Cold Chain Bangladesh Limited

Cold Chain Bangladesh Limited (CCBL) is a pioneering private company in Bangladesh, formed through a joint venture between Golden Harvest Ice Cream Limited and Golden Harvest Foods Limited, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member. With a USD 22 million equity-based pilot project, CCBL is set to revolutionize the logistics landscape by establishing a network of warehouses and logistics assets across the country. The company aims to serve a diverse clientele through 12 strategically located storage facilities, utilizing an extensive transportation fleet. CCBL's services encompass long and short-term storage, bulk transport, cross-docking, last-mile delivery, and drop shipping, along with value-added, product-specific on-demand services. This venture is expected to significantly enhance food safety and quality, reduce spoilage, and contribute to the development of Bangladesh's logistics infrastructure. Additionally, CCBL's operations will support export-import activities, bolstering the national economy and facilitating growth across various industries. The initiative underscores the critical need for robust cold chain infrastructure in developing nations, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted product flow, particularly for frozen food and ice cream sectors. Keywords: cold chain, logistics, warehouses, transportation, food safety, spoilage reduction, infrastructure, export-import, Bangladesh, Golden Harvest.