There are new leaders at two of the nation's largest public refrigerated warehousing associations -- the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and an educational affiliate, the World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO).
The Associated Press reported that public refrigerated warehouse giant Americold Reality Trust, Atlanta, has delayed its initial public offering because it could not find enough buyers.
The nation's largest public refrigerated warehouse operator Americold Realty Trust ("Americold"), Atlanta, said it launched an initial public offering of 43 million common shares of beneficial interest.
Hanson Logistics, St. Joseph, Mich., said it expects by July to complete an expansion at its temperature-controlled Chicago Consolidation Center in Hobart, Ind.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR) Sugar Land, Texas, said Kraft Foods Inc., Northfield, Ill., is "proceeding with plans" to build a 960,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in Union City, Ga.
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) announced they will co-host a Food Logistics Forum, June 6-8, 2010.
