China cold storage solution provider
Project Overview
In fast-growing Asian cities, same-day fresh grocery delivery demands more than just speed—it requires ultra-reliable, multi-temperature cold storage that keeps leafy greens crisp and tropical fruit firm, 24/7.
This is exactly what a major Meituan (China’s leading food delivery & e-grocery platform) logistics partner needed in Guangdong. Here’s how a 5,000m³ dual-zone smart cold facility delivered—and the real numbers behind it.
📦 Storage Capacity: What Can It Actually Hold?
| Zone | Temperature | Volume | Estimated Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | 0–4°C (fresh produce) | 2,446 m³ | 380 – 420 metric tons of leafy greens, berries, dairy |
| Zone 2 | 8–12°C (tropical fruit, flowers) | 2,523 m³ | 320 – 360 metric tons of mangoes, lychee, bananas |
💡 Total usable capacity: ～750 metric tons across two climate zones
Perfect for high-frequency e-grocery fulfillment with daily batch rotations.
💰 Total Investment & Timeline
- Project Scope: Turnkey design, build, and commissioning of dual-zone cold facility
- Total Cost: $ 160,000 USD
- Construction Time: 45 days from site handover to operational readiness
- Location: Guangdong Province, China (ambient temps up to 38°C)
✅ Fully compliant with Meituan’s internal User Requirement Specification (URS) for temperature stability, redundancy, and remote monitoring.
⚡ Real Operational Performance (After 6 Months)
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Power Consumption | 320 – 360 kWh/day (both zones combined) |
| Temperature Stability | ±0.5°C in both zones—even during peak loading |
| System Uptime | 99.8% (zero spoilage incidents in first 6 months) |
| Remote Monitoring | Full control via mobile app—alerts sent within 30 seconds of deviation |
💡 Energy efficiency achieved through:
- Emerson scroll compressors (high COP at partial load)
- 100mm PU panels (B2 fire-rated, low thermal conductivity)
- High-efficiency KD fans with uniform airflow (no hot/cold spots)
🔧 Key System Highlights (Built for E-Grocery Demands)
- Dual Independent Zones:
- Zone 1: 0–4°C → leafy greens, dairy, seafood
- Zone 2: 8–12°C → tropical fruit, cut flowers, ready-to-eat meals
- Redundant Refrigeration:
- 4 × 15HP Emerson units (fresh zone)
- 4 × 12HP Emerson units (chill zone)
- N+1 configuration ensures continuous operation
- Smart Control System:
- Auto temperature regulation
- Humidity logging + SMS/email alarms
- Cloud-based data export for audit trails
- Insulation: 100mm polyurethane double-sided color steel panels (B2 fire rating, moisture-proof)
🌍 Business Impact: What Did This Solve?
Before this facility:
❌ Relied on third-party warehouses with poor temp control
❌ Lost 12–15% of high-value produce weekly to wilting/spoilage
❌ Couldn’t guarantee “fresh upon arrival” for premium customers
After implementation:
✅ Reduced spoilage to <3%
✅ Enabled next-morning delivery of delicate items (e.g., strawberries, herbs)
✅ Passed Meituan’s cold chain quality audit with top score
✅ Supported 3x order volume growth during peak season
ROI achieved in 11 months through reduced waste + expanded service offerings.
Construction & Completion Photos
Unloading cold storage panels
Install cold storage panels.
Install cold storage panels.
Completed cold storage facility (actual photos)
Completed cold storage facility (actual photos)
Completed cold storage facility (actual photos)
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