By Eamonn Ryan
Transport minister Barbara Creecy has tabled a R102-billion budget against the backdrop of a key structural shift in South Africa’s freight system – one that carries significant implications for the country’s cold chain and temperature-sensitive export economy.Read More »Rail reform unlocks critical gains for SA’s cold chain logistics
By Eamonn Ryan
During the course of the past year Cold Link Africa has written articles on both the prevalence of private equity firms at the last GCCA Africa conference, as well as the startling number of mergers and acquisitions in HVAC&R both internationally and in South Africa. GCCA’s magazine Cold Facts recently unpacked the subject too with investor relations expert Evan Pondel. This is part four of a four-part series.Read More »Technology, sustainability and the future of cold chain investment
By Eamonn Ryan
During the course of the past year Cold Link Africa has written articles on both the prevalence of private equity firms at the last GCCA Africa conference, as well as the startling number of mergers and acquisitions in HVAC&R both internationally and in South Africa. GCCA’s magazine Cold Facts recently unpacked the subject too with investor relations expert Evan Pondel. This is part three of a four-part series.Read More »Infrastructure capital targets the cold chain
By Eamonn Ryan
During the course of the past year Cold Link Africa has written articles on both the prevalence of private equity firms at the last GCCA Africa conference, as well as the startling number of mergers and acquisitions in HVAC&R both internationally and in South Africa. GCCA’s magazine Cold Facts recently unpacked the subject too with investor relations expert Evan Pondel. This is part two of a four-part series.Read More »Consolidation reshapes the global cold storage industry
By Eamonn Ryan
During the course of the past year Cold Link Africa has written articles on both the prevalence of private equity firms at the last GCCA Africa conference, as well as the startling number of mergers and acquisitions in HVAC&R both internationally and in South Africa. GCCA’s magazine Cold Facts recently unpacked the subject too with investor relations expert Evan Pondel. This is part one of a four-part series.Read More »Cold Storage becomes private equity’s new infrastructure play
By Eamonn Ryan
For decades, the cold chain and refrigeration industries have benefited from the vision, commitment and leadership of Rory Macnamara, who celebrates his 80th birthday today.Read More »Happy birthday from the cold chain, Rory Macnamara!
By Eamonn Ryan
A new long-term terminal operator agreement between Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and FPT Group is expected to significantly strengthen South Africa’s agricultural cold chain and export logistics capabilities through the redevelopment of a fresh produce terminal at the Port of Durban’s Point Precinct.Read More »New Durban fresh produce terminal strengthens cold chain export capacity
By Eamonn Ryan
Last week’s severe storms across the Eastern and Western Cape have not only disrupted the start of South Africa’s citrus export season, but also placed significant strain on the country’s cold chain and export logistics network, with flooding in the Gamtoos Valley expected to affect up to 12% of the local crop.Read More »Flood damage places pressure on early citrus cold chain volumes
By Eugene le Roux, FSAIRAC, and Eamonn Ryan
Managing complexity in modern refrigeration systems. This is part three of a three-part series.Read More »Engineering management: The hidden discipline behind a reliable cold chain
By Eugene le Roux, FSAIRAC, and Eamonn Ryan
A cold storage operator relying on imported compressors may face extended downtime if spare parts are unavailable locally. This is part two of a three-part series.Read More »Engineering management attempts to identify risks before they become operational crises