Brasilia, Brazil: The Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF) has launched its first Cold Chain Institute in Brazil. The inaugural class, made up of 31 students from seven different companies in the cold chain sector, took place from August 13- 15. The program covers a wide range of topics, from warehousing and refrigerated transport, to corporate communication and emergency planning
The GCCF is the nonprofit education, research, and international development partner of the Global Cold Chain Alliance.
Rodrigo Vassimon, member of the GCCF Council in Brazil and chief executive of SuperFrio Logística Frigoríficada, led the opening session. In his speech, he encouraged participants to make the most of this opportunity for learning and exchange of experiences.
The program, already well-established in countries such as Mexico, where it has been operating for 11 years, and Australia, with three years of activity, is expanding its reach to Brazil and Europe in 2024.