In October 2018, J.T. Konoike Co. — a division of Japan’s Konoike Transport — announced plans to develop a 55,000-square-foot cold storage facility in Wilmington, California, aimed at expanding temperature-controlled infrastructure to support the growing import and distribution needs of Southern California. The project underscores continued investment in cold storage real estate near major port gateways and the importance of expanded refrigerated capacity to serve regional supply chains.
Read the full announcement on The Real Deal.
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.
KPAC is featured by the Port of Los Angeles in its Cool Connections report, highlighting KPAC’s role in near-dock cold storage and refrigerated logistics.
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.
