CCTT Working Meeting on Development of Temperature-Sensitive Cargo Transportation
Moscow, Russia, April 28, 2026
A working meeting of CCTT members and partners was held in Moscow to discuss the development of temperature-sensitive cargo transportation. The event took place at the CCTT Secretariat as part of the ColdChain project, aimed at creating a reliable and efficient continuous cold chain along trans-Eurasian routes.
A working meeting of CCTT members and partners was held in Moscow to discuss the development of temperature-sensitive cargo transportation. The event took place at the CCTT Secretariat as part of the ColdChain project, aimed at creating a reliable and efficient continuous cold chain along trans-Eurasian routes.
A working meeting of CCTT members and partners was held in Moscow to discuss the development of temperature-sensitive cargo transportation. The event took place at the CCTT Secretariat as part of the ColdChain project, aimed at creating a reliable and efficient continuous cold chain along trans-Eurasian routes.
The discussion involved representatives from:
- Transport and logistics companies
- Shippers
- Industry associations
- CCTT partner organizations
Main Topics
The working meeting focused on the current state and prospects of the temperature-sensitive cargo transportation market, including perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other cargo requiring strict temperature control. Mikhail Goncharov, Secretary General of CCTT, delivered the opening remarks.
Key presentations and discussions:
- Current State of Food Temperature-Sensitive Cargo Transportation
- Presented by Mikhail Sinyov, ColdChain Project Manager at CCTT and President of the Association of Food Sector Organizations (ASORPS)
- Working Group on Agrologistics under the Public Council of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation
Dmitriy Antonov, Head of the Working Group and Senior Vice President, Director for External Relations and Sustainable Development at GAP «Resurs», presented on:
- Cooperation with the Ministry of Transport
- Collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture
- Interaction with industry associations
- Development of comprehensive solutions for export support and import substitution
- Experience of Logistics Operators and Shippers
Alexey Filatov, Deputy Commercial Director for Business Development at Dalreftrans LLC, presented successful cases of multimodal transportation of temperature-sensitive cargo, including shipments to APAC and Middle East countries. He highlighted the significant potential of cargo base ready to switch to regular railway and multimodal routes under conditions of:
- Stable schedules
- Transparent tariffs
- Product safety assurance
- Assessment and Forecast of Cold Logistics Sustainability in 2026 amid Component Shortage
Marat Zembatov, Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research at the Institute of Public and Municipal Administration, НИУ «Higher School of Economics», presented analytical and forecast data on:
- Raw material sources
- Production of refrigerant components
- Production capacities
Outcomes and Next Steps
The meeting participants concluded that stronger coordination between all chain links — from producer to end consumer — is necessary. CCTT reaffirmed its role as a platform for dialogue and development of industry initiatives.
Upcoming activities include:
- Preparation of proposals to support energy efficiency projects in cold chains
- Development of interaction mechanisms between market participants to enhance reliability and sustainability of cold logistics