Our Regions

Around the world, GCCA is forging relationships and resources to lead the cold chain. Learn more about how the GCCA protects and preserves perishable products in a region near you.

11-12 June 2025

The 2025 BRAZILIAN COLD CHAIN CONGRESS is the premier Brazilian event for executives of temperature-controlled warehousing, logistics, and transportation companies and industry suppliers eager to advance the cold chain.

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Australia Cold Chain Institute

27-29 May 2025

Join cold chain professionals from across Australia for a multi-year training experience delivered by industry thought leaders and subject matter experts. Network with industry peers and develop relationships with mentors while taking your professional, leadership, and cold chain skills to the next level.

Cold Chain Institute Latin America

14-16 July 2025

The Cold Chain Institute is for professionals engaged in temperature-controlled logistics. The curriculum takes ‘students’ through cold chain management, customer service, employee safety, food safety, warehouse operations, transportation operations, and professional development and is taught by leading experts in the industry.

2024 Brazil Capacity Report and HR Survey

Take a deep dive into the cold chain industry across Brazil with this annual report. Featuring information on 3pl and private facility capacity as well as a report on employment in the sector.

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Latest News

View the latest news, trends, and insights from GCCA and the cold chain industry.

August 22, 2025

South African Minister of Agriculture: Speech at the 2025 GCCA Cold Chain Africa Conference

Minister John Steenhuisen’s August 21, 2025 speech in Durban, South Africa at the GCCA Africa Cold Chain Conference.…

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August 22, 2025

2025 GCCA Convention Preview

August 21, 2025 – The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) will host this year’s premier event for the…

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August 4, 2025

GCCF Leads Grant Funded Energy Efficiency Program for Food Banks

 July 2025 – In April of 2025, the Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF) was notified of a new…

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Latest Events

View upcoming education, training, and networking events offered by GCCA to improve the global cold chain.

September 2 - September 4, 2025

Cold Chain Institute Europe

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September 15 - September 17, 2025

GCCA Convention

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November 3 - November 5, 2025

45th CEBA Conference & Expo

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Latest Projects

Learn about the impact GCCA is making around the world to support economically developing countries grow and strengthen their cold chains.

2024 - 2025

Mauritania Cold Chain Development Project

Country: Mauritania The Mauritania Cold Chain Development Project analyzed the horticultural value chains of Mauritania with the intention…

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2021 - 2025

Dominican Republic Trade Safe Project

Country: Dominican Republic GCCF supported USDA’s Food for Progress “Trade Safe (TraSa) Project” in the Dominican Republic. This…

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2020 - 2025

Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Project

Country: Bangladesh GCCF was awarded a five-year subcontract supporting the Bangladesh Trade Facilitation (BTF) project. This USDA-funded project…

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Africa

Participate in networking and events across continental Africa. With programs and services directed at the unique challenges the temperature-controlled logistics industry faces every day and networking opportunities throughout the year GCCA is building a more robust cold chain community.

Asia-Pacific

Partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region provide the cold chain industry with opportunities to network and learn from Australia to India.

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Canada

GCCA Canada activities focus on networking events and engagement with provincial regulatory authorities.

Central & South America

From Mexico to Argentina, the GCCA Central and South America programs and events connect members across the region through Spanish and Portuguese networking and educational events.

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Europe

GCCA Europe represents the cold chain across the European continent through advocacy, industry promotion, networking, and education.

United States

Headquartered in the United States, GCCA provides market intelligence, networking programs, educational content, and advocacy engagement at the state and federal level.

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