Cold storage facility exterior

North Island Cold Storage Network

Secure, temperature-controlled warehousing across Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Napier — optimised for perishable freight and fast distribution across New Zealand.

Network overview

Choicepulse operates multiple bonded and non-bonded cold storage locations on the North Island, linked by dedicated refrigerated transport lanes and integrated inventory management.

  • Cold chain visibility with pallet-level scanning
  • Bonded and customs-friendly handling
  • Short- and long-term storage options
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Locations & capacity

Strategic footprint to minimise transit time to major ports and retail hubs.

Auckland8,400 pallets
Tauranga3,200 pallets
Hamilton2,600 pallets
Napier1,400 pallets

Transport links

Reverse-logistics, consolidated last-mile, and chilled LTL/FTL lanes with temperature monitoring.

  • Daily departures to South Island
  • Dedicated reefers and pallet flatracks
  • Cross-dock options to reduce dwell time

Compliance & QA

HACCP-aligned procedures, GMP-friendly handling and temperature audit trails for export-grade produce.

Temperature controlled pallets

Temperature zones & handling

Dedicated chambers and dynamic segregation for chilled, frozen and ambient-sensitive products.

  • Frozen: -25°C to -18°C, blast-freeze capability
  • Chilled: 0°C to 4°C, regulated airflow
  • Ambient-controlled: 8°C to 15°C options available

Services & integrations

End-to-end services that integrate with your sales and logistics platforms.

  • Pick & pack, e-fulfilment and CPG retail replenishment
  • Inventory management (API/EDI integrations)
  • Value-add: labelling, kitting, QC sampling

Service selector

Choose the service that fits your flow:

Case studies

Recent projects demonstrating capacity and turnaround improvements.

Case study: seafood export
Seafood export

Reduced export dwell time by 48% through bonded cross-dock and night departures.

Case study: fresh produce
Fresh produce

Integrated traceability and pallet-level cooling for consistent shelf life.

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Operations partnership

Dedicated ops lead and SLA-driven KPIs for national retail rollouts.

FAQ — Cold storage North Island

Continuous logging with alerts for excursions; pallet-level sensors available on request.

Yes — bonded storage and customs facilitation are available at key North Island sites.

Standard intake within 24–48 hours; expedited same-day acceptance available based on slot and lane.