2025 GCCA Latin American Cold Chain Congress

Registration | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Latin American Advisory Council Breakfast | 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Invitation only

Morning Coffee & Networking | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Join your industry peers for a morning coffee and brainstorming before the start of Day 2 of the Congress, while touring the exhibition and learning about the latest products and services for the industry.

Smart Energy Efficiency | 9:30 AM – 10:10 AM
Speaker: Moises Ventocilla, Director Engineering Latam - Emergent Cold LATAM

Sustainability in Action: Its Impacts Across the Supply Chain | 10:10 AM – 10:50 AM
Speaker: Johanna Guzman Cerda, Senior National Coordinator, APL, Sustainability and Climate Change Agency

Coffee Break | 10:55 AM – 11:30 AM

A break in the program to share with colleagues while visiting the trade show.

Panel Discussion | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM 

The Automated Warehouse for Emerging Markets: Automated Racking, Refrigeration, Software, and the Role of Artificial Intelligence.

Moderator: Cristian Cornejo, Emergent Cold LATAM

Panelists

• Germán Flores Miranda, Regional Manager, AR Racking
• José Miguel Gutiérrez, Head of Engineering, Mayekawa
• Jean Cornell, Co-Owner and Commercial Director, Boltrics

Networking Lunch | 12:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Sponsored by RefrigiWear

Presentation | 2:40 PM – 3:20 PM

Latin America Amid Global Trade Disruptions: Logistics Opportunities in Emerging Markets

Amid global trade instability, Latin America faces both challenges and opportunities. This session explores new routes and markets for perishable foods, highlighting strategies to diversify destinations, adapt logistics, and meet the international standards demanded by new trade partners. A realistic and proactive look at the region's foreign trade.

Panel Discussion | 3:20 PM – 4:15 PM

Synchronizing the Cold Chain – Challenges and Collaboration Across the Supply Chain

Panelists

• Rafael Gubelin, Operations Manager, Alimentos y Frutos S.A. (Minuto Verde)

• Jean Falotico, General Manager, IceStar Chile

• Felipe Varela, Commercial Manager, Logística S.A.

This panel will bring together key representatives from across the cold chain to discuss the main challenges faced at each stage of the chain—from production to delivery to the final consumer—and how more fluid collaboration between actors can improve efficiency, traceability, and compliance with quality standards.

Key Questions

• What’s needed for each party to focus on their core business?
• How do we build an efficient and resilient chain based on mutual trust?
• What operational, technological, or communication barriers must be overcome to achieve integrated logistics.

Presentation | 4:15 PM – 4:55 PM

Biooceanic Corridor: A New Logistics Opportunity for Perishable Trade in South America

Speaker: Juan Monge, President of AGETICH, General Manager of Mondel Logistics

The Bioceanic Corridor represents a strategic new route that could transform regional trade, facilitating the flow of perishable goods between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This session will examine its logistics impact, benefits for food exporters/importers, and challenges for integration into current cold chain operations.

Presentation | 4:55 PM – 5:30 PM

Installed Temperature-Controlled Storage Capacity in Latin America

The cold chain in Latin America continues to grow, and evolve, driven by increased demand in sectors such as food, healthcare, and logistics. Understanding the installed refrigerated storage capacity in the region is key to identifying opportunities, planning investments, and understanding the current market landscape.

Closing Remarks 

Closing Cocktail Reception | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM