Emergent Cold's Temperature-Controlled Storage Services

Chris Jamroz has been a leader in business for many years, serving as CEO of STG Holdings, a logistics services company. Chris Jamroz also sits on the board of directors of Emergent Cold, which offers support for the global cold chain.

Emergent Cold's focus is the construction of a temperature-controlled storage network, working in developed, emerging, and developing markets to create quality temperature-controlled space. Its biggest successes to date have occurred in Oceania and southeast Asia, where it has become a market leader. In Australia, it maintains capacity for more than 300,000 pallets, totaling more than 75 million cubic feet of temperature-controlled space across five facilities. In Vietnam, it has space for more than 40,000 pallets in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

In addition to storage services, Emergent Cold offers transportation for temperature-controlled goods and additional value-added services. In its Vietnam markets, services include case picking, boxing, repacking, import and export inspections, and logistics assistance for e-commerce, providing strong support for any organization that needs to transport goods at controlled temperatures.

Emergent Cold Acquires Leading New Zealand Cold Chain Company

Guiding STG Holdings, LLC as CEO, Chris Jamroz has an extensive background in integrated container freight station services. Chris Jamroz also has board responsibilities with Emergent Cold, which offers temperature-controlled storage platform solutions in countries such as Australia and Vietnam. 

In May 2018, the global cold chain company announced the acquisition of the recently merged Scales Corporation coldstore operations. Operating under the Polarcold brand, the company was formed in January from a combination of Whakatu Coldstores, Ltd. and Polarcold Stores, Ltd.

The managing director of Scales described his firm as having established a market-leading presence in New Zealand’s coldstorage sector. This made it an ideal strategic fit with Emergent Cold, which is rapidly building up global capacities. The acquisition expands the company’s ability to actively meet worldwide cold chain market demand.

At the same time, Scales’ 700 employees now have the chance to integrate their capacities and agribusiness expertise with a well-established management team that offers ample corporate growth opportunities outside New Zealand.

The Cold Storage Market Is Poised for Significant Growth

An accomplished business executive with over two decades of experience, Chris Jamroz serves as CEO of STG Holdings, which oversees North America's largest network of independent container freight station facilities. In addition to his work at STG, Chris Jamroz serves on the board of directors for Emergent Cold, a leading company in the temperature-controlled storage industry. 

According to a 2017 report by Grand View Research, Inc., the global cold storage market is expected to reach $212.5 billion by 2025. This represents an unprecedented 12.4 percent compound annual growth rate over an eight-year forecast period. In 2016, the global cold storage market was valued at just under $74 billion. 

The Grand View Research report cites increasing market demand for refrigerated storage as one of the driving forces behind the growth in the industry. The increased market demand correlates with increasing trade of perishable products and growing organized retail sectors in emerging economies such as China and India. 

Industry leaders looking to expand in emerging markets in the coming years will be challenged by a lack of infrastructure and reliable power supply. However, government initiatives to develop infrastructure coupled with improvements in warehouse management and refrigerated transportation will help support market growth during the forecast period.

The Royal Ontario Museum Mosaic Rotunda

As CEO of STG Holdings, Chris Jamroz leads a container freight station (CFS) network with more than 4 million square feet of warehouse space across the United States. Outside of his professional life, Chris Jamroz supports civic, cultural, and charitable organizations such as the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), which he serves as a member of its board of governors.

ROM began in 1914 as a joint venture between the University of Toronto, the government of Ontario, and several prominent local figures. Since that time, ROM has developed into one of the finest museums in the world. Among the museum’s many attractions is its entrance rotunda’s mosaic ceiling, which has garnered acclaim as an architectural masterpiece.

Made from Venetian glass cut into more than 1 million squares, the mosaic ceiling took more than eight months to install back in 1933. The ceiling’s style evokes Byzantine mosaics from centuries past while displaying images that represent cultures from around the world and throughout history. The 16 pictorial depictions on the mosaic include a bison from a cave painting, Romulus and Remus, an Assyrian winged bull, and a classical Greek temple, among others.

