Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Cold Chain Logistics Partner in South Gate, CA
Cal Hono Freight Forwarders was founded in 1978 with a clear mission to provide reliable cold chain logistics solutions for frozen and chilled temperature food products. Our expertise spans customs clearance, cold storage, inland transportation, and USDA/FDA inspection coordination, ensuring seamless movement of goods from port to destination. We prioritize responsive customer service, assigning dedicated points of contact to address individual client needs promptly. Located just 16 miles from Long Beach port, our strategic position enables rapid handling of drayage and cross-docking operations. We maintain all required regulatory licenses and strictly adhere to food safety standards, earning recognition through third-party audits like the Silliker Internal Audit.Our services include full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) shipping, with tailored solutions for temperature-controlled consolidation. We operate i-Warehouse and v-Warehouse facilities approved by the USDA, facilitating both import and export inspections for global markets. Our teams commitment to transparency and compliance extends to detailed documentation, traceability, and adherence to international trade regulations. With sailing schedules to Hawaii and partnerships for Eastbound shipments, we ensure consistent service across domestic and international routes. Our decades of experience position us as a trusted partner in cold chain logistics, combining operational efficiency with unwavering dedication to client satisfaction.
Services
Freight Forwarding
Customs Clearance
Cold Storage
USDA Inspection
Inland Transportation
Cross-Docking
Drayage
Export Documentation
Temperature-Controlled Shipping
Hawaii Sailing Services
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We assign dedicated points of contact for personalized service.
- Our warehouse is 16 miles from Long Beach port for rapid handling.
- We maintain all required regulatory licenses and food safety compliance.
- We earned recognition through third-party Silliker Internal Audit.
- We offer USDA-certified import/export inspection facilities.
Associations and certifications
- USDA
Services
Freight Forwarding
We handle cold chain logistics for frozen and chilled foods, ensuring safe, compliant transport from port to destination. Our services include customs clearance, cross-docking, and inland transportation. With USDA-certified facilities, we guarantee adherence to food safety standards and global trade regulations.
Cold Storage
Our USDA-approved warehouses provide secure storage for frozen and chilled temperature foods. We maintain strict temperature controls and regulatory compliance, ensuring product integrity. Services include short-term holding and long-term storage for import/export operations.
USDA Inspection
We facilitate USDA import and export inspections at our i-Warehouse and v-Warehouse facilities. Our team coordinates with FSIS inspectors to verify compliance, handle documentation, and ensure products meet U.S. and international safety standards for market entry.
Inland Transportation
We schedule truck pick-up and delivery for temperature-controlled goods, connecting ports to warehouses and final destinations. Our services include drayage from Long Beach port, ensuring timely, compliant transport of frozen and chilled products.
Hawaii Sailing Services
We offer twice-weekly FCL and LCL shipping to Hawaii, with consolidated temperature-controlled options. Our schedules include Wednesday and Saturday departures from Los Angeles, with flexible Eastbound services for frozen shipments to Los Angeles.
Questions
What services does Cal Hono Freight Forwarders offer?
We provide cold chain logistics, customs clearance, cold storage, USDA inspections, inland transportation, and Hawaii shipping for frozen and chilled foods.
Are your warehouses USDA-certified?
Yes, our i-Warehouse and v-Warehouse facilities are USDA-approved for import and export inspections under establishment numbers I-2406 and V-2406.
What are your working hours?
Receiving hours are Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-3:00 PM. We are closed weekends and major holidays except for limited receiving on some holidays.
Do you handle international shipments?
Yes, we export to China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand with USDA-certified documentation and compliance.
Reviews (4)
Nicolas Garcia
Nov 28, 2021
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They usually take care of you fast if you are in door one or two. If you don't have an appointment they will still help you. I can only speak for the smaller frieghts not the trailers.
Erron Pham
Oct 25, 2021
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Critical:Quality,Responsiveness
Really small place, you need to reverse enter to get your trailer docked. Only portable potty. I waited over 3 hrs for 6 pallet to be unloaded and There was only 1 truck infront of me when I get there.
Really small place, you need to reverse enter to get your trailer docked. Only portable potty. I waited over 3 hrs for 6 pallet to be unloaded and There was only 1 truck infront of me when I get there.
Edwin G. Murillo
Apr 19, 2021
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The best place to make deliveries!!
-Eventhough, the warehouse is set up in a very hard place to get in with big rigs, the operation it is incredible
-the receivers are very friendly, and they work very effectively!! I base this comment based on 6 years of having frequently made deliveries to Cal Hono
-Eventhough, the warehouse is set up in a very hard place to get in with big rigs, the operation it is incredible
-the receivers are very friendly, and they work very effectively!! I base this comment based on 6 years of having frequently made deliveries to Cal Hono
James Lee
Nov 13, 2020
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No more over night parking. Small place. But they work fast to get you in and out. Close to down town LA. Roads are tight. Park on street. Walk up with paperwork. Friendly people on the docks..
