SubZero Cold Logistics and Radius Transport are proud to announce their membership with the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and the World Foods Logistics Organization (WFLO).
International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses
IARW is the third-party temperature-controlled warehousing industry’s association.
Vision
IARW will build, strengthen and represent the global temperature-controlled third party warehousing and logistics industry.
Mission
IARW promotes excellence in the global temperature-controlled warehouse and logistics industry.
History
IARW was founded in 1891 when a number of conventional warehousemen took on the demands of storing perishable food and soon realized the increased challenge and complexity of operating temperature controlled storage facilities.
Today, IARW promotes best practices in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics industry through research, industry benchmarking, networking, and education. IARW also advocates for members in legislative and regulatory arenas. All active members of IARW are also members and beneficiaries of the work of the World Food Logistics Organization.
World Foods Logistics Organization
Vision
WFLO will be the primary source for education and technical information on the proper handling and storage of perishable products and the development of systems and best practices for the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of food to the people of the world.
Mission
WFLO delivers education and research to the industry and empowers economic development by strengthening the global cold chain.
History
WFLO was founded in 1943 as The Refrigeration Research Foundation (TRRF). It is a scientific and educational foundation whose purpose is to advance the application of refrigeration technology for better preservation of food and commodities; develop and support research in the science of refrigeration; cooperate with government and private institutions in research activities; train and educate refrigerated warehouse/distribution personnel; and establish and make available a repository of scientific information specific to this industry. WFLO is led by a Board of Governors who are advised by a Scientific Advisory Council comprised of top scientists with expertise in food science.