Vertical Cold Storage, a developer and operator of temperature-controlled distribution centers sponsored by real estate investment firm Platform Ventures, purchased a frozen distribution center near the Port of Savannah in Pooler, Georgia. 

“Our Pooler cold storage facility is just nine miles from the Port of Savannah, the fastest-growing container terminal in the United States. With its strategic location near the port, high-capacity blast freezing, and comprehensive import/export capabilities, this facility enables us to provide our customers with faster, more efficient access to global markets,” said West Hutchison, president and CEO of Vertical Cold Storage.

The facility is nearly 350,000 square feet, has 40 dock doors and includes over 35,000 pallet positions. Built in 2013, it has the capacity to blast freeze up to 40 loads per day and features an extended dock designed to support high volumes of imports and exports. Storage areas have temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Fahrenheit to +40 degrees Fahrenheit. The warehouse is USDA inspection certified.

The facility is perfectly suited for handling frozen import/export commodities like poultry, seafood, produce, and other perishable products. 

“Georgia Ports is delighted to welcome Vertical Cold Storage to the greater Savannah area and know they will be very successful. We will work to ensure that Vertical Cold Storage and its customers see all the benefits of doing business in Southeast Georgia, including a highly skilled workforce and an efficient intermodal network,” said Flavio Batista, chief commercial officer of Georgia Ports.

About Vertical Cold Storage
Vertical Cold Storage is an industry leader in delivering reliable, flexible, and cost-effective cold storage and logistics solutions for the food and beverage industry. We are committed to giving our customers the competitive edge they need to consistently thrive in the complex and ever-evolving business environment of perishables. We offer temperature-controlled cold storage warehousing and distribution solutions in the cities and surrounding areas of Chicago, Dallas, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Miami, and more. Our services are backed by a goal-oriented team of industry veterans and cutting-edge technology with a singular focus on quality results and excellent customer service. Vertical Cold is focused on acquiring and integrating existing and developing greenfield cold storage facilities and providing a consistent customer experience across our entire platform.