INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS the continent grapples with urgent threats like animal disease outbreaks and global supply chain disruptions.
“ We feed nations – and in fact, we feed an entire continent. This responsibility demands bold, co-ordinated action. Technology is not just an enabler; it is our lifeline.”
He emphasised the role of the GCCA as a platform for business-to-business collaboration, government engagement and innovation scaling, reminding attendees that the goal is not just business growth, but continental transformation.
A FUTURE BUILT TOGETHER
As the 2025 GCCA Africa Cold Chain Conference came to life, one message resonated above all: Africa’ s cold chain industry is ready for its moment. And with collaboration, technology and vision, it can play a leading role in solving the continent’ s most urgent challenge: food security. With regional councils growing, investments increasing and new tools emerging every day, the GCCA and its partners are laying the groundwork for a smarter, stronger and more sustainable cold chain ecosystem across Africa.
Cold Link Africa will publish all the presentations either online or in future print issues. CLA
The delegates on the first day of the conference at Durban Container Port.
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