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From freezer to fresh: CCH drives multi-purpose cold chain transformation at Epping

Compiled by Eamonn Ryan

In a feat of engineering and strategic adaptation, CCH Logistics’ Commercial Cold Storage (CCS) facility in Epping has undergone a significant transformation. What was once a dedicated freezer store was converted into a versatile, multi-purpose fruit facility, seamlessly enhancing its capabilities to handle both frozen and fresh produce. This ambitious project – spearheaded by Jeff Wedgwood Consulting Engineers and implemented by Cape Bulk Industrial Refrigeration – exemplifies CCH’s dedication to modernising cold chain operations while emphasising critical energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Why is the mindset in South Africa’s cold chain logistics still stuck with old technology?

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By Fred Albrecht, managing director of Logistics Systems Engineering

Savings to increase the bottom-line, that everyone is desperate for these days, are all around us. The simplest way to find them is to evaluate a facility – starting with their operations which is a particular point we see at many sites that have potential for improvement.Read More »Why is the mindset in South Africa’s cold chain logistics still stuck with old technology?