From ship to shore to store
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
PHILADELPHIA TRADE AND LOGISTICS
SeaCube Container Leasing for the decommissioning , demolition and remediation of the site in stages , including the removal of 850,000 barrels
Continued interest in cold chain facilities has reinforced SeaCube ’ s reefer investment strategy .
of tank products and 950 miles of pipeline . Most of the demolished material will be recycled or used in aspects of the campus development , preventing thousands of tons of materials from going to landfills .
Additionally , NorthPoint , a Midwestbased industrial development firm , is developing the Keystone Trade Center industrial complex in Bucks County . Once home to U . S . Steel ’ s Fairless Works site , the complex ’ s construction included environmental remediation — the soil was contaminated with heavy metals and napthalene , a hazardous chemical used to produce plastics and dyes .
More than 3.2 million square feet of space has been leased to international , national and local tenants so far , according to NorthPoint . A second set of buildings , totaling approximately 3.4 million square feet , was recently completed and is now available for leasing .
Expansion is also imminent for Manfredi Cold Storage , with five projects either under construction or soon to start , said company president Frank Manfredi .
“ What started out as a three-load cooler
From ship to shore to store
One of the East Coast ’ s major warehousing sites , Manfredi Cold Storage & Distribution ( MCS & D ) specializes in chilled fruit , food and frozen foodstuffs . The business is currently operating 425,000 square feet of temperature-controlled warehouse space with 30,000 pallet positions of storage capacity in Kennett Square , Pa .
Its Pedricktown , NJ , location features inspection-capable docks , storage capacity for 6,000 pallet positions and a 30,000-squarefoot packing room . Phase 3 for NJ is currently under way , with plans to add 4,000 pallet positions and a 15,000-square-foot packing room . Final buildout will total 600,000 square feet of warehouse space and 32,000 pallet positions .
MCS & D uses low-density racking and computerized wireless information systems to improve air circulation and quick truck turnaround while keeping customers fully informed . IT is available on site with full EDI service capability .
Pre-conditioning and ripening services are also available . MCS & D has 8 forced air ripening rooms and 4 pre-cooling chambers . The business also has service for 4 rail cars and is in the process of expanding to accommodate 6 additional cars .
In the event of a power failure , Manfredi ’ s warehouse has full automatic generator backup . The business receives annual thirdparty audits from Primus and organic certification via CCOF .
Truckload and LTL distribution services are available via Manfredi Logistics ’ asset-based , company-owned equipment throughout the mid-Atlantic and northeast , with daily lanes into the Midwest . Inland transportation offers pier drayage from all Delaware River ports utilizing company-owned-and-operated equipment , hauling both containerized and breakbulk shipments . Manfredi recently introduced a daily market shuttle moving LTL and full truckload into the New York market .
Repacking services include quality personalized bagging , custom labeling and reconditioning services featuring 13 packing lines , including a combination of 26 Giro , Daumar and Volm baggers . Inventories are updated in real time and customers can view progress through Manfredi ’ s inventory control system . Hand packing is also key to the business — 10 fully lighted production lines provide the highest-quality service available in the industry .
Manfredi takes pride in its ability to develop leadership and create an environment for employees to master processes while taking care of grower and customer needs . n
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