Gqeberha has strengthened its connection to Africa’s largest cold-chain network with a cutting-edge R300m storage facility by Commercial Cold Holding (CCH) at the Greenbushes Industrial Park.
CCH officially commenced operations on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebratory toast.
Group chief executive Paul Gibbons said they were proud to open the facility, one of 12 in Southern Africa.
“Our investment focuses on infrastructure development, trade and business growth,” he said.
“This facility will specialise in frozen and chilled exports and work closely with local farmers to export fruit.”
It is a solar power-backed facility.
CCH logistics manager Scott Holmes said the company planned to construct a container depot adjacent to the facility.
“We are here to support local and national industries to unlock a supply chain into SA and the continent as a whole,” Holmes said.
“We are excited about the Eastern Cape because our industries in the region have seen exponential growth and as a result restricted supply chain operations.
“Our facility will alleviate and also meet future demand.”
Economic development acting executive director Wandisile Makwabe said the construction was a plus for the metro and neighbouring regions reliant on the city’s ports for trade.
“This facility is a logistics solution as well as a quality management solution for the region,” he said.
The municipality played a key role in securing the site and providing essential services as part of its strategy to attract and retain investment.
Economic development political head Bassie Kamana said the city welcomed the investment as it would create 100 jobs.
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