POMPANO BEACH, FL - Following the West Coast Port Strike, Kingston Cross Dock and Cold Storage (KCDS) is reporting strong storage demand and increased interest in services from importers. One of South Florida’s leading cold storage and perishables logistics operations, the company has noticed a surge in requests for storage space.

“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.”

Kingston notes that its South Florida location is key, putting it in close proximity to key South Florida ports, the Pompano State Farmers Market, and the USDA inspection office. 

KCDS has seen a significant increase in interest for cold storage over the last several seasons, according to a press release. Outside factors like the West Coast port strike push storage capacity to new heights, Kingston says.

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