Gerrit van der Merwe

Cutting-edge cold chain facility set to transform South Africa’s citrus logistics landscape

Kristin Long
November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

By Eamonn Ryan

The inauguration of the Maersk Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town marked a pivotal moment for South Africa’s citrus industry, offering a platform to reflect on the sector’s rapid growth and future potential. This is part two of a two-part series.

SA’s citrus industry embraces innovation at new cold store opening

Kristin Long
November 12, 2025November 13, 2025

By Eamonn Ryan

The inauguration of the Maersk Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town marked a pivotal moment for South Africa’s citrus industry, offering a platform to reflect on the sector’s rapid growth and future potential. This is part one of a two-part series.

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Gerrit van der Merwe

Cutting-edge cold chain facility set to transform South Africa’s citrus logistics landscape

SA’s citrus industry embraces innovation at new cold store opening

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