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Competition prosecutions in shipping rely on more than parallel pricing.

Shipping cartel case: What It means for SA’s cold chain and why the outcome isn’t straightforward

By Eamonn Ryan

The Competition Commission’s recent referral of an alleged decade-long price-fixing cartel among the local units of Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, Evergreen, PIL, MOL, Cosco and K Line arrives at a critical time for the cold chain: shipping rates have a direct influence on margins throughout the refrigerated supply chain, and any proven collusion would imply exporters have been unknowingly carrying inflated logistics costs for years. This is part one of a two-part series.

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Mozambique is progressing some of the largest LNG projects in the world.

Mozambique LNG, SA’s gas cliff and the implications for the HVAC&R sector (Part 1)

By Eamonn Ryan

This is a two-part series. Part one examines the supply-side constraints, including domestic reserves, pipeline dependence, and Mozambique’s LNG projects, providing context for why South Africa is facing a potential gas shortage. Part two will explore the sectoral implications, highlighting how gas scarcity and price volatility are driving the shift toward electrification, heat pumps, solar integration, and other innovative HVAC&R solutions that offer resilience and energy efficiency in an uncertain gas market.

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Woolworths South Africa and DP World are taking sustainable logistics to the next level.

Woolworths and DP World expand AxlePower refrigeration fleet

Woolworths South Africa and DP World are taking sustainable logistics to the next level, expanding their fleet of AxlePower refrigeration trailers to 16 units since launching Africa’s first in January 2024. The trailers are helping reduce carbon emissions while maintaining a reliable cold chain for perishable goods.

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Smart kiosk energy solutions (Part 1)

Reliable electricity is the backbone of the cold chain. Innovations in energy infrastructure not only protect revenue for utilities but also ensure consistent power supply to temperature-sensitive storage, transport, and processing facilities. Power Process Systems’ locally developed enclosures and anti-vandal solutions can help safeguard critical cold chain operations against outages, theft or tampering, reducing risk to perishable goods.

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Steam line offtake design is critical to ensure no condensate pickup.

Partnering with clients to optimise condensate return (Part 2)

Partnerships between energy service providers and cold chain operators can unlock significant savings and operational efficiencies. By analysing plant systems and optimising condensate return, cold storage facilities can minimise energy use, prevent system contamination, and ensure reliable steam and refrigeration operations. Proper design and ongoing maintenance of condensate systems are essential to support the delicate balance required in temperature-sensitive storage environments.

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Thermal Images of steam traps to check functioning‬‬.

Partnering with thermal energy users to recover condensate and waste heat (Part 1)

Efficient steam and condensate management is not just vital for manufacturing plants – it can have a direct impact on the cold chain and refrigeration sectors. By recovering high-quality condensate and harnessing waste heat, cold storage operators can reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs and improve system reliability. Optimised condensate return also supports sustainable operations by reducing water usage and ensuring more consistent temperature control in cold chain processes.

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