The state of Delaware is partnering with Enstructure, the private operator of the Port of Wilmington, to build a new port terminal at a site in Edgemoor, DE, at an industrial site acquired in 2017 by the taxpayer-owned Diamond State Port Corp.

Expected to cost $635 million, the new port will be largest shipping terminal in Delaware joining the Port of Wilmington, which opened in 1923.

J&K Fresh is an industry leader when it comes to providing a fresh clearance for on-time delivery of fresh produce. So much so that its mission statement is to provide its clients with the most professional and personalized service available.

“Our team prides itself on being proactive, rather than reactive,” said John Ercolani, vice president of the Philadelphia-based company.

Manfredi Cold Storage is a family-owned and operated third-party logistics company that provides temperature-controlled storage, repacking, refrigerated freight and other services to the produce industry. 

The company is currently in a big growth mode with five projects in the works.

Manfredi Cold Storage is a family-owned and operated third-party logistics company that provides temperature-controlled storage, repacking, refrigerated freight and other services to the produce industry. 

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck three years ago, it threw normal business operations at ports for a loop.

Some goods, such as discretionary items, lagged in demand, while others that were deemed necessities saw a spike. Additionally, many ports experienced unprecedented backlogs and delays.

As a result, port operators such as Holt Logistics were forced to adapt to meet consumer preferences and keep goods flowing through as quickly and efficiently as possible.

The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort), which is the largest refrigerated port in the United States, continues to grow.

“Philadelphia’s strength is with handling perishable commodities, typically chilled produce out of South and Central America,” said Joseph Fox, marketing manager for PhilaPort.