TRACE provides specialized technical expertise to design and implement international-standard temperature-controlled logistics systems that preserve product quality, reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance the export competitiveness of perishable goods. Our work spans the entire cold-chain ecosystem, from production and aggregation to processing, storage, transport, and distribution, ensuring that products maintain optimal quality and safety throughout their journey. By integrating technology, infrastructure planning, and policy reform, TRACE supports governments, development partners, and private enterprises in building efficient, compliant, and climate-resilient cold-chain networks. We focus on strengthening linkages between farmers, processors, and markets through data-enabled logistics and traceability systems that promote transparency and accountability. Our TCL solutions help ensure that Bangladesh’s agri-food and other perishable exports consistently meet global quality, safety, and certification standards, contributing to sustainable trade growth, reduced food waste, and improved livelihoods across value chains.

Our Services Include:

• Conducting technical assessments and cold-chain gap analysis across value chains
• Carrying out feasibility studies and investment planning for TCL infrastructure development
• Providing technical assistance on the design, operation, and management of cold storage and transport systems
• Advising on regulatory frameworks, food safety standards, and certification compliance
• Supporting integration of TCL systems with digital traceability and logistics monitoring tools
• Building the capacity of public and private operators in cold-chain management and maintenance