Education

Education & Networking Opportunities

IACSC Annual Conference and Expo

This annual association event is the only event in the world dedicated to cold storage construction, design, and maintenance. Featuring, educational programs, networking events, and an expo, the conference is open to retailers, processors, warehouse operators, contractors, and suppliers.

Global Cold Chain Alliance Assembly of Committees

Held annually in Washington, DC, the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Assembly of Committees is where members from every sector of the cold chain unite to solve critical industry problems and strategize for the future. Each committee is dedicated to addressing issues that impact one particular area of the cold chain and require association response or direction.

ICE (India Cold Chain Expo)

The India Cold Chain Expo, also known as ICE, was the first cold chain conference to be held in India. The program includes educational sessions and popular expo and provides an invaluable opportunity for Indian cold chain professionals to connect with their international counterparts.

Webinars

Periodically, the association offers webinars that cover current cold chain trends or new technologies. These one hour webinars are often free or offered at a very low –cost and provide members a convenient educational opportunity.

Online Training

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Online Training Library, powered by DuPont Training Solutions, offers a convenient and efficient way to train employees in safety management, human resources compliance, and other operational best practices. The GCCA Online Training Library delivers 80 individualized, self-paced courses that can be accessed on-demand, 24/7. Courses are available to members for only $35 per access.

Discounted IARW Membership

Through a special agreement with the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW), IACSC members are invited to join IARW at a discounted rate. IARW membership offers IACSC members a direct link to their customers and access to additional resources.

Marketing

Marketing & Communications

Global Cold Chain Directory

IACSC members receive a listing in the annual directory. Published in conjunction with the other GCCA Core Partners, the directory includes over 500 pages of cold chain providers and is the sourcebook for over 3,000 cold chain professionals and customers searching for cold chain solutions. A searchable, electronic format is also available online.

Advertising and Sponsorships

IACSC members have the opportunity to advertise in the Global Cold Chain Directory and receive daily exposure for an entire year to a readership tailored to their companies' services. Additional advertising opportunities are available throughout the year in COLD FACTS magazine. Sponsorship opportunities are available at many association events. Members are also invited to submit press releases, contribute white papers, write articles, or submit article ideas for inclusion in association publications.

IACSC Logo

All members may use the association's member logo on their website(s), stationery, advertising or other printed material as a visible "seal of quality." All members also receive a set of membership plaques to display onsite.

COLD FACTS Magazine

The bimonthly COLD FACTS magazine is a direct link to 3,000 of the top decision-makers in the international cold chain. COLD FACTS is the definitive resource for the Core Partners of the Global Cold Chain Alliance, delivering association news, member news, market intelligence, and reports on the latest cold chain trends and advances.

Cool Designs

Cool Designs delivers the latest association, industry news, and a comprehensive listing of construction activity to over 200 players in the cold storage construction industry every other month. Cool Designs is a bi-monthly publication.

Technical

Technical Resources

IARW-IACSC Maintenance and Modernization Manual

This technical manual covers the physical structure of the warehouse, refrigeration engineering, and material handling.

Design, Construction, Specification, and Fire Management of Insulated Envelopes for Temperature Controlled Environments*

This publication, endorsed by the British government and the Fire Services, has become the "bible" for the temperature-controlled storage and food-processing industries.

Guidelines for the Specification, Design and Construction of Cold Store Floors*

This publication includes information on materials and construction (fill material, sub-base material, slabs, vapor barriers, etc.), tolerances, site investigation, and more.

*These items are available to IACSC members at a discounted rate.

Service Partner Programs*

UPS Discount Freight Program

Take advantage of the UPS Freight Association Shipment Program on qualifying LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipments. Enrollment is free, with no obligations or minimum shipping requirements. Your UPS Freight Savings Program applies to shipments weighing 150 lbs to 20,000 lbs that are; shipments billed collect to your company, prepaid shipments from your company, and shipments billed to your company as a third party.

*IARW partner programs are offered to members at discounted rates by the partnering entity.

Government

Government Affairs

Monitoring

The IACSC staff monitors both Congressional and regulatory activity, as well as selected state and local jurisdictions. Through contacts on Capitol Hill and at federal agencies, IACSC keeps members abreast of issues including regulatory compliance, tax, small business matters, security requirements, and other topics which impact the cold storage construction industry.

Advocacy

IACSC gives members a voice in Washington, DC, liaising with government decision makers and providing members with tools to proactively influence public policy impacting the cold chain industry. IRTA also actively participates in coalitions in Washington and works closely with allied organizations to promote policies beneficial to the temperature-controlled logistics industry. IACSC staff is on call to respond to questions and help members through the regulatory maze, working to ensure that the temperature-controlled logistics industry is not subjected to onerous and unreasonable requirements.

International

International Outreach

Cold Chain Development

Through a growing number of government-funded projects, and in partnership with WFLO, IACSC actively contributes to increasing awareness of cold chain issues. With assessments, training, design and feasibility studies, the organizations work to ensure the growth of a strong industry. A strong industry means higher quality and volume of product, and a greater number of business opportunities.

Consultancy Opportunities

With a growing number of development projects to implement, WFLO regularly seeks IACSC members to fill short-term technical assistance positions. Participating members gain invaluable insight into the state of the cold chain in developing countries, as well as the opportunity to make industry contacts in nations with growing economies.