For the cold storage industry, there is good news to report. The visibility and need for the cold chain is increasing significantly, as it did throughout the pandemic. The public realizes it is dependent on a global cold chain and the world pays more attention to how food moves through the system. Consequently, the cold chain industry continues to grow domestically and globally, with a nearly 35% increase from 2021 to 2022, based on GCCA member capacity.
This growth is juxtaposed against a cold storage industry dealing with multiple disruptions. And the number one disruptor – strained global supply chains.