Carrier Transicold Enhances Cold Chain Training with Advanced Refrigeration Solutions at the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain

Logistics, Supply Chain & Transport
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 11:47
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In continuation of its collaboration with the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES), Carrier Transicold has delivered transport refrigeration units and connected cold chain solutions to support training courses and contribute to the development of sustainable cold chain systems in East Africa. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

ACES has taken delivery of Carrier’s in-kind donation of a refrigerated box equipped with a Supra® HE 6, a Citimax® 280 Fresh unit and telematics devices, including Carrier Transicold’s Lynx Fleet connected cold chain solution, at its campus in Kigali, Rwanda. The equipment will enhance courses by providing hands-on experience with refrigeration units for trainees and future trainers. It will also enable trainers to provide an overview of service and maintenance and present the benefits of the Lynx Fleet platform, which helps ensure cargo safety, fleet management and temperature accuracy.

“The delivery of these refrigeration systems marks a significant milestone in Carrier Transicold’s collaboration with ACES,” said Victor Calvo, Vice President & General Manager, International Truck Trailer, Carrier Transicold. “Recognizing the crucial role of the cold chain in minimizing perishable losses and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we also see its importance in optimizing agricultural and farming activities. We are excited to continue building capacity and contributing to the development of a sustainable cold chain in East Africa.”

Carrier Transicold has delivered approximately 450 hours of intensive training, empowering and training over 65 individuals. Through ACES courses and a Specialized Outreach and Knowledge Establishment (SPOKE) session in Kenya, Carrier Transicold has been at the forefront of advancing transport refrigeration. These sessions cover refrigerated road transport solutions, telematics tools, connected systems and best practices in cold chain and distribution. Carrier Transicold's commitment to education and innovation is helping shape the future of this critical industry.

“The availability of Carrier Transicold cold chain equipment and solutions on-site will further enhance our unique courses,” said Toby Peters, Centre for Sustainable Cooling Director and Professor of Cold Economy, University of Birmingham and Heriot-Watt University. “Cooling and cold-chain are critical national infrastructure. Through ACES we bring together multidisciplinary expertise and commercial partners to develop training in how to deliver inclusive, equitable and more sustainable cooling and cold-chain solutions.” 

Carrier’s trainings showcase the advantages of post-harvest cold chain solutions for farmers, aiding in the reduction of food loss and the optimization of food delivery. The ACES collaboration in Rwanda aligns with Carrier’s 2030 goals to positively impact communities by alleviating hunger and food loss, and promote sustainability through education, collaborations and climate resiliency programs.

To learn more about Carrier’s efforts to expand the cold chain, visit www.Carrier.com/Refrigeration.

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