Located at The Wonderful Company’s logistics center, the Shafter site offers strategic access to California’s Central Valley—one of the most agriculturally productive regions in the country. The facility will support storage, maintenance, and repair operations for SeaCube’s fleet of refrigerated containers, also known as reefers.
“Partnering with The Wonderful Company at the Shafter depot marks a significant step in strengthening our presence in a key logistics corridor,” said James Armstrong, Senior Vice President of SeaCube Cold Solutions. “This location strategically extends our reach across the West Coast, including Arizona and Nevada.”
The move allows SeaCube to offer scalable, on-demand cold storage that meets the needs of producers and distributors facing seasonal fluctuations. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar cold storage, SeaCube’s portable refrigerated containers can be deployed where needed, providing a flexible alternative during peak harvest or shipping seasons.
“SeaCube’s portable cold storage solution offers tremendous flexibility during seasonal market fluctuations,” said Sepehr Matinifar, Vice President of Logistics Services at The Wonderful Company.
With supply chain challenges and perishable product requirements continuing to shape logistics operations, the Shafter depot provides a less congested and more efficient option for distribution. The site also positions SeaCube to better serve not only the agricultural heartland of California but also nearby population centers like Los Angeles and neighboring states.
SeaCube is currently the only refrigerated container operation at the Shafter logistics park, securing a first-mover advantage in what could become a major cold chain hub. The site is designed to handle variability in volume and help clients reduce their reliance on permanent cold storage facilities, which are costly and less adaptable to changing market needs.
This investment builds on SeaCube’s legacy as a refrigerated container leasing company with more than 30 years of experience. As cold chain demands increase across the U.S. due to consumer preferences, food safety requirements, and global shipping volatility, SeaCube’s move into Central California positions the company for sustained growth.
Cold storage demand in the U.S. is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 10.7% through 2030, driven by food, pharmaceuticals, and perishable goods logistics. California alone accounts for roughly 13% of total U.S. agricultural exports, according to USDA data—making the Central Valley an essential link in national and global supply chains.
By tapping into this market with mobile solutions, SeaCube is aligning with broader trends toward agile infrastructure and decentralized logistics—a shift accelerated by climate pressures and increasingly localized supply strategies.
