U.S. market · Facility planned for Q1 2027
Cold storage in Chicago
We are bringing food-grade cold storage to the Chicago area. Our ORD-001 facility, planned for Q1 2027, will offer refrigerated and freezer storage, and we are taking inquiries from shippers now.
Where we are today
Cold storage for the Chicago area
Our Chicago facility, ORD-001, is planned to open in Q1 2027 with refrigerated and freezer storage. Until it opens, we are building our customer list in the Chicago area so that capacity is matched to real demand from day one. If you have product that needs cold storage in Chicago, or expect to in 2027, tell us your pallet count, temperature range and timing now.
Blue Dot Cold Storage runs food-grade cold storage and 3PL warehousing in the Greater Toronto Area. We operate three facilities in the GTA with 108,724 sq ft and about 2.5 million cubic feet of space and 15,777 pallet positions. Our customers store chilled food, beverages, dairy and pharmaceutical products with us. They count on 24/7 temperature monitoring, lot and expiry tracking, and an order accuracy of 98.9%.
That operation is the model for every new market. The controls, the online inventory portal and the way we bill are the same wherever we store your product.
| Market | the Chicago area |
|---|---|
| Status | Facility planned for Q1 2027 |
| Temperature classes | Cooler 0–4 °C · Frozen −18 °C · Ambient / dry, by project |
| Services | Pallet storage, cross docking, case picking, pick/pack, labelling, kitting, lot and expiry tracking |
| Minimum | 100 pallets |
| Billing | Per pallet, weekly |
What you get
A cold storage 3PL built for audits
Our operation is audited and approved by food and pharmaceutical customers. These are the standards we run.
- Temperatures monitored 24/7, with temperature logs available on request for your audits
- Fully refrigerated docks at YYZ-2, so the cold chain holds from trailer to rack
- Orders received by 10:00 AM ship the following day
- Recall-ready: any lot traced in under 2 hours
- Daily facility inspections
- Segregated allergen areas
- Certified organic handling
- Built to GMP standards, audited and approved by food and pharmaceutical customers
- Documented pest control program
- Security cameras, alarm monitoring and controlled access
- Online inventory portal: stock on hand, lots, expiry dates and orders
- Lot and expiry tracking with first-expired, first-out rotation
Getting started
How to reach us about Chicago
Send your details
Choose the Chicago area in the quote form and tell us your temperature, pallet count, product and timing.
Talk it through
We review your volume and requirements and reply by email, or call you if you prefer.
Plan your start
We agree on space, services and a start date that fits your supply chain.
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Common questions
Do you have a cold storage warehouse in Chicago today?
Not yet. Our Chicago facility, ORD-001, is planned for Q1 2027 with refrigerated and freezer storage. We are taking inquiries now so we can plan space around confirmed volume.
Is there a minimum?
Yes. Storage accounts start at 100 pallets. If you are below that today but growing, tell us your forecast in the quote form.
How is storage billed?
Storage is billed per pallet on a weekly cycle. Handling and value-added services such as pick/pack or labelling are quoted separately, so you only pay for what you use. We do not publish rates because every account is quoted on its volume and handling.
Can you handle allergen or organic products?
Yes. We keep segregated allergen areas and are certified for organic handling. Tell us about allergens and certifications in your quote request so we can plan where your product is stored.
What does working with Blue Dot look like today?
Our operating facilities are in Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario. U.S. customers can see how we run a cold storage operation there: 24/7 temperature monitoring, lot and expiry tracking, and an online inventory portal. The same standards apply to every market we enter.
Need cold storage in Chicago?
Tell us your pallet count, temperature and timing. We reply by email.