To learn more about the Royal Ontario Museum mosaic ceiling or to plan a visit, please go to www.rom.on.ca.

St. George Logistics’ Acquisition of Channel Distribution Corp.

Chris Jamroz serves as CEO of St. George Logistics Holdings and executive chairman of its subsidiary, St. George Logistics (STG). Under Chris Jamroz’s stewardship, STG has undertaken a number of acquisitions including the purchase of Channel Distribution Corp. (CDC). 

In December 2017 STG acquired CDC, further solidifying STG’s leading role in providing out-sourced import/export services. CDC is a major source of centralized examination services, general order warehousing, and air and ocean CFS solutions in the Chicago region. Operating from three leading-edge facilities located near O’Hare International Airport, CDC also offers last mile delivery, distribution, value-added warehousing, and other transportation solutions. It has been in operation for over three decades and enjoys a strong customer base. 

Chicago is one of North America’s most important logistics markets. In September 2017, STG made Chicago its regional headquarters and initiated a multimillion-dollar expansion of its existing facilities there. The acquisition more than doubles STG’s footprint in the area.

YPO Global Survey – Disruptive Technologies CEOs Focusing On

Chris Jamroz serves as CEO of STG Logistics Holdings and executive chairman of its subsidiary St. George Logistics, a leading logistics platform that recognizes the importance of technology to its position as an industry pace-setter. Chris Jamroz is a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) Miami Chapter. 

The foremost global leadership group among chief executives, YCO recently released the results of its March 2018 YPO Global Pulse Survey. This survey looked at 10 disruptive technologies that CEOs around the world believe would positively impact their business, and in which they would likely make investments during the coming 12 months. Those topping the list include cloud computing, business intelligence (BI), cybersecurity, and mobile payment applications. These are core business technologies CEOs want to leverage to improve overall business outcomes. 

While emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and cryptocurrency did not score as high in the survey, on a per sector basis they registered higher interest. For instance, virtual technology and augmented reality did not attract much attention from CEOs in terms of impact and investment, but within the sectors of engineering and architecture a majority of leaders expect the fields to impact business and they would most likely invest in them in during the next twelve months. Other technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, and chat technology were not of great interest to CEOs, who found them less likely to impact their businesses and unwarranting of near term investments.

Polish Chamber of Commerce Established to Promote Economic Ties

A logistics executive born in Poland, Chris Jamroz serves as the executive chairman of St. George Logistics (STG Logistics), where he oversees the company’s provision of specialty third-party logistics and transportation services. Recently, Chris Jamroz was appointed chairman of the newly established Polish Chamber of Commerce in the United States.

The Polish Chamber of Commerce promotes business and economic ties between Poland and the US by acting as the facilitator for a number of international functions. The Chamber will facilitate trade and investments between American companies and Poland’s public and private sectors. In addition, it will serve as a partner to US enterprises seeking to launch or expand into Polish markets.

The Chamber will also promote Poland’s economic success and endorse the country as a compelling destination for American businesses looking to expand into Europe. Entrepreneurial and private sectors drive 80 percent of Poland’s economic growth, providing the country with mass appeal for international businesses. Possessing the largest economy in Central and Eastern Europe, Poland has favorable demographic trends and an educated, Western-oriented population.

Poland and the US already share a robust trade relationship, with total trade between the countries doubling since 2010. The Polish Chamber of Commerce will continue fostering this relationship and allow US businesses to capitalize on Poland’s growing market for American goods.

For additional information about the Polish Chamber of Commerce, visit https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180404005921/en/Prime-Minister-Poland-U.S.-Ambassador-Poland-announce.

STG Logistics Acquires Freight Force to Expand Services

Under the direction of executive chairman Chris Jamroz, St. George Logistics (STG Logistics) operates as one of the global supply chain industry’s leading providers of specialty 3PL and transportation services in North America. Chris Jamroz recently announced the company’s acquisition of the California-based Freight Force and its expansion into the first and final mile delivery services sector. 

