The Houston Airport System and Trammell Crow Company have announced in a press release that Tradewinds Cargo Handling, owned by New Jersey-based Group One Investments, LLC, has signed a lease to operate a cold-storage air cargo facility at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
From 1 November, Tradewinds Cargo Handling will accept perishable imports flown into Houston from international markets and distributed throughout the US.
Trammell Crow Company developed the 61,484ft2 IAH International Air CargoCentre II with the intent of establishing Houston as a major gateway for temperature and time-sensitive air cargo.
“We are excited about establishing Houston as a gateway for perishables, and we look forward to working with Trammell Crow Company and Houston Airports to turn this vision into reality,” said Edward Danberry of Group One Investments CEO.
Group One Investments named Kerry Galegher the director of the new air cargo facility. The facility offers direct ramp access for airlines and is next to a consolidated Federal Inspection Services center, which speeds up processing of imported products.
“This new cargo operation adds a needed dynamic to international and Houston-based importers and distributors of perishable products,” said Eric Potts, Houston Airport System interim director of aviation. “The facility is the first of its kind in Houston in size and scope and allows airlines and logistics managers to better serve their customers.”
Tradewinds Cargo Handling will offer a broad range of import and export value-added services, some of which include:
Pre-cooling imports
Sorting imports
Re-labeling imports prior to shipment to distribution centers or retail outlets
Certified cargo screening for airlines, freight forwarders, consolidators and commercial shippers
Transshipment by air and ground transportation
“This represents a significant opportunity for growth at Intercontinental Airport, and Houston’s central location will dramatically improve the quality of imported products for the central US,” said Steven Bradford, Trammell Crow Company managing director of airport development.
“Intercontinental Airport is going to play a significant role in the global distribution of temperature and time-sensitive products. The IAH International Air CargoCentre II will be a key link in the cold-chain.”
Trammell Crow Company is marketing the remaining warehouse space at IAH International Air CargoCentre II.
“We cannot stress enough the significance and positive impact this will have relative to our perishables market business capabilities; including an estimated US$10m in economic impact to the region in its first year,” said Jeff Moseley, president and CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership.
“The Partnership’s International division and member companies have worked around the clock with Houston Airports in bringing this to fruition by assisting to create market share to secure the outbound cargo business.”
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