Distribution Centre
Quick Facts
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Sufferance Yard
33.6 acres
637,181 ft2 (59,196 m2)
30 ft clear (9.15 m)
4° Celsius (39.2° F)
143 doors total
72 doors
71 doors
150 (secure compound)
Building Security
We have incorporated state of the art security systems as described below.
- 24/7 real-time audio and video monitoring, indoor and outdoor
- digital video archiving and tracking
- door card access throughout complex
- fully fenced compound perimeter
- electronic vehicle gates
- designated security cage for high value storage
- 24x7 security on-site and in-house security department
- Sufferance Bond, Customs Bond and Excise licensed
Building Features
- A completely electric fleet of warehouse equipment with non-marking wheels - no more black propane dust on cases
- Every truck door is equipped with an ambient seal - improves temperature stability, dust control and security
- Dedicated areas for co-packing, quality control, materials storage, battery charging, recoup and equipment maintenance
- 20,000 ft2 refrigerated storage operating at 4° Celsius
Some Important Dates
Dec 2006 
Construction begins in Richmond on the facility's first phase
Jul 2007 Warehouse racking is installed
Aug 2007 ContainerWorld assumes control of the first phase and begins operations at RDC
Aug 2007 Transfer of inventory from previous Delta and Richmond warehouse facilities
Sep 2007 ContainerWorld office headquarters are opened at RDC
Sep 2007 Construction completes and RDC becomes a fully operational Distribution Centre
