Construction is underway on a new 140,000-square-foot freezer warehouse facility that will bring new life to an abandoned industrial site on the border of Elizabeth and Newark.
Freezer, cooler space in high demand in New Jersey, as users face a lack of supply
Demand for cold storage warehouse space nationwide, and particularly in the Garden State, is on fire, largely because of rising online fresh grocery sales and changing consumer preferences for fresher foods. Meeting that demand could prove challenging — given the cost and complexity of such projects and the need for specialization — but some developers are positioning themselves to be ready when users come calling.