Freight Force serves freight forwarders and third party logistics providers as the operator of the largest network of independent carriers in the country. The company’s services focus on first and last mile transportation services for international freights, which involves arranging for original pickup or final delivery. In addition, the company offers an abundance of reliable resources for quality and specialized capacity for carriers nationwide. Founded in 1982, Freight Force also partners with regional and local motor carriers across 52 metro areas. 

The first and final mile segments represent one of the highest growth and most challenging aspects of the global supply chain industry. STG Logistics’ acquisition of Freight Force enables the company to expand its services into this area and begin immediately implementing first and final mile solutions to a diverse customer base. Members of Freight Force’s management team will join STG as shareholders and senior members of the operations management team. 

STG Logistics investor Wind Point Partners also applauded the acquisition, and managing director Konrad Salaber considered the move consistent with his company’s original investment thesis. 

For additional information on the acquisition, visit https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180313005941/en/St.-George-Logistics-Acquires-Freight-Force.

Royal Ontario Museum Extends Stay of The Evidence Room

An accomplished executive, Chris Jamroz serves as CEO of STG Holdings, LLC, in South Kearny, New Jersey, one of the largest providers of logistics and warehousing services in North America. Outside of work, Chris Jamroz gives back to his community through volunteering with a number of organizations, including a role on the board of governors at the Royal Ontario Museum. 

In January 2018, the Royal Ontario Museum announced the extension of a popular exhibit, The Evidence Room, which will remain on-site until Sept. 3. The exhibit is centered around the building of the Auschwitz death camp, and is recognized as one of the most important displays in recent memory about the Jewish Holocaust.

The Evidence Room consists of full-scale reproductions of parts of the gas chambers used at the camp, and also includes blueprints and related documents that lend insight into the construction of a facility that would become synonymous with horror. Guests of the Royal Ontario Museum can view the exhibit as part of their general admission.

Executive Chairman Chris Jamroz talks transportation and 3PL

Canada 150 Committee Works to Bring Joy to Country’s Sesquicentennial

As CEO of St. George Logistics Holdings in South Kearny, New Jersey, Chris Jamroz oversees operations of one of the nation’s leading container freight station companies. STG offers high-quality, end-to-end transport solutions handled through its network of dozens of shipping stations and supported by state-of-the-art logistics technology. In the field of community leadership, Chris Jamroz lent his support to the Canada 150 External Advisory Committee as its co-chair.

The committee was created to plan celebrations of the country’s 150th anniversary in Toronto. Throughout 2017, committee members helped promote the City of Toronto’s campaign of numerous commemorative celebrations and exhibits, called To Canada with Love. The city hosted dozens of individual events, while celebrations were also held in many other cities and provinces.

Promoted in both English and French, the series of events included dance, music, and other cultural performances as well as historical presentations, pop-up museum spaces, and commemorations tied in with sporting events. 

In addition to Mr. Jamroz, the Canada 150 committee comprised community leaders representing institutions such as the government of Ontario, the University of Toronto, the Royal Conservatory of Music, and a number of other official agencies, educational organizations, and businesses.

Third-Party Logistics Industry Moves Toward Turnkey Solutions

The leader STG Holdings, LLC, Chris Jamroz provides warehousing solutions through a coordinated network of container freight stations spanning the United States. Chris Jamroz’ firm is a major independent player in the third-party logistics (3PL) sphere, which is undergoing consolidation after years of fragmentation and relative neglect.

A recent Logistics Management article brought focus to an industry that is increasingly emphasizing supply chain visibility, with comprehensive, integrated services a core feature. With companies such as Amazon leading business-to-consumer inroads in e-commerce, distribution and 3PL companies that can offer a flexible range of services on short notice have the best chance of thriving.

Customers are placing particular emphasis on proper timing such that their goods are shipped to the correct location within the expected time frame. Having a single contact point helps simplify complex logistics matters and ensures accountability when issues arise.

Having effectively combined the capacities of AZ Corporation and St. George Logistics, STG Holdings is well positioned as a provider of seamless solutions that benefit from high levels of automation and customer responsiveness.