold Storage (1988-2000), and Sockburn Coolstores (1981-1987). It incorporates the companies previously known as Eskimo Logistics and Barber Logistics, acquired in 2001 and 2008 respectively.
Americold NZ Limited is part of the Americold group headquartered at Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S.A. with 182 distribution centres and warehouses in 6 countries (New Zealand, Australia, U.S.A, Canada, Argentina, & China), and in Canada a further 38 facilities with sister company VersaCold Logistics Services.
