With the global movement of pharmaceuticals, perishables and other temperature-sensitive products becoming increasingly complex, the need for seamless connectivity across air, ocean and land has never been greater. Cold Chain Unbroken 2026 (CCUB 2026), scheduled for September 9-10, 2026, at Novotel Hyderabad Airport, will bring together the global temperature-controlled logistics ecosystem to address this challenge.
Built around the theme “Global Multi-Modal Connectivity: Across Air, Sea and Land for Pharma, Perishables & Beyond”, the two-day summit will bring together shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, terminal operators, regulators, technology innovators and policy leaders to explore the next phase of cold chain development.
Why CCUB 2026 Matters
The cold chain is no longer about standalone warehouses, reefer fleets or specialised facilities. As global supply chains become more interconnected, the focus is shifting towards creating seamless corridors where infrastructure, information and accountability can move together.
CCUB 2026 will focus on strengthening these connections through greater digitalisation, traceability, infrastructure integration and collaboration across the ecosystem.
What to Expect at CCUB 2026
Over two intensive days, the event will focus on:
• Strengthening multimodal connectivity across air, ocean and land transport.
• Accelerating digitalisation, traceability and counterfeit prevention in pharma and perishables.
• Exploring the evolving role of CFSs, ICDs and warehouses as multimodal interoperability nodes.
• Highlighting ocean logistics and reefer supply chains as an increasingly important pillar of global temperature-controlled trade.
• Advancing sustainable cold chain solutions through green refrigerants, renewable energy and efficient infrastructure design.
• Examining pharma and life sciences as benchmark sectors for reliability, compliance and temperature integrity.
• Building partnerships across industry, government and technology to develop scalable cold chain corridors.
A Multimodal Future
One of the central conversations at CCUB 2026 will be how different modes and infrastructure nodes can work together more effectively. The future of temperature-controlled logistics will depend not simply on stronger individual assets but on seamless transitions between warehouses, CFSs, ICDs, airports, ports and distribution networks.
The objective is to create a more connected ecosystem where cargo can move reliably across modes without compromising temperature integrity or visibility.
Ocean Logistics Takes Centre Stage
As global trade in perishables and temperature-sensitive products expands, ocean logistics is emerging as an increasingly important part of the cold chain conversation.
CCUB 2026 will examine the growing role of reefer logistics, maritime infrastructure and port connectivity in building more scalable and resilient global trade corridors, while also exploring how air and ocean transport can complement each other within an integrated multimodal network.
Sustainability and Innovation
The future cold chain will also need to balance reliability with sustainability. Green refrigerants, renewable energy, energy-efficient designs and technology-driven operations will be central to creating infrastructure that is both environmentally responsible and commercially viable.
Digital technologies, meanwhile, will play an equally important role in strengthening traceability, visibility and accountability across the journey.
Recognising Cold Chain Excellence
The Cold Chain Excellence Awards will recognise organisations and individuals driving the industry forward across key areas including operational leadership, sustainability, innovation, technology and traceability, and global multimodal impact.
A Platform for What Comes Next
From pharma integrity and life sciences distribution to perishables trade, reefer logistics and multimodal connectivity, CCUB 2026 will bring together the stakeholders shaping the future of temperature-controlled logistics.
As the industry moves beyond individual assets towards integrated global corridors, the need for collaboration has become more important than ever. Cold Chain Unbroken 2026 will provide a platform to connect ideas, infrastructure and stakeholders in building a more resilient, sustainable and globally connected cold chain.
Cold Chain Unbroken 2026
September 9-10, 2026 | Novotel Hyderabad Airport
Global Multi-Modal Connectivity: Across Air, Sea and Land for Pharma, Perishables & Beyond
