Are cold chain logistics a hot business property right now??

Cold chains are definitely required..but NOW...well am not sure.

Though utility and importance of cold chains can be realised and it has already started yielding results as far as exports are concerned. For the domestic markets, the infrastructure has still a long way to go. Cold chain alone is not going to address the problem.

Creating awareness to the producers/ farmers about the benefits of using a cold chain by way of reduced wastage and increased incomes- Maintaining a cold chain right after harvest till consumption- Convincing the consumer to pay a higher price for the mark ups resulted by using a cold chain: All these have to be done simultaneously to make the cold chains financially viable.

these are the repercusrions of developing india, anything relating to requirement will be a hot cake to go... at the movement cold store chains..... इब्त्दाये इश्क ह सोचता(Originally रोता) है क्या ?
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Fully agreed with your comments

Mr.Sudarsan i agree with you.Seeing the growth of retail sector in the indian market i can safely say that yes there will be huge demand for cold chain logistics and storage of these things will definitely increase.

But how should one go about this if we take into account the recession period which is going on, can we presume that retail sector won't be affected by it.

If one were to look at the statistics of waste of farm produce (almost 25%) in India due to lack of proper cool chain, then it looks like there is big business in the cold chain logistics. However the problem arises because having cold logistics doesnt necessarily lead to profits for the users of this service. Therein lies the problem.

Cold chain logistics is affordable and very effective, when used for transportation, storage and retail operation of high value produce like Apples, mangoes, grapes, strawberries etc. For large number of other produces likes vegetables and fruits, it doesnt make economic sense to use cool chain.

However given the size of the country and the increasing demand for quality and fresh farm at retail end, cold chain logistics is a very good business today.

Ya Cold Storage and Reefer Vehicles has huge potential in Logistics makert for the next 10 years.

cold chain logistics management is a growing and inportant part of supply chain and investment in this sector is bound to fetch good returns to the investor. With distribution of critically important items like vacine & life saving drugs, frozen foods like dairy, sea food poultry & meat products this sector is set on a growtth trajectory.

vittal vemuri, Area Sales Manager Safexpress Hyderabad  

Very much . Its a hot property to study . All  FDI  start a business to look into profits . Food is the best business  to get a quick ROI . i Would not comment on this as I am a part of this group. The consumer behaviour in India is changing as well as his attitudes if we are specifically speaking about India .Every body needs food ebven if there is a credit crunch and people tend to buy food . Cold strorage or storing food in tyhe supply chain is the key operational area in this business - Ramesh Panavalli Walmart ASDA uk

Cold chain logistics is a much required need of Indian Industry.

The common man would surely feel and understand its need in the retail sector. However it is becoming an integral part of the Pharma sector where a lot of temperature sensitive drugs and devices need to be stored.The clinical research sector is another upcoming sector in India where cold chain plays a very crucial role for the samples and aso the tests conducted. The other areas wher cold chain can be effective are in floriculture sector. India is one of the largest producers of flowers, but has not reaped the benefits of  production capacity. n effective cold chain rightly utilised will increse the efficiency and effectiveness of a number of industries in India

Also just do simple mathematics. How many cold chain warehouses are their in India in other than port areas where fish is in abundance. You will find very less. to make things further simpler, just see the no. of cold chain warehouses in Punjab , the food bowl of india which will cater to a chunk of fresh material to these retail chains. Virtually none....so you can well imagine the dire requirement of these cold chains. The way retailers are making time bound plans for launching their retail chains are any players seriously thinking on Logistics park.Now this is the gap one can capitalise on. Cold chains are actually a hot preposition.