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Cold chain conference to explore market trends

DENMARK: The changes to trade policy landscapes and macro trends and their implications for Europe’s temperature-controlled logistics sector will be explored at a major conference in Denmark in March.

More than 200 cold chain professionals are expected to gather for the Global Cold Chain Alliance’s 28th European Cold Chain Conference at the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel on 26-28 March.

Delegates will explore market developments, discuss upcoming trends and discover the latest cold chain innovations at the only European forum bringing together multiple segments of the cold chain – from temperature-controlled warehousing, refrigerated transportation and supply chain to specialist cold chain construction, technology and equipment.

The conference’s keynote speech will be delivered by John Clarke, former director for international relations in DG Agri and a previous chief negotiator for agriculture in the European Commission. 

He will lead the discussion on the future direction of global trade policy, examining how it will impact food production, imports, exports and the European supply chain, and considering what this means for cold chain businesses in Europe and the wider world.

“The cold chain in Europe is changing fast. In addition to the continuing advent of new technologies, regulatory changes and evolving customer requirements, in 2025 we can also expect significant implications for temperature-controlled logistics as a result of a shifting trade and policy landscape,” said the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) director for Europe Julie Hanson. 

The conference programme will also include sessions focusing on consumer trends and market dynamics; future-proofing energy systems for cold chain logistics; digital transformation such as paperless transport flows and AI-led operations; adaptive supply chain strategies; opportunities and implications around a potential change in freezing temperatures; and the current cold chain estate in Europe.

Further details and registration on the GCCA website.

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