Royal Cargo gears up to meet the growing demand in Philippines cold chain

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Manila-based 3PL Royal Cargo is investing heavily in cold chain assets as demand for chilled and frozen food ramps up in the Philippines.

“The population is more than 100 million, with a taste getting more sophisticated,” said Royal Cargo president and chief executive Elmer Sarmiento.

“With the growing consumption, expenditure due to foreign exchange from abroad and from the business process organisations (BPOs), and with the growth in the economy, the trend for food and social entertainment spending is increasing every year. This is driving the ...