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First Refcold India
a hit!
ast year’s first ever Refcold India event saw Sonia Prashar, chairperson of the board and
more than 150 companies across varied managing director of NürnbergMesse India,
sections of the refrigeration and cold said: “We are delighted with the success of
chain industry showcase their latest products, the first edition of the Refcold India show. The
creating a vast base of business prospects overall feedback from the exhibitors and visitors
under one roof. has been extremely positive, as this show has
The event, organised by the Indian Society
provided an exclusive platform for a well-
of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning rounded growth of the industry in India. We strive
Engineers (ISHRAE) and NürnbergMesse India, to raise the bar on this show in the upcoming
has successfully met its objective of providing editions, as we endeavour to plan, implement,
a platform exclusively for the refrigeration and market, and create value for our exhibitors and
cold chain industry. The show has also enabled visitors alike.”
the global investment community to connect Refcold India 2018 was supported and
with stakeholders in refrigeration and the cold endorsed by global bodies like the United
chain sector in India. Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),
Refcold India 2018 was inaugurated on 22 International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR),
November 2018 by Shri Vijay Rupani, Honourable American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
Chief Minister of Gujarat State. While speaking at and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and
the inauguration, the minister said, “Refcold India Global Food Cold Chain Council (GFCCC).
2018 is a great show with professional visitors and These distinguished organisations have
exhibitors from around the globe. I am sure it will encouragingly backed this event and held a
be useful for all the stakeholders achieving the joint session at Refcold India.
common goal of doubling farmers’ income by
2022. I wish [them] all the success.”
Workshops, technical seminars, and interactive
panel discussions were conducted on subjects of
industry interest.
Refcold India received
extensive support from
dignitaries from the
Government of Gujarat
and the Government of
India with their active
participation and
endorsement.
The second edition of
Refcold India 2019 will
be held in Hyderabad
at the HITEX Exhibition
Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijaybhai Rupani (middle), inaugurating the three-day
Refcold India 2018 exhibition.
Centre from 21 to 23
November 2019.
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First Mozambique
Ports and Rail
Evolution
coming in May
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he first-ever Mozambique Ports and Rail Evolution Forum 2019 is set
to take place in Maputo from 13 to 14 May. Organised by dmg
events, the forum joins two existing transport events already taking
place in Africa.
Infrastructure is one of the Mozambique government’s
four investment priorities, as it unlocks economic growth and
competitiveness. The World Bank forecasts USD9-billion in revenues from
coal and gas alone by 2032, while exciting opportunities also exist in
agricultural, oil, graphite, and other commodities.
To efficiently manage current and future demand, new ports
and connecting railway infrastructure must be built while existing
ports and railway infrastructure must be expanded and upgraded.
Improved regional integration will provide better transport
connections and encourage trade between countries. Mozambique
enjoys a privileged and strategic location as the natural exit for most
of its landlocked neighbours.
Mozambique Ports and Rail Evolution is Mozambique’s only
dedicated ports and rail mega event that brings the entire value chain
of suppliers and buyers together, thus enabling the region to reach its
full potential in port and rail efficiency and increase the throughput of
cargo and passengers alike.
The new launch in Mozambique comes as the third edition of the
established West African Ports and Rail Evolution event debuts in
Nigeria later this year. Also heading to Nigeria is The Big 5 Construct
Nigeria, an event based on the company’s flagship construction
brand, but carefully adapted to suit the regional market. These
pioneering events demonstrate dmg events’ ability to provide expert
support to important industries, while developing new brands and
markets for its global network of exhibitors.
With over USD12-billion worth of infrastructure projects being
rolled out for the region, all eyes are on Mozambique, sitting on the
cusp of an infrastructure boom. There is no better time than now
to put the limelight on Mozambique and neighbouring countries to
discuss opportunities in the sector at the upcoming Mozambique
Ports and Rail Evolution. CLA
COLD LINK AFRICA • May 2019
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