Cold chain leaders at the recent Global Cold Chain Alliance African (GCCA) Conference underlined that there were serious challenges for those looking to invest in their future and to grow the industry, not least the unreliability of energy supply, skills shortages, trade barriers and gaps in crucial infrastructure.
This is why GCCA Africa set out a Call to Action at the end of the conference, asking African policy leaders to support robust growth in the cold chain.
Temperature-controlled logistics have a key role to play in making a success of the African Continental Free Trade Area, and in providing a wide range of sustainable jobs across the continent.
Discussions at the conference about the path towards a growing African cold chain that delivers these important benefits for the continent were positive and constructive.
But more needs to be done to grow the continent's cold chain sector and realize Africa's potential.
- Read the full contribution by Paul Matthew of the GCCA here: "Cold chain progress is vital for Africa’s food security – GCCA"
