Life Cycle
July 2002-June 2003
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, biosecurity 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.
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