POMPANO BEACH, FL. – Kingston Cross Dock and Cold Storage (KCDS), one of South Florida’s leading cold storage and perishables logistics operations, is reporting strong storage demand and increased interest in services from importers.
“We were fortunate to have invested heavily this offseason in our facility and team at KCDS. We were well prepared for the extra expansion in storage demand. It appears the mess out west with the port strike has diverted more perishable cargo into South Florida ports,” said Brian Osborne, General Manager of KCDS. “Demand for cold storage space during this period of time typically exceeds supply and we are receiving many calls for additional space.”
David O. Kingston, CEO of Kingston Companies, added, “Along with our GFS 100% Primus Certification for Food Safety, KCDS offers importers, marketers and distributors many advantages that include forced air pre-cooling, a 28-door truck loading dock, six individual temperature-controlled rooms, repacking and reconditioning capabilities, and transportation services. Further, our location is key for the region, being within close proximity of key South Florida ports, the Pompano State Farmers Market and even the U.S.D.A. inspection office. KCDS has already seen a significant increase in interest for cold storage over the last several seasons. When an outside factor like the west coast port strike happens, it pushes storage capacity to new heights. Nevertheless, I am proud of our team and how well they’ve handled the expansion in business.”
About Kingston Companies
* Kingston Cross Dock and Cold Storage is a state-of-the-art produce storage and shipping facility in Pompano Beach, FL. Learn more at http://www.kingstoncrossdock.com
* Kingston Fresh is one of the largest distributors and marketers of produce products including fresh potatoes, onions, berries, citrus, sweet pineapples, mango, melons and much more.(http://www.kingstonfresh.com)
* Associated Trucking Company (ATC) provides refrigerated, non-refrigerated, and flatbed transportation to all 48 states in the continental USA. We provide transportation services to the fresh produce, nursery, furniture and other industries. Learn more at http://www.associatedtrucking.com
Source: Kingston Companies
