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A crowded house in Cape Town.

The journey to a better world: a refrigeration perspective

The Dreosti Memorial Lecture presented by Andy Pearson, edited by Eamonn Ryan

This is an abbreviated version of the lecture delivered by SAIRAC centres in Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Due to its importance and length, the entire lecture will be run in four parts in the succeeding issues of Cold Link Africa.

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A section of the audience at the 2023 GCCA Cold Chain Conference in Cape Town.

How green technologies are shaping the cold chain industry

By Eamonn Ryan

The following presentation was delivered at the 2024 Cold Chain Refrigeration, Logistics and Technology Summit in Cape Town, by mechanical engineering manager Mesuli Mduli of County Fair Western Cape on the topic ‘A sustainable cold chain for a cooler tomorrow – how green technologies are shaping the cold chain industry’.

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The panel discusses opportunities and challenges faced by the cold chain in Africa.

Cold chain development in Africa

Written by © Eamonn Ryan | Cold Link Africa

All photos © Eamonn Ryan | Cold Link Africa

The second annual GCCA African Cold Chain Conference was held on 2-4 August in Cape Town. A panel discussion was moderated by Greg Laurin, chairman of Global Cold Chain Foundation, to discuss the current state of the cold chain in South Africa and Africa as a whole.Read More »Cold chain development in Africa

Lizelle van der Berg, director, GCCA Africa. Image supplied by Eamonn Ryam | Cold Link Africa

Major hazard risks in cold chain installations

Claude Thackwray of MHR (Major Hazard Risk) Consultants gave a presentation at the GCCA Africa Risk & Insurance seminar in Johannesburg earlier this year.The following article is derived from his presentation, edited by Eamonn Ryan

Major hazard risk assessments play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of hazardous installations in the cold chain. While some clients may perceive these assessments as costly and unnecessary, it is essential to recognise the potential dangers associated with the storage and processing of hazardous substances, particularly ammonia in the case of refrigerants. This presentation aims to shed light on the importance of risk assessments in the cold chain and provide an overview of relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines.Read More »Major hazard risks in cold chain installations