The logistics sector, including the refrigerated logistics and cold storage sub-sector, has been rather busy late. With increases to at home deliveries, and shopping from home on the rise, it has lead to surge in demand. Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne have introduced limits on the workforce to be in one location at any one […]
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Un-Masking Issues
Over the past few months, the COVID-19 Pandemic has been stress-full for all. APF Cold Storage and Logistics has not escaped un harmed. A significant down turn occurred with our restaurant and pub trade. Our service centric (read that as employing lots of staff) bonded storage and distribution of refrigerated logistics in to venues around […]
Will a low cost model, cost you more in the long term?
Pricing is one of those difficult things in business. Especially in warehousing. Its ridiculously expensive to run plant and equipment for a Cold Store. With that in mind, there isn’t many providers that offer a boutique service like we provide to our clients. We aim to save money, by having exceptional care for clients products, […]
The New BAU
In South Australia so much has happened in the last week. We have had easing of restrictions to allow people to attend licensed bars and pubs, gyms are re-opening, and life is starting to return to the new normal. We have seen a huge increase in movement of our beverage customer back to venues, which […]
Storage in the time of Corona
Lots has changed in the last few months. The most signifiant of which is the Pandemic of COVID-19. It’s caused enormous issues worldwide, and we are no exception to this here in Adelaide. When pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants closed, we lost about 60% of our logistics (Transport) business instantly. People were immediately redundant, and […]
What is Cold Storage and how does it all work?
If you are new to Cold Storage and Refrigerated Logistics, this should answer a few basic questions.