State-of-the-Art Storage Facility Opens

Wineries needing temperature controlled storage in the Okanagan finally have an answer to the problem.

Commercial Logistics Inc. / ContainerWorld has expanded on their existing storage and delivery services for the beverage industry with a new, cutting edge facility in Kelowna.

“We wanted to serve the BC wine industry in a bigger way, and that is taking the form of providing a state-of-the-art, temperature controlled storage space,” says Director of Marketing and Business Development Geoff Barlow.

Prior to the opening of the new facility, Commercial Logistics & ContainerWorld provided transportation services and could also store wine and other spirits at their massive, 650,000 square foot warehouse in Richmond, BC.

Now the company has expanded the operation with storage space in Kelowna, the heart of wine country.

The 40,000 square foot warehouse includes 25,000 square feet dedicated to long-term storage, with the latest in security and temperature control technology. As well, Commercial Logistics / ContainerWorld provides its customers with the ability to constantly monitor their inventory via an online inventory management system.

“It’s pretty simple,” says Barlow . “Just put in your user name and password, and you can manage your inventory 24/7 from your home or business.”

There are other service providers who do offer wine storage capability in the Okanagan, but none are as modern as the new Commercial Logistics’ facility, says Commercial Logistics’ General Manager, Jim White.

The biggest advantage, however, is that the warehouse is part of Container World’s wider offering of transportation services as well. The company offers pick- up and delivery services, so wineries can have their products stored in Kelowna, or shipped anywhere in the world, with a single phone call.

“It’s a one-stop shop approach says Barlow. “This full service capability is a practical solution for wineries, because we keep a large fleet of trucks and have tractor trailer service up and down the valley.”

 “We make it as simple as we can for the customer,” White says. “They have better things to do than worry about shipping and delivery. That’s our worry!”

The temperature controlled long-term storage facility can hold about 2,600 pallets, each with a standard 56 cases of wine.

In case you’re wondering, that ‘wine cellar’ can accommodate 1.75 million bottles of wine!

For more information, go to the Container World website at: www.containerworld.com