NFI Industries announced plans to close its 600,000-square-foot warehouse at the Port of Los Angeles in the wake of a decision by the Los Angeles City Council not to extend the lease on the 85-acre facility.
The Cherry Hill, N.J.-based third-party logistics provider said in a Jan. 16 press release that the facility, which handles goods for retailers that include Amazon.com, Lowe’s, Sears/Kmart and TJ Maxx, will be shut down in July. The closure will lead to the elimination of 800 jobs.
The Los Angeles City Council last October voted against extending the lease for the facility, which is operated by NFI subsidiary California Cartage. Cal Cartage has been at the location for more than 50 years; NFI acquired the company in 2017.