Cold-Chain Logistics

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2026 Set to Reshape SA's Cold Chain as Port and Rail Reform Accelerates
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logistics•2026-02-04

2026 Set to Reshape SA's Cold Chain as Port and Rail Reform Accelerates

Analysis of major freight rail and port infrastructural overhauls impacting South African temperature-controlled supply networks.

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Building Trust in Cold Chain Logistics in Southern Africa
blog•2025-09-03

Building Trust in Cold Chain Logistics in Southern Africa

Insight into South Africa's strict perishable export mandates, real-time temperature tracking, and climate-smart solar refrigeration.

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African Cold Chain Logistics 2026: The Infrastructure Gap and Storage Landscape
report•2026-02-19

African Cold Chain Logistics 2026: The Infrastructure Gap and Storage Landscape

Comprehensive industry report mapping decentralized solar-powered cold hubs and post-harvest infrastructure deficits in Africa.

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AgriSA Annual Agriculture Trade Report 2025: Protein Sector Risk Calculus
report•2026-03-15

AgriSA Annual Agriculture Trade Report 2025: Protein Sector Risk Calculus

Detailed evaluation of macroeconomic developments, livestock trade hurdles, and protein supply chain vulnerabilities in South Africa.

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Cape Town Container Port Genset Project to Combat Cargo Disruptions
blog•2026-04-20

Cape Town Container Port Genset Project to Combat Cargo Disruptions

News analysis covering the installation of high-capacity mobile diesel generators protecting refrigerated export containers at ports.

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The Gaps in the Logistics Cold Chain Putting Perishables at Risk
blog•2025-11-11

The Gaps in the Logistics Cold Chain Putting Perishables at Risk

Field research regarding temperature break points during pre-loading phases and mitigation strategies for South African exporters.

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South Africa Boosts Fruit Exports on Expanded Cold-Chain Logistics
blog•2026-01-28

South Africa Boosts Fruit Exports on Expanded Cold-Chain Logistics

MSC records record reefer volumes; $11.7 billion in agricultural exports underpinned by temperature-controlled networks.

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EPCIS 2.0: The Global Sensor Standard and South Africa's Cold Chain
blog•2026-03-19

EPCIS 2.0: The Global Sensor Standard and South Africa's Cold Chain

ColdChainSA practical guide: GS1 EPCIS 2.0 enables immutable temperature compliance records for PPECB exports.

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Real-Time vs Manual Temperature Monitoring: Choosing the Right Solution
podcast•2025-11-12

Real-Time vs Manual Temperature Monitoring: Choosing the Right Solution

Temperature Monitor Solutions Africa: comparing IoT real-time logging against manual checks for SA compliance.

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