Khmer Cold Chain hosted its first information-sharing event about modern temperature-controlled logistics in Cambodia on 24th May, 2023.
One of the highlights of the event was the enlightening sanitary and phytosanitary awareness session presented by the esteemed Dr. Ker Monthivuth, Director for the Departement of Plant Protection, Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF). His expertise and guidance proved invaluable in equipping our attendees with crucial insights into the essential practices and standards required to maintain the quality and safety of agricultural products.
Our collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries exemplifies our commitment to creating a platform for growth and advancement within the agricultural industry.
Our centralized cross-docking facility is a game-changer for the industry in Cambodia. By leveraging this new logistics infrastructure in Cambodia, Agricultural cooperatives (ACs) and small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) will significantly boost their access to new markets, contributing to the overall growth and development of the agricultural ecosystem in our region.
We would like to thank the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia Logistics Association (CLA) and Emerging Markets Consulting (EMC) for their invaluable contribution. We would also like to extend our appreciation to all the attendees and collaborators who made this event a resounding success.
Let’s continue to work hand in hand, sharing knowledge, fostering innovation, and creating pathways to success for all stakeholders in the agricultural industry.
This event and publication were made possible through support provided by Feed the Future through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the terms of Contract No 7200AA20C00054. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID. This partnership is operating under the USAID-funded, Feed the Future Market Systems and Partnerships (MSP) Activity. MSP is advancing learning and good practice in market systems development and private sector engagement within USAID, USAID partners, and market actors. For more information, access to technical resources, and opportunities to engage, visit www.agrilinks.org/msp
Khmer Cold Chain is an InfraCo Asia initiative developed in partnership with the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port, together with the support of Infunde Development and USAID.
About InfraCo Asia Development
InfraCo Asia Development Pte Ltd (InfraCo Asia) is a commercially managed infrastructure development and investment company of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG). Headquartered in Singapore, InfraCo Asia catalyses greater private sector investment in infrastructure across South and Southeast Asia by providing funding and development expertise. InfraCo Asia funds early-stage development activities to realise socially responsible and commercially viable infrastructure that contributes to sustainable and inclusive economic growth. InfraCo Asia is currently funded by four members of PIDG – the governments of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Australia.
For more information, please visit www.infracoasia.com
About Khmer Cold Chain Company
Khmer Cold Chain’s vision is to be the leading third-party provider of temperature-controlled logistics, delivering international quality services to the Cambodian and regional farmers, agribusiness, food processers, pharmaceutical companies, food retailers and hotels, restaurants and caterers/institutional (HORECA/HRI), at competitive prices. Khmer Cold Chain is a project company of InfraCo Asia Development Pte Ltd (InfraCo Asia), on behalf of which Infunde Development is developing the project.
For more information, please visit: https://khmercold.com
About Phnom Penh Autonomous Port
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (“PPAP”) is a port operator in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The company was founded in 1905 and became a listed company in 2015. PPAP currently offers services such as pilotage and berthing, tug-boat assistances, general cargo handling, stevedoring, storage, stuffing/unstuffing, lift on/lift off, consolidation/deconsolidation, reefer container, logistics, dredging and surveying, container maintenance and repair, inland container depot, passenger and tourist terminal, and weight station. PPAP is creating a network of ports along Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers to promote Inland Waterway transportation and collect agriculture products to be shipped directly to overseas or via Container Terminal LM17.
For more information, please visit: https://ppap.com.kh
About United States Agency International Development
The United States Agency International Development (USAID)-funded Feed the Future Market Systems and Partnerships (MSP) activity is advancing learning and good practice on market systems development and private sector engagement within USAID, USAID’s implementing partners, and market actors. MSP facilitates private sector partnerships to inclusive and resilient agriculture-led economic growth. MSP-facilitated partnerships channel corporate firms and investors outside normal business practices by taking a socially inclusive approach to testing a new model or to scaling a business service or product; and shine a light on systemic barriers in the market system which constrain private sector involvement and investment. For more information, please visit: usaid.gov
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