Introduction to Cold Chain Services

Since its inception in 1926, PPECB has ensured that export perishable products are handled, stored and transported at specified temperatures.  Maintenance of product quality and requirements in the total supply chain, to meet food safety standards and product traceability, are becoming even more important by the day.

These requirements and procedures require that all operations directly and indirectly associated with the handling and distribution of perishable and other food products, are according to approved standards and open to external auditing.

It is Cold Chain Services duty therefore to create world-wide confidence in South African perishable products, through certification of good practices.

We must guarantee consistency and ensure that optimum procedures, handling and stowage techniques are applied in suitable transport equipment.

Temperature management from time of loading until product reaches its final destination Port is very important. Cold Chain Services play a pivotal role, in order to ensure that all products are carried at optimum conditions.

Risk management, not only for exporters and producers, but also for vessels crew, is part of our daily duties.

We will continuously seek for alternative methods and strive to better general conditions.