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PRIMARK CONTINUES US EXPANSION WITH OPENING OF JACKSONVILLE, FL DISTRIBUTION CENTER, ANNOUNCEMENT OF 4 NEW LEASES

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

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BOSTON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Primark, the international clothing retailer that offers quality fashion at value prices, announced today the opening of a new distribution center in Jacksonville, Florida. The distribution center, which comprises over 550,000 square feet of warehouse space in North Jacksonville, will serve Primark's expansion in the US with a focus on Southern states including Florida, Texas, and more.

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These new stores will be serviced by the Jacksonville DC and Primark's existing DC in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Florida continues to be a thriving retail destination with an ever-increasing population driving consumer demand.
Through the opening of its new distribution center, Primark, in partnership with DHL and JZI, is creating jobs for and investing in the Jacksonville community.
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Oaktree Acquires Consolidated Chassis Management

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Consolidated Chassis Management LLC (“CCM” or the “Company”), a leading manager of marine chassis pools in the U.S., announced today its acquisition by funds managed by the Transportation Infrastructure strategy of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”).

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Consolidated Chassis Management LLC (“CCM” or the “Company”), a leading manager of marine chassis pools in the U.S., announced today its acquisition by funds managed by the Transportation Infrastructure strategy of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”).
Under its new ownership, CCM will have a significantly expanded capital base providing the financial support it needs for the successful launch of the new South Atlantic Consolidated Chassis Pool (“SACP 3.0”).
CCM will serve as the exclusive manager and sole chassis provider for SACP 3.0 under a long-term management and supply agreement with South Atlantic Consolidated Chassis Pool LLC (“SACP”), an OCEMA affiliate.
As the pool’s manager, CCM will oversee the increase and upgrade of the existing South Atlantic Consolidated Chassis Pool fleet with new and refurbished marine chassis to better service the area’s major regional ports and key intermodal inland hubs.

Comcast Welcomes Veteran External Affairs Director Back to Southwest Florida

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Comcast announced today that Justin Damiano is now leading the company’s external affairs and community impact activities in Southwest Florida as Director of Government Affairs.

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Comcast announced today that Justin Damiano is now leading the company’s external affairs and community impact activities in Southwest Florida as Director of Government Affairs.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230616852650/en/
Comcast announces Justin Damiano as Director of Government Affairs in Southwest Florida.
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Damiano had previously spent six years as Comcast’s government affairs manager in Southwest Florida, then took on the role as senior external affairs manager for Comcast’s Big South Region in Atlanta, where he supported the company’s network expansions across six states.
Damiano is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of North Florida.

Arcadia Cold Breaks Ground on Next Site, Fifth Cold Storage Facility In Past Year

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia Cold, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, celebrated the groundbreaking of their Jacksonville Cold Storage in partnership with Saxum Real Estate and local officials. The event was hosted by Primus Builders, the project general contractor.

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The new Arcadia facility will add 30,254 pallet positions with blast freezing capacity and will occupy 216,297 square feet.
This is Arcadia's fifth cold storage facility they have announced in the past year, following locations in Burleson, TX, Atlanta, GA, Hazleton, PA and Phoenix, AZ.
The Jacksonville Cold Storage Facility will be Arcadia's first to focus on port-based handling services and is strategically located 10-minutes from the Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT).
Chris Hughes, CEO & President of Arcadia Cold , stated: "We're excited to break ground on our new Jacksonville facility and continue expanding our footprint in the cold storage industry.

New 3PL Announces Jacksonville Cold Storage Facility

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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ATLANTA, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia Cold, a national third-party logistics provider (3PL), is pleased to announce the construction of a new cold storage facility in Jacksonville to address the growing demand for pallet space in the market.

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ATLANTA, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia Cold, a national third-party logistics provider (3PL), is pleased to announce the construction of a new cold storage facility in Jacksonville to address the growing demand for pallet space in the market.
National 3PL is pleased to announce the construction of a new cold storage facility in Jacksonville, FL.
Arcadia's Jacksonville Cold Storage facility will assist food companies in taking their products from port to plate.
The Jacksonville Cold Storage Facility will boast an impressive 216,297 square feet and 30,254 pallet positions with blast freezing capacity to freeze more than 6 million pounds of product a week.

