Fresh Del Monte, Freeport Warehouse and Port Freeport Unveil 80,000-Square-Foot Cold Chain Facility

Ribbon-cutting marks the opening of the state-of-the-art facility, enhancing cold chain efficiency and regional distribution through strategic collaboration.

Representatives from the Port Freeport Commission, executive staff, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., and Freeport Warehouse LLC cut the ribbon to officially announce the opening of the 80,000-square-foot cold chain facility. Photo courtesy of Port Freeport.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, Freeport Warehouse LLC, a subsidiary of North American Stevedoring Holding Co., and Port Freeport celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new “Cross-Dock #1” facility. This state-of-the-art facility spans 80,000 square feet of chilled cross-dock warehouse and is strategically located near Port Freeport’s Velasco Container Terminal. The event marked a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between the parties. Fresh Del Monte began weekly vessel calls to the port in June 2024.

“This facility stands as a testament to the strong partnership between Fresh Del Monte, North American Stevedoring Holding Co., and Port Freeport,” said Ravi Singhania, chairman of the Port Freeport Commission. “We are proud to welcome this addition to our port community and its positive economic impact on the region.”

The facility is designed to streamline refrigerated cargo handling and improve supply chain efficiency. It includes 84 bay doors, seven temperature-controlled rooms to maintain an unbroken cold chain, expanded staging areas to ease truck congestion, and supports Fresh Del Monte’s import operations—distributing bananas, pineapples, and plantains across Texas and nearby markets.

“This facility represents a strategic extension of our logistics network in the region,” said Raul Saca, SVP, Global Logistics at Fresh Del Monte. “Our collaboration with Port Freeport and North American Stevedoring enables us to enhance the service standards our customers expect—strengthening cold chain integrity, improving speed to market, and building the scale needed for future growth. We value this partnership and the shared commitment to operational excellence.

With the opening of Cross-Dock #1, Fresh Del Monte gains increased operational flexibility and efficiency, enhancing its ability to serve customers throughout the southern United States. Since launching its weekly service to Port Freeport in mid-2024, the company has deployed modern, fuel-efficient vessels equipped to carry more than 600 refrigerated containers per voyage.

“We have a great deal of faith in Port Freeport and Fresh Del Monte and together we believe that this new atmosphere controlled cross dock facility will ensure the highest quality Green Fruit services along the Gulf Coast,” said North American Stevedoring Holding Co. Andrew Murphy, CE