US customs brokerage firm J&K Fresh has announced the establishment of an East Coast division at the Port of Philadelphia.
J&K Fresh East is a partnership between the Los Angeles-based firm and 721 Logistics, a customs broker and freight forwarder in Philadelphia.
“We are very excited about this opportunity and what it means to our customers,” said Lynnette Keffer, J&K’s president and chief executive officer, in a press release.
“The Port of Philadelphia is a major player in perishable imports and many of our West Coast clients clear product there – from a business standpoint, establishing J&K Fresh East was easily justifiable.”
The new outfit entered into operation in January but Keffer said she wanted to ensure that the East Coast staff was properly trained under J&K’s procedures before officially announcing the expansion.
According to John Ercolani, J&K Fresh East’s vice-president of operations, the Philadelphia opening will help to ensure customers receive strong customer service.
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