Indo-Japan cold chain tech IceBattery launched in Delhi
Strengthening Indo-Japan cooperation in sustainable logistics, Japan-based Innovation Thru Energy (ITE) and IceBattery India on Tuesday launched the ‘IceBattery Rail and Land Cold Chain Technology’ at Bharat Mandapam.
Held on Japan Foundation Day, the initiative aims to revolutionise India’s cold chain infrastructure through energy-efficient and climate-resilient solutions.
The technology enables stable temperature control for perishables during transit without relying on continuous power or diesel-based refrigeration. A major highlight was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ITE and Kalyani Cast Tech for
‘Make in India’ container manufacturing, boosting domestic production and localisation.
Addressing the gathering, Deepak Kalia, CEO of IceBattery India, and Tatsuo Hosoi, Director of ITE Japan, outlined a shared vision for advanced logistics. Pankaj Garg, Founder and CEO of ITE, alongside Senior Advisor Tadamasa Ishida, emphasised the importance of scalable, low-carbon solutions aligned with India’s sustainability goals.
Sanjay Swarup of CONCOR highlighted the technology’s relevance in strengthening rail-based freight and reducing energy consumption.
The event was graced by Katsuhiko Murayama (Former Director, METI Japan), Takashi Suzuki (JETRO), Shailendra Singh (Former Director, Ministry of Railways), Dr Prabhat (Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture), and Sanjay Sharma (Director, SECI).
The programme, which commenced with Saraswati Vandana and Buddhist chanting, concluded with a technology showcase and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
“This initiative is a significant step towards reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring food security,” stated Deepak Kalia during the vote of thanks.
The partnership reinforces the Indo-Japan commitment to building a modern, emission-efficient supply chain for the country’s agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors.
