Starting Strong: Preparing for a Demanding Year in Cold Logistics

January is often seen as a fresh start, but in cold logistics, it is also one of the most demanding periods of the year. High summer temperatures, continued consumer demand, and the need for uninterrupted operations place immediate pressure on cold chain infrastructure.

For businesses operating in food, retail, protein, beverages and export-related industries, the start of the year is not about easing in, it’s about readiness.

At CCH, preparation is a continuous process. Our operations are designed to perform reliably in challenging conditions, ensuring that temperature-sensitive products remain protected from the moment they enter our facilities to the point they leave our care.

Operating Under Summer Pressure

South Africa’s summer months present a unique set of challenges for cold logistics. Elevated ambient temperatures increase the risk of temperature deviations, while energy stability and throughput demands require disciplined systems and experienced teams.

CCH addresses these challenges through:

* Proactive facility and equipment maintenance

* Strict temperature monitoring and control

* Trained operational teams who understand the criticality of every movement

Our focus is on reducing risk through planning, not reaction.

Readiness Across Regions

With facilities in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Walvis Bay, CCH operates across diverse climatic and logistical environments. Each region plays a role in supporting South Africa’s broader supply chain whether through port access, inland distribution, or regional storage.

Consistency across this footprint is key. Shared standards, aligned systems and experienced leadership ensure that customers receive the same level of reliability regardless of location.

Supporting Multiple Industries with One Standard

CCH supports customers across a wide range of sectors, including poultry, meat, frozen foods, beverages, retail, fishing and fruit-related logistics. While each industry has unique requirements, they all share one expectation: that the cold chain remains unbroken.

By maintaining high operational standards and disciplined processes, CCH enables customers to plan with confidence knowing that their products are handled with care, accuracy and accountability.

A Year Built on Reliability

As the year unfolds, conditions will change; seasons will shift, volumes will increase and demand patterns will evolve. What remains constant is the need for dependable cold logistics.

At CCH, we begin the year with the same focus that carries us through every month: protecting product integrity, supporting our customers

and keeping supply chains moving when it matters most.

Because in cold logistics, a strong year starts with being ready from day one.