As climate pressures intensify, this issue spotlights cold chain as it enters its execution decade—moving beyond expansion to intelligent, margin-focused network redesign. We decode the Global Value Chains Outlook 2026 by the World Economic Forum and Kearney, highlighting the need for adaptive, resilient systems. Our interview brings trade and supply chain finance into sharp strategic focus. We also examine how collaboration has evolved into disciplined alignment across ecosystems. Execution excellence, financial agility, and resilience emerge as the defining themes of 2026.