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Manfredi Cold Storage has grown to over 1,800 truckloads ,” he said . “ Manfredi is by far the largest inland cold storage [ business ] servicing imported product . This growth has
Work is underway at Manfredi Cold Storage ’ s NJ location to add 2,000 pallet spots .
only been accomplished with our close proximity to the waterfront .”
At the company ’ s Kennett Square location , Manfredi is building a new drivers ’ lounge and cafeteria encompassing more than 5,000 square feet . Also under construction is an 18,000-square-foot dry warehouse for packaging material used in its packing operation , capable of storing more than 1,500 pallets of packaging , Manfredi said . The company is planning to add 2,000 pallet spots of cold storage space , bringing the Kennett Square site to a capacity of 32,000 pallets .
At its Pedricktown location , site work is underway to add 2,000 pallet spots , bringing the total storage capacity to 8,000 pallets and the packing room to 50,000 square feet , Manfredi said . Total buildout of this location will grow to 32,000 pallets as the customer base grows .
“ Manfredi is poised to become not just a storage and handling warehouse but a consolidation center for all things produce ,” he said .
To capitalize on the growing logistics and warehousing operations being
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The trusted name in transportation and warehousing , East Coast Warehouse & Distribution is proud to serve Philadelphia .
Headquartered in Elizabeth , NJ , East Coast Warehouse ’ s state-of-the-art , Safe Quality Food ( SQF ) -certified facilities , expedited US Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) exam services , and transportation capabilities offer an endto-end solution that is sophisticated and seamless . With nearly 72 million cubic feet of temperature-controlled space ; access to multiple port-centric locations across the US ; and nationwide , fast , reliable and costeffective TL , LTL , FTL , drayage , brokerage , transportation management and final-mile delivery services , East Coast Warehouse helps customers optimize supply chain efficiencies . The company ’ s comprehensive global platform , strong corporate values and an unwavering commitment to customer service excellence are why it boasts many of the world ’ s most recognizable food and beverage brands as loyal customers .
In Philadelphia , the company is quickly becoming a major port player via its designation as a Centralized Examination Station ( CES ) by CBP and via its services , which include container storage , cross docking , drayage and a full suite of transportation and brokerage services via Safeway Trucking Corporation and Safeway Logistics Solutions , respectively .
From expanding its Philadelphia location to its expansion into Baltimore and Savannah , Ga ., the company continues to look for ways to increase its footprint and has plans for additional expansion in
2024 and beyond . East Coast Warehouse partnered with and received an investment from Equity Group Investments , the private investment firm of Sam Zell , as it expands into new geographies .
For the last four years , Inbound Logistics named Safeway Trucking a Top 100 Trucker , and Food Logistics Magazine has recognized East Coast Warehouse as one of their Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers each year since 2015 . In addition , the company has received several sustainability awards for its ongoing commitment to sustainability and its work in driving sustainable improvements in the supply chain — from becoming one of the largest solar-powered warehouses in the Northeast to the implementation of programs and initiatives that promote environmental stewardship . n
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