Major Group SIC 4222 - Refrigerated Warehousing And Storage

SIC 4222 - Refrigerated Warehousing And Storage

SIC 42 - Motor Freight Transportation And Warehousing
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- SIC 422 - Public Warehousing And Storage
  SIC 421 - Trucking And Courier Services, Except Air SIC 422 - Public Warehousing And Storage SIC 423 - Terminal And Joint Terminal Maintenance
  - SIC 4222 - Refrigerated Warehousing And Storage
    SIC 4221 - Farm Product Warehousing And Storage SIC 4222 - Refrigerated Warehousing And Storage SIC 4225 - General Warehousing And Storage SIC 4226 - Special Warehousing And Storage, Not Elsewhere Classified

Establishments primarily engaged in the warehousing and storage of perishable goods under refrigeration. The establishments may also rent locker space for the storage of food products for individual households and provide incidental services for processing, preparing, or packaging such food for storage. Establishments primarily selling frozen foods for home freezers (freezer and locker meat provisioners) are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5421.

Industry trends:

The refrigerated warehousing and storage industry (NAICS 4222) is experiencing dynamic changes driven by shifts in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and environmental considerations. There is a growing emphasis on enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability, with companies investing in eco-friendly refrigerants and energy-efficient cooling systems to meet regulatory standards and reduce carbon footprints. Advances in automation and IoT (Internet of Things) are also reshaping the industry, enabling more precise temperature control and inventory management, which reduce waste and improve overall operational efficiency.

Another significant trend is the increasing demand for cold storage facilities spurred by the expansion of the e-commerce grocery market and vaccine distribution needs. This surge is prompting companies to expand their storage capabilities and invest in large-scale, technologically advanced warehouses to cater to the rising demand for cold chain logistics.

Looking forward, the integration of blockchain technology for enhanced traceability and transparency in the supply chain is expected to gain traction. Moreover, innovations in AI and machine learning are anticipated to further optimize warehouse operations, predicting maintenance needs, and managing energy consumption more effectively. In summary, the refrigerated warehousing and storage industry is set for continued growth with a strong focus on sustainability, technology adoption, and capacity expansion in response to market demands.

This industry is comprised of:

Cheese warehouses

Cold storage locker rental

Food lockers, rental

Frozen food locker rental

Storage, frozen or refrigerated goods

Warehousing, cold storage or refrigerated

Explore related industries:

SIC 3632 - Household Refrigerators And Home And Farm Freezers SIC 5142 - Packaged Frozen Foods SIC 5421 - Meat And Fish (seafood) Markets, Including Freezer Provisioners

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