Cool Logistics Conference 2010

20-22 September 2010 | Radisson Blu, Hamburg | Germany

Ethics, Environment & Efficiencies: New Business Drivers for Perishable Transport & Logistics

Major retailers are taking an increasingly proactive approach to sustainable procurement, including carbon footprint and waste reduction, plus ethical sourcing policies. While current initiatives are largely voluntary and market-driven, more stringent policy regimes may also loom on the horizon at both national and international level.

Speakers at Cool Logistics 2010 will explore the impact of these concerns on perishable logistics and transport, including maritime, air and landside distribution, at a time of continued pressure to take operational costs out of cold supply chains. More than ever, efficiency appears to be the mantra - but what does this really mean in practice and can common efficiency solutions be found to address sustainability and cost concerns?

The conference will also review the extent to which predicted transport capacity constraints – particularly for reefer containers – are impacting perishable supply chain planning and execution, and how to respond in the short and longer term.

Continuing the successful format of 2009, Cool Logistics 2010 includes a 2-day conference plus half-day pre-conference technical workshop, exploring how technology innovations can generate operational efficiencies and cost savings.

The conference programme for Cool Logistics is being developed in consultation with an expert industry advisory group, including representatives from both transport and logistics and the producer community. Click here for more details.

What the market said about Cool Logistics 09

“Keep up the good work – good topics, good speakers, good attendance.”
Brian Young, Director-General, British Frozen Food Association, UK

“An excellent experience, due to the growing interest and participation in the event!
It has been really interesting to see the different points of view on cool logistic thematics.”
Manlio Ginocchio, COSIARMA S.P.A, Italy

“A remarkable and unforgettable event for the shipping industry related to the reefer business, filled with lots of opportunities and inspiration. Holistic coverage of major issues in the reefer trades on a global scale with professional guidance.”
Alfred Cheung, Managing Director, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd, Japan

“Some excellent presentations & networking.”

Derk van Mackelenbergh, Chairman, World Food Logistic Organisation & Managing Director, Eurofrigo BV, Netherlands

“An event that inspires to innovate. Value for money, definitely!”
Steve Alaerts, General Sales Manager, foodcare plus by Antrex Shipping nv, Belgium

"The Cool Logistics 09 contained so many interesting presentations and the following debate was very lively indeed. The nice atmosphere and great moderators made it happen."
Peter Heisenberg, Sales Manager, Johnson Controls, Denmark

"This year’s event was interesting and valuable from the start till the very end. Excellently organized! The discussions, especially the debates, were informative and valuable."
Andrea Wilke, Assistant Sales & Marketing, OPDR Hamburg, Germany

A good networking event – the evening reception and port tour was good. Always good to get an overview from lines, logistics providers, airlines and others in the cold chain.”

Anthony Plummer, Senior Consultant, Samskip Logistics, UK

"Overall very positive - the networking part is very valuable, and not only for a newcomer
in the industry like me."

Claus Ellemann-Jensen, Vice President Reefer Trade, CMA CGM, France

“Good presentations and update about the market developments. Good network.”

Sofie Tolk, Business Manager, Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands

“Good event, especially enjoyed the opportunity to network with industry players. We are a supplier to the shipping lines, and found it interesting to hear about the requirements from the customers of the shipping lines.”

Palle Joergensen, Director & General Manager Global Container Efficiency, Johnson Controls, Denmark

"I am glad that I attended; very worthwhile. Interesting participants for networking."

Pieter Post, Senior Surveyor, Van Ameyde Marine, Netherlands

From the newsroom

Cargonews Asia - Screw-ups lead to box breakdowns 19/10/2009 - This year has seen an unprecedented surge in reefer container breakdowns and perishable shipment failures, a logistics executive told the Cool Logistics Hamburg conference.

Cargonews Asia - New CMA CGM initiative sets stage for higher rates 19/10/2009 - Shippers of ocean reefer containers look set to be hit by a double-whammy of rising costs over the next year. Industry sources expect rising volumes and anticipated capacity/equipment shortages to help shipping lines push up rates.

DVZ - Qualitaet der Kuehllogistik laesst zu wuenschen uebrig 06/10/09 - Zu langsame Luftfracht, immer mehr technische Fehler auf Kuehlschiffen und der Mangel an Reefer-Containern - das waren die Aufreger bei der Cool Logistics 09 vorige Woche in Hamburg.

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