South Jersey Ports is reshaping its waterfront footprint to cater to a rapidly changing steel market by refurbishing and repurposing two existing warehouses, providing an additional 60,000 sq ft (5,574 sq m) of covered capacity.
South Jersey Ports opted to renovate underutilised structures rather than develop entirely new infrastructure, in order to speed up the process. It has upgraded interiors and prepared the space specifically for breakbulk steel handling, staging and short-duration storage.
The port said the refurbished warehouse space directly supports the transport of steel, such as coils and plates that require covered storage with sufficient ground bearing capacity, and clear dedicated lanes for forklifts and handling gear.
“By pairing adaptive reuse with continued investment in terminal performance, we are sending a clear message to steel shippers: South Jersey Ports has the capacity, the capability, and the commitment to keep cargo moving. We are ready to support steel customers all year long,” Brendan Dugan, acting executive director and ceo at South Jersey Ports.
