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Panama Tenders Cold Chain Logistics System for $90 million

The Ministry of the Presidency is putting out to tender the design, construction and implementation of an integrated cold chain logistics system.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

The purpose of the contract is to modernize the current system of collection and distribution of perishable food products in both production and consumption areas in the country.

The target date for submission of proposals is June 29, 2011.

Source: PanamaCompra.gob.pa

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Cold Chain Logistics System Out to Tender Again

July 2011

The $70 million tender includes the design, construction, equipping and commissioning of an Integrated Cold Chain Logistics System.

The purpose of the tender is to design a system of integrated Cold Chain logistics, which begins from receipt of the post-harvest product, which then passes through modern value-added processes and safety procedures in post-harvest Management Centres, utilizes appropriate refrigerated transport systems and ends with delivery to final consumer outlets.

Changes to ‘La Chorrera‘ Public Market Tender

October 2011

The new contract includes both the public market for $10 million, and also the construction of the Abasto Market for $15 million.

Maitin Yessica, administrator of the Cold Chain informed companies involved that they may clarify aspects of the tender in the approval meeting scheduled for October 17, 2011.

Only One Company Bids for Cold Chain

June 2011

The consortium Panamá Frío, composed of locally owned firms and some of Venezuelan capital, set its price at $93.5 million

A statement by the Presidency of Panama reads:

“Consorcio Panamá Frío, of Venezuelan and Panamanian capital, submitted the only bid for 93 million 500 thousand dollars, in an act of reception of proposals held in the Office of the President and chaired by the executive secretary of Panamá Frío, Fernando Soto Duque, in the presence of the managing director, Yessica de Maitin .

Food Distribution Logistics Center

January 2012

As the final link in the Cold Chain, Mercapanamá may be used for agro-industrial processes for exports.

Acknowledging that the Food Market in Panama City does not have adequate infrastructure for marketing foods according to the best international standards, industry officials have decided to build a new center.

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Cold Chain in Food Storage

It is crucial to control the temperature in a constant way.
The cold chain is the constant temperature control at all stages of a food product, from production to consumption, keeping it in the same temperature range and ensuring, thus, its good condition. It is called "chain" because it is made up of different stages, and if some are compromised, it could result in damage to the quality and safety of the product.

Cases of health damage due to the cold chain breaking up are increasing in developed countries, according to World Health Organization, in up to 30% per year.

Low temperatures not only ensure the organoleptic characteristics of food (texture, flavor, odor, color), but also stop reproduction of microorganisms and delay the loss of food quality. However, we must not forget that the cold does not kill microorganisms or stop the metabolic activity of its components, only slows their growth and food spoilage.