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c o l d -c hain c omp a n i e s are making


major new investments in t emperatu re- control led capabilities. The 3PL providers are also putting together networks of temperature- controlled distribution facilities across the country. The new projects range


from Cool Port, an advanced cold storage and logistics facility in Oakland, CA, to the port of Savannah, GA, whose ambitious expansion plans include perishable exports as well as imports. Less prominent points of entry such as Laredo, Texas, and Mobile, AL, are also expanding temperature- controlled facilities to capture perishables business. Meanwhile, traditional perishables powerhouses such as the ports of Philadelphia and Wilmington, Del., are also stepping up their games. Philadelphia’s nearly $1 billion investment in infrastructure includes refrigerated warehousing and distribution capabilities, and the port recently announced the first


fresh beef imports


from Argentina in nearly two decades. Wilmington, where imported perishables represent nearly half of total tonnage, has a $500 million spending plan that


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Lineage Cool Port Oakland is an advanced storage and transportation hub designed as an international gateway for temperature- controlled cargo. (Lineage Logistics photo)


The Mid-Atlantic ports are


vowing to stay in the game, however. “While new USDA rules related to cold treatment will divert some fresh fruit to


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“refrigerated centric” container terminal. This growth reflects not only


shoppers’ desires for healthier food and traditionally out- of-season produce, but also broader trends in international trade. A net exporter of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables in 1970, the United States is now a net importer, according to the Congressional Research Service.


Looser restrictions Beyond the obvious includes a major new


opportunities for growth, the heightened competition also reflects federal regulatory changes, which have loosened restrictions on perishables ports of entry. Formerly restricted to cooler Mid-Atlantic ports for pest- control measures, perishables now can be brought in from South America through


“Cool Port sets a new standard for efficiency, food safety and speed in the temperature-controlled and transportation industry.” – Greg Lehmkuhl, Lineage


more southerly ports and distributed more efficiently to Southeastern markets. The changes are evident


to temperature-controlled specialists such as East Coast Warehouse. “We are also seeing increased competition among the ports to attract importers and exporters of perishables. These are markets where warehouse space is already tight, driven by big box retailer growth, and where we’re dealing with larger ships and congestion. Ports have and are making considerable investments in infrastructure as a result of these challenges, and to make them more attractive to the perishables market,” noted CEO Jamie Overly.


Fresh produce is in our DNA.


Consumer demand for fresh produce is at an all-time high. Generations of experienced, dedicated workers means we get it to the tables faster and fresher! Centrally located in one of the largest U.S. population centers, PhilaPort is a vital cold chain gateway. We’re home to the nation’s leading buyers, sellers and packing centers. We have ample refrigerated and freezer warehousing including the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market — one of the world’s largest enclosed, secure cold chain produce markets. It all adds up to one East Coast U.S. port determined to change your expectations.


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