
Speed is critical for importers moving cargo through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. This article explains why fast transloading near the port helps reduce delays, lower costs, maintain cold chain integrity, and improve supply chain efficiency for refrigerated, frozen, and time-sensitive freight.

Learn the difference between a transload facility and a warehouse, and why importers near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach often need transloading services for faster cargo movement, lower port fees, and improved cold chain logistics.

Learn what transloading is and how it works at the Port of Los Angeles. This guide explains the benefits of transloading, the step-by-step process, and how temperature-controlled handling supports food, seafood, and other perishable imports.

The Port of Long Beach will receive nearly $70 million in federal Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund funding to support major infrastructure projects, including dredging, wharf repairs, seismic upgrades, and navigation improvements.

The Port of Los Angeles has received a record $70 million in federal funding for harbor maintenance, seismic upgrades, wharf repairs, and other infrastructure improvements.

The Port of Long Beach continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of global uncertainty, reporting steady cargo volumes to start 2026 despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and tariff-related challenges.

The Port of Los Angeles reported strong cargo activity in February. Learn what the latest container volume trends mean for port logistics, transportation, and cold storage operations across Southern California.

Richard Burke of KPAC spoke at the Global Cold Chain Alliance’s Cold Chain Institute, sharing operational insights on port-adjacent cold storage and discussing current trends shaping the cold chain industry in 2026.

As global trade continues to evolve, the role of strategically located cold storage facilities has never been more critical.

KPAC is expanding its Wilmington cold storage facility near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, adding 72,000 square feet, 16,000 pallet positions, and expanded USDA inspection capacity.

Rich Burke of Konoike-Pacific (KPAC) has been re-elected to the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Warehouse Board, reinforcing KPAC’s leadership and commitment to excellence in cold storage and temperature-controlled logistics.

KPAC participated in NAIOP I.CON West and the FCL Builders industrial tour, gaining insights into evolving industrial real estate and logistics trends in Southern California.
Whether you’re moving refrigerated or frozen goods through the Port of Long Beach or distributing across Southern California, our team is ready to support your cold storage and cold-chain logistics needs.