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(USGovernment-News.Com, July 20, 2017 ) A cold chain is a type of supply chain that involves the storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive goods. Thermal and refrigerated packaging methods help in the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive goods. Extensive logistics planning ensures the integrity of these goods. The term cold chain refers to the process of transportation and storage of products and commodities at optimal temperatures. It is a temperature-controlled supply chain process used to maintain ideal storage conditions for different products and commodities. It provides temperature-controlled warehouses for surface storage and refrigerated transport vehicles for physical distribution of products at optimal temperatures. It is used widely to store and transport fruits, vegetables, drugs, and medicines without spoilage. Cold storage increases shelf life and maintains product quality. Cold chain service providers also offer various value-added services that improve the efficiency of the supply chain management (SCM) process.
Publisher's analysts forecast the global cold chain market to grow at a CAGR of 12.41% during the period 2017-2021.
Covered in this report The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global cold chain market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed profiling of the key market participants across the value chain of global cold chain market.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography: - Americas - APAC - EMEA
Publisher's report, Global Cold Chain Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors - AmeriCold Logistics - Lineage Logistics - Preferred Freezer Services - Swift Transportation - John Swire & Sons
PART 01: Executive summary PART 02: Scope of the report PART 03: Market research methodology PART 04: Introduction PART 05: Market landscape PART 06: Market segmentation by type PART 07: Market segmentation by application PART 08: Geographical segmentation PART 09: Buying criteria PART 10: Decision framework PART 11: Drivers and challenges PART 12: Market trends PART 13: Vendor landscape PART 14: Appendix
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