In this article, Neal Rider, founder and CEO, and David Palfenier, co-founder and president of Emergent Cold LatAm, share the key lessons from the company’s first five years in Latin America and reflect on the opportunities that will continue to drive the company’s growth in the coming years.

Learn about Emergent Cold LatAm, the leader in temperature-controlled food storage in Latin America, according to the GCCA’s 2026 ranking.

Find out which companies have the infrastructure for large-scale perishable food operations and learn how to evaluate a refrigerated logistics partner.

Learn how supply chain planning strengthens the cold chain, reduces waste, and improves decision-making in perishable goods logistics.

Learn how container loading helps preserve refrigerated and frozen foods during international transport.

Understand the main logistical challenges in food retail and see how the cold chain helps reduce losses and increase efficiency.

Understand integrated logistics, its benefits, and how to apply it to reduce costs and increase efficiency in the perishable goods supply chain.

Learn why cold storage rooms are essential in the perishable food cold chain, the different types, the challenges involved, and how to reduce losses.

Learn why the cold chain is crucial for the export of Salmo Salar and how Chile ensures quality, efficiency, and global competitiveness.

Understand what OTIF is, how to apply it in refrigerated logistics, and how to reduce costs through on-time, in-full deliveries.