A logistics model that consolidates frozen and chilled goods from multiple suppliers into shared transportation and storage networks, optimizing capacity utilization and reducing costs. Rather than each supplier maintaining separate cold chain infrastructure, aggregation enables shared resources, route optimization, and economies of scale. This approach is particularly valuable in South Africa’s fragmented frozen food market, where small to medium producers lack individual cold chain capabilities. Aggregation platforms create network effects, making last-mile delivery economically viable while providing smaller businesses access to enterprise-grade cold chain logistics.
Related Terms: Last-Mile Cold Chain Delivery, Fleet Management (Cold Chain), Refrigerated Distribution Center