Americold , a logistics, real estate and value-added services company with controlled temperature, inaugurated its new Import and Export Center in Kansas City, Missouri , with an investment of more than 120 million dollars, which will serve to initiate refrigerated service via train between Mexico and the United States.
Developed in partnership with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) , the 335,000-square-foot facility will be key to the Mexico Midwest Express (MMX) rail service .
Key features include on-site USDA inspections to eliminate border delays ; a cargo capacity exceeding 50,000 pounds per container to reduce highway congestion; and a 300-mile service radius to support the regional flow of food.
In a statement, the firm noted that beyond the immediate region, the facility also serves as a strategic consolidation point for longer-distance shipments, including flows from Canada to Mexico , particularly for customers facing border inefficiencies or trucking capacity challenges.
“This is more than infrastructure; it’s a fully integrated solution that connects food producers to consumers faster and more efficiently. By combining our cold storage capabilities and food flow expertise with CPKC’s rail network, we’re creating a new North American cold chain that delivers real value to our customers. Simply put, we’ve found a better way to move food,” said George Chappelle, CEO of Americold.
This facility is part of a broader network of import and export centers the company is developing through strategic partnerships to support global trade routes and enable the rapid and seamless movement of food in North America and around the world.
“This grand opening marks the realization of a shared vision and what is now a growing strategic collaboration that brings new rail service products to market,” said Keith Creel, president and CEO of CPKC.
The project is expected to create nearly 190 new jobs and significantly improve regional and cross-border food logistics .
The project was supported by the Missouri Partnership, the City of Kansas City, the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC) , KC SmartPort, the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Missouri One Start, Evergy, and Spire.
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