ELIZABETH, NJ – November 19, 2020 – East Coast Warehouse & Distribution, a leading temperature-controlled logistics provider to the food and beverage industry, announced today its commitment to the Port of New York/New Jersey and the Port of Entry of the Delaware River and Bay in Philadelphia by extending its lease commitments and presence in each market.
On the Port of New York/New Jersey, East Coast Warehouse has extended its lease in Jersey City for more than 300,000 square feet by 10 years, and on the Port of Entry to the Delaware River and Bay in Philadelphia, it has extended its lease for more than 60,000 square feet by five years.
“Though the pandemic has created unforeseen changes to our daily operations, and to the food and beverage supply chain specifically, we have continued to improve productivity, maximize flexibility and offer an increased speed to customer,” said East Coast Warehouse CEO Jamie Overley. “We thank our partners on each port as their support has helped us to respond rapidly to today’s complex business challenges and has enabled us to continue to serve as the supply chain partner of choice for our customers.”
With over 1.7 million square feet of temperature-controlled warehouse space strategically located on the Port of New York/New Jersey and in Philadelphia, East Coast Warehouse’s full suite of solutions, Safe Quality Food certification and flexible business model have helped it demonstrate its leadership status throughout the industry.
The company continues to receive awards for its full suite of services and commitment to best-in-class customer service. This year alone, it was named to Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider list, Food Logistics’ Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list, and its sister company, Safeway Trucking Corporation, was named to Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 Trucking Companies list.
For more information on East Coast Warehouse, visit www.ecwd.staging.wpengine.com.
About East Coast Warehouse & Distribution
For more than 65 years, East Coast Warehouse & Distribution has served as a preeminent 4PL leader, offering integrated temperature-controlled logistics services to food and beverage importers. Its state-of-the-art, 49 million cubic square foot facility strategically located in an overweight zone on the Port of New York/New Jersey and in Philadelphia, expedited U.S. Customs and Border Protection Exam Services, transportation capabilities and value-added services offers clients a 4PL end-to-end solution that is sophisticated and seamless. For more information, please visit www.ecwd.staging.wpengine.com.