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Perishables
 MTC's
dedicated management and labor force understand the unique needs
of perishable cargo and its value to the shipper, consignee and
the consumer.
Production and handling determine profitability for our customers,
and the profitability of our customers is a measure of our success.
Marine
Terminals Corporation excels at handling perishable chilled and
frozen cargo, including fruits, vegetables and meats. We have
seven decades of experience and a trusted reputation for ensuring
these delicate products move quickly, keeping the cold chain and
cargo integrity intact.
MTC
holds many "Firsts" in perishable cargo on the West
Coast, including:
The
first stevedore and terminal operating company in San Diego to
discharge New Zealand kiwis and Australian oranges;
The
first stevedore to load one million cartons of citrus in the Port
of Hueneme;
First
to bring frozen meat into the Port of Hueneme
And
the first to participate in a joint venture to develop and
build the first double-Plenum, single-high, on-dock cold storage
facility in Long Beach.
MTC
instituted the usage of special soft gear and will continue
to provide the industry with innovative solutions to increase
vessel production while maintaining optimal environmental
conditions for this weather- and temperature-sensitive cargo.
 We
maintain constant communications with federal, state, county,
and local officials and agencies to ensure all regulations
are followed, thereby avoiding unnecessary delays for import
and export shipments.
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