November 21, 2001

Corpus Christi Cold Storage Receives Poultry Export Certification

As of November 2, 2001, the Corpus Christi Cold Storage is authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture- Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) to handle poultry exports destined for Russia. According to Ed Altemus, Port of Corpus Christi Trade Development Director, " This certification creates another market opportunity for Corpus Christi. Our facility, the newest on the Gulf of Mexico, was designed with poultry exports in mind. In addition to our freezer storage capabilities, the Corpus Christi Cold Storage features a re-pack room and blast freeze capabilities of 288,000 lbs per 48 hours. It's an ideal place to handle poultry exports."

With only one year in business, the Corpus Christi Cold Storage (now fully operated and managed by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority), has developed a solid foundation of business in providing services for a local meat processor, storage for statewide grocery chain, storage for Northwestern based French fry producer, repacking hams, and receiving meat and apple imports from New Zealand. Most recently, the port began storing locally harvested frozen shrimp.

" I expect 2002 to be even better. We have some new services in the works with new markets. Corpus Christi's distinct advantages of faster transit times to key markets and significant cost savings are strong factors in our ability to pursue and attract new business," added Altemus.

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