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Countdown to CoolTech from Cool Logistics – why is this event important?

CoolTech from Cool Logistics - why is this event important?

Perishable supply chain experts will share insight into the latest technological innovations and the advancing roles of digitalisation, data, automation and sustainability over two days at CoolTech from 21-22 June in Rotterdam. You can book your place quickly and easily here.

Matthijs Van Doorn, Vice President Commercial from the Port of Rotterdam Authority will set the scene on Day One of CoolTech, handing the floor over to industry experts such as Emerson, Carrier, Klinge, Tive, Nexxiot and Sun Intermodal.   Over the two-days, our speakers will navigate attendees through the advances of technology in the cold supply chain, exploring how the latest technological innovations and the advancing roles of digitalisation, data, automation and sustainability can aid business. View our full agenda here!

“Globally we have all been affected by events in the past few years such as port congestion, pandemics, extreme weather, and the impact of conflict, to name but a few, which have challenged supply chain models as we know them.  Adaptation is vital with data, digitalisation and sustainability playing an increasingly important role in business.” states CoolTech Programme Director, Rhona Greenhill.

Our exciting conference programme covers:

  • Cool Investments: Where the money comes from, and for what!
  • Predicting banana quality with machine learning models
  • Practical implementation of data standards guidelines issued by DCSA and COA 
  • Innovative and ultra-reliable supply chain solutions for critical chemicals, essential foodstuffs, and life-changing medicines
  • The value generated by real-time monitoring of goods (pharmaceutical, perishable, fragile)
  • How technology can reduce waste and ensure greater safety
  • Regenerative Finance (ReFi): Export Agricultural Market Restructure with Technology and Finance
  • Digital twins for the cool chain
  • Optimization of export conditions

In collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam, we will host an exclusive Port Tour for a limited number of attendees on 20 June, visiting the Reefer Logistics Container Terminal and the Rotterdam Food Hub featuring the new-built carbon-neutral factory of Innocent Drinks.   Don’t miss this chance to visit Western Europe’s largest port for perishable produce!

Book your place today and we will see you in Rotterdam!

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CoolTech from Cool Logistics – THE future technology event

CoolTech from Cool Logistics is THE future technology event you don't want to miss this June!

Over two days CoolTech will help you evaluate the advances of technology in the cold supply chain, and how this can aid your business; exploring the latest technological innovations and the advancing roles of digitalisation, data, automation and sustainability.

You’ll hear exciting developments from new technology innovators such as Optimiz and OTTFLOW, and from established industry leaders such as TIVE, Daikin, Carrier Transicold and Emerson to name but a few, who will share the current and emerging landscape of global reefer cold chain technology and operations..

Presented in collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam, CoolTech will bring together tech users and buyers, tech entrepreneurs, developers and investors, as well as educators and researchers, all with a keen interest in the latest tech trends.  Giving delegates access to executives from across the cold supply chain who are investing in, developing and delivering solutions and technology.

Speakers include: 

Mark Bennett, President –  Sun Intermodal

Matthew Holland, Director of Sales UK, Ireland and Nordic – TIVE Inc.

Reiner Jedermann, IMSAS Institute for Microsensors – University of Bremen

Alan Peart, Telematics Sales Manager – Container Refrigeration, Carrier

Hans-Willem Van Der Waal,  CEO – Agrofair

Kim Winter,  Founder and CEO – Logistics Executive Group

Book your place today here and save EURO 200 until 3 May 

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Frozen berries

NewCold’s new site will soon be Europe’s largest ‘deep freeze’

NewCold's new store will meet growing demand from the food manufacturing sector
Frozen berries

The new cold store in Corby, Northamptonshire (UK) is built on former steelworks and is due to open within months. It will meet growing demand from the food manufacturing sector according to Ross Hunter, supply chain director at NewCold. 

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CoolTech agenda released and bookings now open!

Agenda released and bookings open for this 2-day innovation forum

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CoolTech – a Cool Logistics event, 21-22 June, Hilton Hotel Rotterdam 

Organised by Cool Logistics Resources, the world’s leading global B2B networking, knowledge and education resource for cold supply chain professionals, CoolTech is a new forum bringing together reefer and cold chain technology users and developers, innovators and entrepreneurs, investors, industry, educators and researchers.

Bookings now open

Book your place today for €795 until 3 May using this link here https://bit.ly/CoolTech_booking.

Download our agenda

You can view our event page and download our agenda here https://coollogisticsresources.com/cooltech-a-cool-logistics-event/

 

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Avocados lower heart disease risk

Two servings of avocado a week linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease

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Significant findings by new study link two helpings of avocado per week to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The rise of this superfood continues!

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Agritech automates lettuce harvesting

New project to develop robotic solution to automate lettuce harvesting

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Agriculture and technology experts in the UK are working with a German company to develop a robotic solution to help automate harvesting. Lettuce is a valuable crop but often difficult to harvest due to labour shortages.

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Fyffes opens new banana ripening facility

New €25 ripening facility in Dublin to have output of 7 million bananas per week

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Fyffe’s new ripening facility in Dublin will output over 7 million bananas per week when operating at full capacity.

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Tianjin port fully automates new cold chain logistics warehouse

Moving robots create a smart, unmanned cold chain warehouse

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Moving robots have created a smart, unmanned cold chain warehouse at the Port of Tianjin. The port has reported impressive improvements including 35% in storage, 42% in handling efficiency and 99% in handling accuracy.

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Frog crosses continents in bag of fresh mint

Frog takes 6000 mile trip from Africa to Northumberland in the UK

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After a 6000 mile from Africa to Northumberland in a sealed bag of fresh mint leaves, ‘Minty’ the frog is now safe and sound and being looked after by the RSPCA. Not before he gave one customer a fright after they unpacked their bag of fresh mint at home!

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New reality for Southern Hemisphere perishable exports

Second edition of the SHAFFE Trade Congress discussed challenges for SHAFFE members

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Second Trade Congress of SHAFFE members discussed the challenges currently facing Southern Hemisphere exporters. High shipping costs and unreliable service were the biggest problems, the panel agreed.

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