Vision, Mission, History

IARW excels as the leading association in the world that promotes and supports excellence in the controlled-temperature warehouse and logistics industry by increasing the knowledge, effectiveness, and image of association members for the benefit of their customers and society.

Vision

IARW will build, strengthen and represent the global temperature-controlled third party warehousing and logistics industry.

Mission

IARW promotes excellence in the global temperature-controlled warehouse and logistics industry.

History

IARW came into existence in 1891 when a number of conventional warehousemen took on the demands of storing perishable food and soon realized the increased challenge and complexity of operating temperature controlled storage facilities.

Today, IARW aggressively promotes best practices in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics industry through research, industry benchmarking, networking, and education. IARW also advises members legislation and regulations affecting the food industry and assists members in complying with U.S. and international regulations. All active members of IARW are also members and beneficiaries of the work of The World Food Logistics Organization.