ECSLA offers membership to: 

• National associations of cold stores and distribution companies from the EU and Switzerland
• Direct corporate members: individual public refrigerated warehouses, cold stores and logistics operators
• Suppliers of products & services to the cold storage industry
• Scientists, researchers, universities, institutions, etc.

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Cold store and logistics operators
ECSLA direct corporate warehouse membership is an excellent tool for keeping up-to-date with cold chain logistics issues. More importantly, it gives access to a network of European colleagues and the opportunity to meet several times a year to exchange thoughts and ideas and discuss business developments. ECSLA direct corporate membership includes membership of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA). 
Full list of benefits and services

National cold storage associations
For national cold storage associations ECSLA offers a platform to meet, discuss governmental affairs and determine the interests and industry affairs that should be brought tot the attention of the European institutions and the concerned governmental bodies in different policy areas - from food safety and hygiene to environmental performance and energy efficiency in cold stores.

Suppliers to the cold storage industry
For suppliers to the industry ECSLA associated membership offers a wide range of benefits, for instance the opportunity to meet with European warehouse and logistic operators several times a year and develop market presence, explore new business opportunities and expand the network.
Full list of benefits and services

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
ECSLA membership agreements are always for a minimum of a year. Annual fees for national associations and direct corporate members are based on the total capacity in cubic meters.
Associated members pay a fixed annual fee which depends on the chosen type of membership.

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Overview of 2012 membership fees
Application Direct Corporate Member (warehouse companies only)
Application Associated Members 

National associations and organizations/companies that do not fit in the above listed categories can contact ECSLA for more details about membership.