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Platform Ventures Investment Arm Expands in Georgia

Vertical Cold Storage has expanded in Georgia with the purchase of a frozen distribution center. Photo credit: Shutterstock (FOTOGRIN).

Posed January 29, 2025

Vertical Cold Storage, a developer of temperature-controlled distribution centers and unit for Kansas City-based Platform Ventures, has expanded its footprint in Georgia with the purchase of a frozen distribution center near the Port of Savannah.

The facility, located at 220 Nordic Way, Pooler, GA, is nearly 350,000 square feet, has 40 dock doors, and includes over 35,000 pallet positions, according to a release Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.

“Our Pooler cold storage facility is just nine miles from the Port of Savannah, the fastest-growing container terminal in the United States,” president and CEO of Vertical Cold Storage, West Hutchison, said in the release. “With its strategic location near the port, high-capacity blast freezing, and comprehensive import/export capabilities, this facility enables us to provide our customers with faster, more efficient access to global markets.”

The facility was built in 20213 and can blast freeze up to 40 loads per day and features an extended dock designed to support high volumes of imports and exports.

The facility will be managed by Vertical Cold Storage general manager, Anthony Morgan.

Vertical Cold Storage recently opened its new Kansas City multi-modal distribution site earlier this year. That 312,000-square-foot facility is expected to employ over 100 full-time employees and will specialize in temperature-controlled food and beverage producers.