Life Cycle
July 2003-June 2004
Project Description
The World Food Logistics Organization, in cooperation with the
USDA,
promoted the import of U.S. agricultural products through
strengthening the awareness of U.S. food safety systems and
distribution logistics in the supply chain. Efforts to enhance
the fresh, chilled and frozen warehousing and distribution industry
and to increase consumer confidence in U.S. food safety,
bio-security and proper handling methods should result in increased
export opportunities for U.S. suppliers while reducing post harvest,
storage and distribution related product losses.
Activities
conducted during the scope of the program included a review of the
existing activities in the region pertaining to cold chain
enhancement and association building efforts; development of a
local-language resource directory for industry organizations,
including principal ports of entry, refrigerated warehouses,
importers, shipping companies, transportation companies, government
agencies and other important contacts to members of the industry;
translation of WFLO’s refrigerated warehouse textbook (Successful
Refrigerated Warehousing); Translation of WFLO’s computer-based
resource training materials (CD-ROM); Training Seminars for industry
leaders; and Association Building efforts organize leading companies
into a regional Cold Chain Association. Reporting
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