By Eamonn Ryan
South Africa’s cold chain is entering a critical phase as long-awaited logistics reforms begin to move from policy to execution. This is part one of a two-part series.
Read More »2026 set to reshape SA’s cold chain as port and rail reform accelerates
By Eamonn Ryan
Speaking at the opening of the Maersk Belcon Cold Store, Mecia Peterson, CEO of the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), underscored the need for collaboration, innovation and investment to ensure that the country’s fruit exports reach international markets efficiently and in optimal condition. This is part one of a two-part series.
Read More »SA table grape industry calls for cold chain innovation to sustain export growth (Part 1)
By Eamonn Ryan
For Africa to compete globally, the cold chain must extend beyond ports and cities into rural farming regions where the majority of agricultural production happens.
Read More »Building the backbone: ports, rural access and infrastructure (Part 3)
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell back to below 50 points in March 2024 but there are some indicators within the data suggesting that local port efficiency may be improving.
Read More »Absa PMI – local port efficiency could be improving