About The Move to Minus 15°C

Launched at COP28 by principal partner and global logistics firm, DP World, our industry-wide Coalition intends to explore the feasibility of a move to  -15°C. But no one company can make this change alone. Underpinned by independent academic research, our aim is to collaborate with industry to redefine frozen food temperature standards to cut greenhouse gases and lower supply chain costs – a small change that can make a big impact.

Since launch, our Coalition has garnered support from leading names across global shipping, logistics, and trade, including AJC Group, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), Daikin, DP World and Lineage. Additionally, we've recently secured commitments from other key industry players, such as Cosco Shipping, Holt Logistics, JB Hunt, Americold, Indicold, Orbcomm, and Seacube Container Leasing.

From food producers to technology partners, our aim is to expand this growing network of worldwide Coalition members to include industry representatives from across every stage of the frozen food supply chain.

Thomas Eskesen, Chairman, Move to Minus 15°C

Move to Minus 15°C

Appointed as Chairman of the Coalition in March 2024, Thomas is a global cold chain expert with over 35 years of experience and a proven international track record. He has held several leadership positions at Maersk, including a decade as Vice President, Head of Reefer and Special Cargo. In this role he was responsible for setting strategic direction, asset planning, product development and innovation.

In 2015, he founded Eskesen Advisory, which specialises in advising executives on their unique challenges and opportunities within refrigerated cargo. Here, he has spent the last decade sharing his extensive experience in reefer products and services, strategic planning, and reefer innovation to key players in refrigerated transport and executives seeking a fresh perspective on their business model and strategy.

In his latest role as Chairman for the Move to Minus 15°C he has one goal in mind: to make frozen food logistics more sustainable and efficient.

“What is really important when we look at food waste and temperature management is  that everyone is on board”

Thomas Eskesen, Chairman,  The Move to Minus 15°C Coalition

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About The Move to Minus 15°C

Thomas Eskesen, Chairman, Move to Minus 15°C

Move to Minus 15°C

“What is really important when we look at food waste and temperature management is that everyone is on board”

“What is really important when we look at food waste and temperature management is  that everyone is on board”