About GCCA Transportation
GCCA Transportation supports the needs and interests of organizations involved in the transportation and logistics sectors of the cold chain. Members represent all modes of refrigerated transportation including truck, train, marine and air. The association is dedicated to meeting the growing demand by members for the exchange of valuable information, ideas, and insights.
GCCA Transportation offer the following resources, programs and opportunities to member companies:
- Cold Chain Best Practices Guide - Transportation on the Safe Transport of Food
- Certified Cold CarrierTM recognition program
- Commodity Storage & Handling Manual coving 1,000+ food products
- Cold Chain Directory listing to help potential customers finding you
- GCCA Transportation Board setting the direction of the industry
- Cold Facts Magazine discussing warehouse and transportation topics
- Global Events, Education, & Training Calendar provides a list of opportunities for you to connect with customers, peers and partners.
Transportation Resources
Resources for cold transportation, logistics, storage, and more.
Annual Report 2025
A Message from GCCA’s President and CEO It is my privilege and honor to share with you the…
Submitted Comment: GCCA Calls on Congress to Enact Farm Bill and Back Investment in Cold Chain Infrastructure, Boosting US Agricultural Exports
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has submitted comments to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture,…
Protected: 2026 GCCF Cold Chain Institute East – Year 3 Presentations
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Latest Transportation News
View the latest news, trends, and insights about cold transportation from around the globe.
Transportation Projects
See transportation projects undertaken around the world in conjunction with the Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF).
ATraCSI Project
Countries: Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala In April 2023, GCCF began the ATraCSI Project, partnering with Improving Economies for…
Storage Through Organized Refrigeration (STOR) App
Country: United States GCCF is working alongside GCCA member Warehouses4Good to develop a pilot smartphone app that will…
Supply Chain and Logistics Development for Facilitating Intra-Regional Trade in SADC
Countries: South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Lesotho, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe GCCF reviewed and provided recommendations on how to…
Upcoming Events
View upcoming virtual and in-person education, training, and networking events offered by GCCA to improve the global cold chain.
Women in Cold Chain Virtual Workshop Series (GCCA Members Only)
Join the GCCA Women in Cold Chain workshop on March 31, 2026. Master executive presence, build professional credibility,…
Global Trade Policy: One Year After “Liberation Day” (GCCA Members Only)
Discover how the "Liberation Day" tariff reset and the WTO Conference in Cameroon are shaping the future of…
GCCF Webinar Series: Development Finance
Cold Chain Investment & Development Webinar Join the Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF) and the U.S. Development Finance…
Board Members
View all the members of the current GCCA Transportation Board.
Richard Patenaude
Robert Fay
Don Durm
Tom Brennan
Renier Du Preez
Jason Massey
Brook Miller
Chris Mnichowski
Keith Mowery
Rodney Nye
Mike O’Brien
Eric Olafson
Barbara Pratt
Roel Smets
Kris Verbruggen