FlexCold Announces Plans for Charleston Facility as it Continues to Revolutionize and Modernize Cold Storage and Food Logistics Warehousing

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

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CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FlexCold, a leader in revolutionizing cold storage warehousing with end-to-end expertise, today announced plans to open its second cold storage facility in the U.S., which will be built in Charleston, SC, where the Company’s headquarters are located.

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CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FlexCold, a leader in revolutionizing cold storage warehousing with end-to-end expertise, today announced plans to open its second cold storage facility in the U.S., which will be built in Charleston, SC, where the Company’s headquarters are located.
The first facility, located in Jacksonville near the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), opened in the fall of 2022.
FlexCold will be building the new facility from the ground up, leveraging its end-to-end expertise in designing modern infrastructure and storage densification to maximize the efficiency of resources.
The Company plans to continue to expand with the opening of new facilities in strategic locations with additional announcements planned later this year.

Awarded preferred bidder status for Alicante Cruise Port

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Sunday, December 18, 2022

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Global Ports Holding Plc ("GPH"), the world's largest independent cruise port operator, is pleased to announce that, following a public tender process, the Port Authority of Alicante has awarded preferred bidder status to an 80:20 joint venture between GPH and our local partner Sepcan S.L ("Sepcan"), to operate a 15-year cruise port concession for Alicante Cruise Port.

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Global Ports Holding Plc ("GPH"), the world's largest independent cruise port operator, is pleased to announce that, following a public tender process, the Port Authority of Alicante has awarded preferred bidder status to an 80:20 joint venture between GPH and our local partner Sepcan S.L ("Sepcan"), to operate a 15-year cruise port concession for Alicante Cruise Port.
The consortium and Port Authority of Alicante will now work towards agreeing on the terms of the concession agreement, with the consortium currently expected to take over operations at Alicante Cruise Port in the first half of the calendar year 2023.
Alicante Cruise Port, with over 100k passengers annually, is one of the most in-demand and growing cruise destinations on the east coast of Spain.
The port in Alicante is currently undergoing a multimillion-euro investment by the Port Authority that will significantly enhance the port and surrounding area and integrate it into the fabric of the wider waterfront and city.

FlexCold Launches to Revolutionize and Modernize Cold Storage and Food Logistics Warehousing

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FlexCold, a leader in revolutionizing cold storage warehousing with end-to-end expertise, today announced the grand opening of its first facility, on October 20.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FlexCold, a leader in revolutionizing cold storage warehousing with end-to-end expertise, today announced the grand opening of its first facility, on October 20.
FlexCold is a leader in revolutionizing cold storage warehousing and logistics with end-to-end expertise.
The companys ground-up, customer-centric culture provides customers with personal, flexible, and nimble service in strategic locations that are advantageous to todays evolving food landscape.
With the average age of cold storage infrastructure more than 40 years old, FlexColds unique solutions, including partnerships, create efficiencies that support its customers growth.

MERRITT PROPERTIES SIGNS FIRST FLORIDA LEASE

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merritt Properties, a full-service commercial real estate developer with offices in Florida, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia, announced today that it has signed its first lease at Imeson Landing Business Park located in Jacksonville, Florida. With the first three buildings scheduled to deliver this fall, Loomis US has signed on as the park's first tenant, leasing 29,000 square feet to expand local operations.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merritt Properties , a full-service commercial real estate developer with offices in Florida, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia, announced today that it has signed its first lease at Imeson Landing Business Park located in Jacksonville, Florida.
Merritt Properties Prepares to Deliver First Three Light Industrial Buildings in Jacksonville, FL.
Established over 50 years ago in 1967, Merritt Properties owns and manages the largest privately held commercial real estate portfolio in the region, with nearly 19 million square feet of Class A office, flex, warehouse, industrial, retail and build-to-suit in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida.
Merritt Properties is part of Merritt Companies, which also includes Merritt Construction Services and Merritt Clubs.

Great Lakes Announces Receipt of $132.3 Million in Awarded Work

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

HOUSTON, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation ("Great Lakes" or the Company) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services inthe United Statesannounced today the receipt ofseveral major dredging awards totaling $132.3 million.

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HOUSTON, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation ("Great Lakes" or the Company) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services inthe United Statesannounced today the receipt ofseveral major dredging awards totaling $132.3 million.
Work commenced at the end of the fourth quarter 2021 and is estimated to complete in third quarter the of 2022.
Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future events.
Although Great Lakes believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in this press release are reasonable, actual events could differ materially.