New Cape Town facility brings Maersk’s investment in SA’s cold-chain infrastructure to R1.7 billion

South Africa’s cold chain logistics network has got a significant boost from offshore investment with Maersk formally opening its Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town bringing to US$100 million+ (± R1.72 billion)

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