Coral
Gables, FL (March 10, 2014) -- Flagler
Global Logistics, formerly South Florida Logistics
Services, today announced its South Florida Logistics Center has
received United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval for
a revolutionary treatment process for fruits, vegetables and other
perishable items. The new technology allows for better management of
the "cold chain" to extend produce shelf life and quality,
while the Miami-based entry point of the South Florida Logistics
Center decreases the amount of time the products are in transport.
Industry
reports cite nearly $35 billion of perishable foods are wasted
annually, with nearly half of those losses due to temperature changes
experienced in-transit between the grower and the grocer. Flagler
Global Logistics' new USDA-approved treatment process stabilizes the
cold chain integrity by exposing fruits and vegetables to a more
uniform temperature, vastly improving the quality of the products.
Additionally, the new treatment's filtration system makes the process
more environmentally friendly.
"This
new technology is a game changer for exporters looking to bring their
produce to supermarket shelves in the United States," said Chris
Scott, President and CEO of Flagler Global Logistics. "With this
cold chain infrastructure in place at the South Florida Logistics
Center, our partners have a new gateway to the Southeast that allows
them to get their product to market more quickly-adding at least a
week or more to the product's shelf life. It's a true competitive
advantage, aiding our economy's growth while saving exporters and
grocers time and money."
The
South Florida Logistics Center officially opened for business in
October 2013. Located adjacent to the Miami International Airport,
the 200-acre intermodal logistics complex offers world-class cargo
handling including unprecedented multimodal transportation access,
Foreign Trade Zone advantages and refrigerated cargo options.
The
Logistic Center's first building, a 170,000-square-foot facility, is
now fully operational including 60,000 square feet of refrigerated
space.
With
more than two million square feet of Class-A warehouse and
distribution space at full build out, the South Florida Logistics
Center offers flexible space options with existing space from 12,000
to 275,000 square feet and build-to-suit space. Conveniently located
adjacent to the Miami International Airport with exclusive rail
connectivity to PortMiami, Port Everglades and Florida East Coast
Railway's intermodal yard, South Florida Logistics Center
significantly reduces transit times and transportation costs for
importers and exporters looking to reach end-users throughout
Florida, the U.S.A., Latin America and the Caribbean. The Center also
offers convenient access to all major highways, including I-95, I-75,
Florida Turnpike, US 41 and US 27.
For
more information about the South Florida Logistics Center, visit
http://www.sflcmia.com,
or to schedule a property tour, contact Chris Sutton, SIOR or Robert
Richter at (305) 460-7270.
About
Flagler Global Logistics
Flagler
Global Logistics, formerly South Florida Logistics Services, is a
worldwide logistics company that provides a full suite of integrated
supply chain management services, including consolidation and
deconsolidation, multimodal transportation, warehouse management,
Foreign Trade Zone, and dry and refrigerated cargo services, as well
as flexible real estate solutions. Flagler Global Logistics has
exclusive connectivity to South Florida's busiest ports and airport,
which provides clients a competitive advantage when importing and
exporting goods. The Company owns strategic assets throughout
Florida, including approximately 1 million square feet of warehouse
space and additionally 1,500 acres of well-located developable land
suitable for 24 million square feet of industrial development.
Headquartered in Coral Gables, Fla., Flagler Global Logistics is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. For
more information, visit http://www.flaglergl.com.
About
Florida East Coast Industries, Inc.
Florida
East Coast Industries, Inc. (FECI) is one of Florida's oldest and
largest full-service commercial real estate, transportation, and
infrastructure companies. Headquartered in Coral Gables, Fla., FECI
has a rich history dating back over a century. Mr. Henry Flagler
first established a predecessor company in 1892, which became a
pioneer in the development of Florida's eastern coast. Today, FECI
continues to transform Florida as the parent company to four distinct
business lines including Flagler, a full-service commercial real
estate company; All Aboard Florida, the United States' first
privately owned and operated intercity passenger rail system; Flagler
Global Logistics, an integrated logistics company that offers a wide
range of logistics services and real estate solutions; and Parallel
Infrastructure, a leader in third-party Right of Way (ROW)
investments and management services. FECI is owned by private equity
funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC. For
more information, visit http://www.feci.com.
Media
Contact:
Kathleen
Rodriguez
Florida
East Coast Industries
305-520-2306
