Investigating the transport link in the perishable product cold chain and the role refrigeration plays.
Edited by Eamonn Ryan, supplied by SAPIC
For the cold chain, every improvement in transport infrastructure, border efficiency and supply chain collaboration translates directly into fresher food, reduced waste and more reliable delivery of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.Read More »Cold chain resilience starts with stronger supply chains: Key lessons from the 2026 SAPICS Conference
By Eamonn Ryan
Gauteng is moving ahead with an ambitious smart mobility programme that aims to improve the movement of both freight and passengers by digitally connecting transport systems, reducing congestion and providing real-time visibility across the province’s transport network.Read More »Gauteng advances smart mobility to improve freight and transport efficiency
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Mozambique is preparing to overhaul its rail sector by opening access to its state-owned railway network to private operators, a move aimed at improving efficiency, increasing freight volumes and lowering logistics costs across the country.Read More »Mozambique moves to end rail monopoly in push for more competitive freight transport
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South Africa’s citrus export industry is entering a new phase of competitiveness, with updated phytosanitary rules for shipments to China set to improve both market access and supply chain efficiency.Read More »New citrus protocol with China highlights the hidden importance of cold chain and export logistics
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South Africa’s response to the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak is rapidly becoming a defining test of its supply chain capability.Read More »FMD vaccination drive puts SA’s cold chain to the test
By Eamonn Ryan
Global supply chains are being rerouted in real time – and for South Africa, that disruption has created a rare, high-stakes opportunity.Read More »The Cape Corridor: A supply chain opportunity SA cannot afford to miss
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As Africa’s cold chain sector expands to support growing exports of perishable goods, technology and sustainability are becoming central to operational resilience.
Read More »AI and sustainability: building rugged cold chains for Africa in 2026
By Paul Matthew, Global Cold Chain Alliance director for Africa
The growth of temperature-controlled logistics across Africa is reducing post-harvest food loss, increasing the resilience of the continent’s food supply chain, boosting trade, creating new jobs and improving healthcare.
By Paul Matthew, Global Cold Chain Alliance director for Africa
As we look at 2026, energy strategy remains key for cold chain businesses throughout Africa.
Read More »Harnessing Africa’s sunshine for a new energy era
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DHL Group has unveiled plans to invest more than EUR300-million in sub-Saharan Africa, with a strategic focus on strengthening healthcare supply chains in South Africa and improving connectivity for cities emerging as trade hubs under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Read More »DHL commits over EUR300-million to boost sub-Saharan Africa growth