DES PLAINES, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CJ Logistics America, a leading innovative supply chain and technology company, has officially opened its new cold storage warehouse in Gainesville, Georgia.
First announced earlier this year, this 270,000 square foot facility is located in the heart of the poultry production capital of the world and offers direct access to major highways and railways, including I-985, I-85 and the Norfolk Southern railway system.
The building features Alta EXPERT Refrigeration Systems and QFM blast freezing, advanced cold chain technologies that ensure CJ Logistics America’s customers receive top-of-the-line storage services. The blast freezing system will bring products to desired temperatures in 24 hours, and there will be three separate storage rooms to meet different product needs including finished goods, bakery items and proteins. There are also 30,000 racked pallet positions along with a USDA office and inspection room on-site.
“Today’s top global businesses demand exceptional service, and that is precisely why we built this facility – to offer them the best,” said Kevin Coleman, CEO of CJ Logistics America. “This distribution center, with its state-of-the-art technology and premier location, further establishes CJ Logistics as a top provider of cold chain solutions for leading brands.”
About CJ Logistics
CJ Logistics provides integrated global supply chain services, maximizing customer value through continuous improvement and innovation. Currently, CJ Logistics operates technology-driven logistics businesses at 280 bases in 40 countries around the world. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, CJ Logistics prioritizes the well-being of the end consumer. CJ Logistics offers an integrated, one-stop SCM service platform with air and sea international freight forwarding, warehousing and transportation contract logistics, asset-based trucking, parcel and express delivery, and supply chain consulting. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, CJ Logistics helps customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change.
