Preferred Freezer Services, Chatham, N.J., announced plans to invest $60 million to construct a 200,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Portsmouth, Va.

U.S. seaports have contributed greatly to the nation’s economy in the past five years, according to an economic impact study released by Martin Associates, Lancaster, Pa.

The Port of Oakland, Oakland, Calif., inducted three 300-foot-tall cranes to handle the latest generation of megaships.

The International Trade Hub at Port Manatee, Palmetto, Fla., opened promotional offices in Latin America and Europe.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced $1.5 billion in discretionary grant funding to 91 projects in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

Refrigerated sea transport containerization deals with import and export of fresh foods, meat and more are experiencing a growing demand across different regions worldwide, and are expected to grow in terms of container volumes through the forecast period, according to research conducted by The Insight Partners.

FrieslandCampina N.V., The Netherlands, acquired Jana Foods, an Iselin, N.J.-based specialty cheese importer and distributor.

Organto Foods Inc., Canada, established Organto de Mexico as part of its ongoing strategy to expand organic product supply from Mexico to Europe.