East Coast Warehouse & Distribution expands operations to the Port of Houston to strengthen regional temperature-controlled logistics
Key takeaways
- East Coast Warehouse is opening its first Texas facility at Baytown 146 near the Port of Houston.
- The 321,440‑sq.‑ft. warehouse will support public warehousing and Safeway Trucking operations.
- The $57.5 million investment will create 65 new jobs.
East Coast Warehouse & Distribution will establish its first Texas operation at Baytown 146 Development in Chambers County, Texas. The company, which provides temperature-controlled logistics services for the food and beverage industry, will invest $57.5 million to create 65 new jobs and expand its national footprint.
The new facility will be located at 9200 FM 1405, Baytown, Texas, 14 miles from Barbour’s Cut Terminal and 18 miles from the Bayport Container Terminal. The 321,440-sq.-ft. warehouse sits on 6.5 acres with an additional 8.5 acres for parking and storing 275 trailers and containers. It will offer public warehousing solutions and serve as a base for the company’s Safeway Trucking operation. Operations are expected to begin in May 2026.
“We are excited to expand our footprint to the Port of Houston as it continues to grow and attract international commerce,” Jamie Overley, East Coast Warehouse CEO, said. “Our new facility with close proximity to the Port will facilitate efficient and productive operations. Expanding into the Houston market strengthens our ability to deliver on our vision and commitment to customers of providing an end-to-end, national temperature-controlled third-party solution with regional expertise.”
