Leading the Way

Year-round access to fresh fruits and vegetables produced around the globe is a relatively recent occurrence. This change in eating habits was made possible by innovators in perishable food transportation like REI's founder, Raymond Wong.

Working in food transport in the late 1970s, Raymond noted that planes bringing Vietnamese refugees to the U.S. returned empty to Hong Kong. Seeing this as an opportunity for his clients, he arranged to ship lettuce and other produce on the return flights, thus pioneering a revolution in the supply of food to the consumer. These early air shipments marked the beginning of an entirely new industry that has changed agriculture over much of the world.

Expanding the Marketplace
By the time Raymond Express International was established in 1983, our founders had a solid reputation for contributing to their clients' growth by opening new markets with creative shipping solutions. The original San Francisco operation soon grew to include facilities in Los Angeles and Seattle, with a network that now covers the West Coast. The foresight and innovative thinking that distinguished the founding staff remain a hallmark of the transportation specialists at REI today.

West Coast Network
San Francisco Headquarters
320 Harbor Way
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
Tel.: (650) 871-8560
Fax: (650) 952-3288
sfo@reiexpress.com

Los Angeles Office
5250 W. 102nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Tel.: (310) 337-7674
Fax: (310) 337-7724
lax@reiexpress.com

Seattle Office
2345B S. 156th Street, Ste. 202
Seattle, WA 98158
Tel.: (206) 243-8885
Fax: (206) 243-8897
sea@reiexpress.com

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