
Cold Storage Warehousing in Phoenix, Arizona
Smart Warehousing’s Phoenix cold storage facility is strategically located in Copperwing Logistics Park, offering direct access to major distribution markets across Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado. Positioned to support high-volume throughput, the facility is ideal for case picking and container handling operations. With logistical advantages for cargo moving through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the facility serves as a key hub for cold chain logistics in the Southwest.
Phoenix Cold Storage Warehouse
Purpose-built for flexibility and efficiency, Smart Warehousing’s Phoenix facility offers advanced cold storage capabilities to support a wide range of operational needs. With fully convertible, racked rooms and high dock capacity, it’s equipped to handle complex distribution demands for frozen and refrigerated goods.
Facility Specs:
- 293,265 Square Feet
- 40,572 Pallet Positions
- Temperature Range: –10°F to 40°F
- BRCGS Certified
Cold Storage Services in Phoenix, AZ
Flexible storage with frozen, refrigerated, and convertible rooms for diverse temperature needs.
Supply Chain Logistics Advantages of Phoenix, Arizona
Strategic Location
Greater Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing hubs for e-commerce, distribution, and logistics in the United States. With direct access to major Southwestern and West Coast markets, businesses can reach more than 35 million people across seven states within a single day’s truck haul, including the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The region’s location enables quick, efficient connections to both domestic and international customers.
Comprehensive Transportation Network
Phoenix offers strong multimodal connectivity through four major interstate highways (I-8, I-10, I-17, and I-40), Union Pacific and BNSF rail service, and 17 airports—including Phoenix Sky Harbor International and Mesa Gateway Airport, the future home of the first joint U.S.–Mexico inspection facility. A well-designed street and highway grid system supports reliable, high-capacity freight movement.
Reliable Infrastructure & Power
Arizona ranks second in the nation for power grid reliability, experiencing 73% fewer natural disasters than neighboring California and averaging only 33 hours of disturbances over the past decade. This stability reduces operational risk and ensures consistent uptime for logistics and fulfillment operations.
Competitive Operating Costs
Greater Phoenix provides a cost advantage over many peer markets, with industrial lease rates averaging more than 10% lower than Las Vegas and the Inland Empire. The region also offers lower payroll costs compared to Las Vegas, Riverside, and Reno, all while maintaining one of the largest talent pools in the western U.S.
Robust Workforce & Talent Pipeline
With more than 300,000 qualified workers in e-commerce, logistics, and distribution occupations, Phoenix has the second-largest talent pool in the western United States. Local colleges and universities offer industry-focused programs in supply chain management, logistics technologies, and warehouse operations, ensuring a steady stream of skilled professionals.
Source: Greater Phoenix Economic Council
