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Cold Chain Logistics Education Program & Trade Show

"Creating and expanding reliable and efficient regional cold supply chains"
 

This event took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bucharest / Romania on September 21-22 and was organized by the European Division of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), in partnership with the European Cold Storage and Logistics Association (ECSLA), the Supply Chain Institute of Southeastern and Central Europe (SCISCE) and the national cold store association AROLA FRIG.

Romania is a country that is generally viewed as a very interesting market, on the brink of showing the world its high potential. Rising incomes and improved market access have resulted in a larger middle class. Not only are these consumers more demanding, they are also becoming more conscious of the quality and variety of the products. In order to satisfy these consumer demands, boost consumption, and establish an attractive business climate for all European players in the chilled/frozen foods manufacturing and logistics business, an efficient and reliable cold supply chain and supporting infrastructure is required.

Besides presentations on technology, refrigeration and energy efficiency, several regional and international experts updated the audience on the current and future market developments. For instance speakers from Planning (“Economies in the region”), Macromex (“Distribution challenges, trends in cold storage and transportation in Romania”), Archicom (“Logistic hotspots and market structure”), and ECSLA (“EU legislation issues today and the near future”) and many other subjects.

The fall meeting of the European IARW Council took place in Bucharest as well. On September 21, warehouse members met to discuss developments that affect their operations. For the first time, this meeting was not only open to IARW members but also to warehouse operators who are members of ECSLA-affiliated associations like VDKL, USNEF, Nekovri, Aldefe, etc.

This conference was an excellent opportunity to learn more about the challenges and opportunities of the Romanian market and to network with local and international colleagues.

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