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PhilaPort expects its growth trajectory to continue .
“ We get inquiries all the time from brand names , BCOs ... we want to try to accommodate them the best we can and grow the port .”
developed in the region , PhilaPort is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on I-95 Revive , a master plan to connect the Interstate 95 corridor and local roads more directly to the port . The multiphase initiative includes five major projects that are in various stages of design or construction , a positive for shippers who desire a more direct connection to the port .
PhilaPort doesn ’ t anticipate its growth trajectory will stop any time soon .
“ We get inquiries all the time from brand names , BCOs — they ’ re looking for alternatives , and so we want to try to accommodate them the best we can and grow the port ,” Mahoney said . “ The future is really , really bright .” n
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Our name says it all
Dedicated to handling , blast freezing , storing and transporting your inventory in a modern , temperature-controlled warehouse , First Choice Freezer & Cold Storage uses the safest and most efficient means . The company mission , backed by state-of-theart equipment , is to provide excellence and complete customer satisfaction .
First Choice and its sister company , M & O , are both located in Vineland , NJ , convenient to the Port of Philadelphia . Together , they provide a unique advantage — a large volume of storage space in proximity to major East Coast cities .
First Choice ( 396 N . Mill Road ): This facility was purchased in 2001 , with major renovations and expansions completed in 2007 , 2014 and 2017 . It now offers over 300,000 square feet of storage . In 2020 , the entire building was refaced and the wall panels replaced for better climate control and aesthetics .
M & O ( 1200 N . Mill Road ): This facility was opened in January 2019 . M & O has undergone significant expansions in 2020 , 2021 and 2022 for a total offering of over
440,000 square feet of storage .
First Choice Freezer & Cold Storage ’ s facilities utilize the latest in innovative inventory management , providing secondto-none integrated supply chain execution capabilities and efficiencies in distribution , fulfillment and public refrigerated warehouse operations . RF-driven capabilities allow real-time tracking and reporting , minimizing cost while increasing productivity . The business also operates a dedicated fleet of refrigerated and dry trucks that run shuttle services daily to points between customer locations .
As members of the Global Cold Chain
Alliance , the company adheres to their best practices and industry standards for safety . We are regularly inspected by the FDA , USDA and third-party entities to ensure the strictest food safety standards are met . We have a certified HACCP plan in place for every critical control point of operation .
All facilities are owned and operated by The Levari Group , LLC , a family business that has experienced significant growth since its formation in 2001 . Representing over three generations of expertise in the agriculture transportation and warehousing industry , First Choice Freezer & Cold Storage is your choice . n
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