In a country where food waste, pharmaceutical spoilage, and inefficient logistics continue to cost businesses millions of cedis annually, one Ghanaian company is addressing a critical challenge: cold chain transportation. At the forefront of this transformation is Primo, a fast-growing cold transportation and logistics company that is redefining how temperature-sensitive products move across Ghana.

Solving a Critical Infrastructure Gap
For years, cold chain logistics has remained one of the most underdeveloped segments of Ghana’s supply chain ecosystem. Farmers lose valuable produce before it reaches markets, frozen products suffer quality deterioration during transit, and temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals face risks that can compromise their effectiveness.

The consequences are significant:

• High post-harvest losses in agriculture
• Reduced profitability for food businesses and SMEs
• Increased risks within healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution

Primo was established to help solve these challenges by providing reliable, temperature-controlled transportation solutions for businesses that depend on product integrity and freshness.

Driving the Cold Chain Revolution
Primo operates a growing network of refrigerated trucks designed to transport frozen foods, fresh produce, dairy products, beverages, and pharmaceutical products under strict temperature conditions.

Its cold transportation solutions support:

• Frozen cargo at temperatures between -18℃ and -25℃
• Chilled and fresh products between +2℃ and +8℃
• Temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and healthcare products

With real-time tracking and temperature monitoring, businesses gain greater visibility and confidence throughout the transportation process.

Innovation Built Around Market Needs
Cold Transportation as a Service
Primo enables businesses to access refrigerated transportation without investing heavily in their own cold chain assets, making temperature-controlled logistics more accessible and cost-effective.

Shared Cold Logistics
Through shared transportation solutions, multiple businesses can utilize available truck capacity, reducing costs while improving operational efficiency.

Technology-Driven Operations
Booking, fleet management, dispatching, and shipment tracking are integrated into a streamlined system that enhances reliability and customer experience.

Supporting Ghana’s Economic Growth
The impact of efficient cold chain logistics extends beyond transportation.
By preserving product quality and reducing losses, Primo contributes to:

• Reduced post-harvest losses across agricultural value chains
• Improved healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution
• Increased profitability and growth opportunities for SMEs
• Enhanced food security and supply chain efficiency

National Recognition
Primo’s commitment to excellence was recognized at the Ghana International Product Awards 2026, where the company received the Best Cold Transportation Solutions Provider of the Year 2026 award.
This recognition reflects Primo’s growing contribution to strengthening Ghana’s cold chain ecosystem and supporting businesses that rely on temperature-controlled logistics.

Looking Ahead
As demand for reliable cold chain infrastructure continues to grow, Primo is positioning itself as a key enabler of Ghana’s agricultural, food, retail, and healthcare sectors.

By preserving product quality, reducing waste, and improving access to reliable temperature controlled transportation, Primo is not just moving goods-it is helping build the infrastructure required for a more resilient and competitive economy.

Published by: Business and Financial Times