Making Philadelphia the

Port of Choice for Cocoa

In 1939, the Weiner family started Dependable Trucking with one truck. The Weiner family
(3rd generation) still owns and operates the company and today Dependable Distribution Services, Inc. has grown into the largest cocoa bean storage company in North America, while making Philadelphia the port of choice for cocoa.


About Us

THE ONLY DIRECT BREAKBULK DISCHARGE FACILITY IN THE U.S.
Dependable Distribution Services is recognized as a worldwide leader in the handling of U.S.-bound cocoa beans and cocoa products. Our reputation has been developed through an unsurpassed combination of facilities, expertise, and infrastructure. For over 25 years DDS has been the destination of choice for cocoa bean imports from equatorial regions around the world.

LOCATION AND EXPERTISE

The Port of Philadelphia is the most advantageous geographical location in the U.S for the inland distribution of cocoa beans to chocolate processors throughout the United States and Canada. In fact, over 80% of all chocolate manufacturers in the United States can be reached by next-day truck delivery from our port and warehouse facilities.

35+

Years of Experience

Family-owned

Business

Member Organizations

Facilities Overview

Pier 84 is the premier cocoa import facility in the USA. Beans arrive from equatorial regions around the world. Cocoa beans stored at Pier 84 are eventually transported to a chocolate or cocoa processing company. Pier 84 also provides value-added service.

Specialized Cargoes:Cocoa beans and cocoa products
Terminal Area:13.9 acres (5.6 hectares)
Number/Size of Berths:1 berth: 855 Linear ft. (260.6 m.)
Berth Depth at MLW:32 feet (9.14 m.)
Number/Size of Storage Warehouses:dry storage: 500,000 sq. ft. (46,452 sq. m.)
dry storage: 40,000 sq. ft. (3,715 sq. m.)
Loading Docks:Canopied loading platforms for over 40 trucks
Highways:Close access to highways I-95 and I-76
Rail Connections:CSX, Norfolk Southern
Other Features:Value added services included:
-de-bagging
-super sacking
-weighing
-sampling
Direct Transfer:Direct to truck/rail; LCL and FCL handling


Our Mission

DDS TAKES PRIDE IN OUR FACILITIES AND SERVICES

DDS delivers a superior package of facilities and services for all cocoa imports. Pier 84 in South Philadelphia is 100% dedicated towards the stevedoring of cocoa beans. Along with 14 dedicated cocoa storage facilities throughout the PA/NJ region, our trained management and labor force will expertly handle your product. In addition to cocoa bean discharge and storage operations, our terminal operators efficiently perform value added services for the cocoa industry. Our attributes combine to assure that all cocoa stakeholders experience expedient and knowledgeable handling, on-time deliveries, and cost efficiencies throughout the chocolate supply.


Dependable Distribution Services is the #1 Choice in the U.S. And Beyond

  • 3,000,000 sq. feet of dedicated cocoa bean and product storage space
  • 540,000 sq. feet Direct Discharge port facility
  • 800,000 sq. feet warehouse, the largest in the U.S.