Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), Freeport Warehouse LLC, a subsidiary of North American Stevedoring Holding Co., and Port Freeport have officially inaugurated the "Cross-Dock #1" facility near Port Freeport's Velasco Container Terminal. This new facility, covering 80,000 square feet, is designed to enhance the efficiency of refrigerated cargo handling and improve supply chain operations. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a notable development in the collaboration between the three parties.
The Cross-Dock #1 facility features 84 bay doors and seven temperature-controlled rooms, ensuring a consistent cold chain for fresh produce. Its design includes expanded staging areas to alleviate truck congestion, supporting Fresh Del Monte's distribution of bananas, pineapples, and plantains across Texas and nearby markets. The facility aims to optimize logistics, providing streamlined refrigerated cargo management.
Since June 2024, Fresh Del Monte has operated weekly vessel calls to Port Freeport. The company's vessels, capable of carrying over 600 refrigerated containers per voyage, serve the region's fresh produce market. According to Raul Saca, Senior Vice President of Global Logistics at Fresh Del Monte, the facility is expected to enhance the company's logistics network in the region, supporting efficient distribution.
Andrew Murphy, CEO of North American Stevedoring Holding Co., emphasized the facility's role in maintaining the quality of refrigerated produce along the Gulf Coast. Ravi Singhania, Chairman of the Port Freeport Commission, noted the facility's contribution to local economic activity.
The new facility represents a significant addition to Port Freeport's infrastructure, providing enhanced capabilities for handling temperature-sensitive products and supporting the distribution of fresh produce throughout the southern United States.
For more information:
Amanda Veliz
Port Freeport
Tel: +1 (979) 233 2667
Email: [email protected]
Claudia Teresa Pou
Fresh Del Monte
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www.freshdelmonte.com
Andrew Murphy
North American Stevedoring Holding Co.
Tel: +1 (206) 436 8410
Email: [email protected]