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R259bn infrastructure partnership could reshape Africa’s cold chain trade corridors
Reliable transport infrastructure is one of the biggest constraints on Africa’s cold chain. Every delay at a border, congested port or inefficient freight corridor increases energy costs, shortens product shelf…
Structured data, integration and the AI-ready cold chain
By Eamonn Ryan As the cold chain becomes more data-driven, the next frontier is integration – combining product-level temperature data with equipment telemetry, energy usage, and external events to build…
Handover, dwell time, and the hidden weak links in the cold chain
By Eamonn Ryan Cold rooms, trucks and display cabinets often perform well when assessed in isolation. According to Johan Ferreira, joint founder of Cold Cubed, the real problems emerge in…
World Refrigeration Day 2026: Cool Intelligence driving Africa forward
Across Africa, refrigeration is far more than a convenience – it is a lifeline. Post Views: 174
Fire safety, climate control and building cold stores for the future
By Eamonn Ryan Throughout this series examining the design of next-generation cold stores, one theme has emerged consistently from Martin Bailey’s presentation in Cape Town: successful facilities are built on…
Power, infrastructure and the hidden foundations of cold storage success
By Eamonn Ryan Few sectors feel the impact of rising energy costs as acutely as cold storage. Post Views: 150