Uzbekistan — Cold Chain Logistics Facility
Large-scale cold-chain logistics facility — Belt & Road Initiative partner.
- Large logistics hub
- -18℃ to -25℃
- 180 days
- 2022
Background And Requirement
Central Asian fruit production is growing rapidly, but cold-chain infrastructure has not kept pace. This Uzbekistan project — a large-scale fruit and vegetable cold storage near Tashkent — was commissioned by a major regional distributor serving the Russian and Central Asian fresh-produce markets.
Howcool delivered full EPC including engineering, equipment supply, container shipment, on-site installation (by our Tashkent-based team), and 24-month ongoing support. The facility handles mixed fruit and vegetable loads with multi-temperature zones: +2℃ for grapes and stone fruit, +4-8℃ for tomatoes and peppers, +10-12℃ for tropical fruit from southern partners.
The Tashkent office (established specifically for this project) continues to support ongoing service, provides spare parts inventory for the region, and has since led additional Howcool installations across Uzbekistan.
Project Facts
| Location | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Large logistics hub |
| Temperature | -18℃ to -25℃ |
| Programme | 180 days |
| Completed | 2022 |
| Sector | Export / International |
Cold-chain logistics facility in Uzbekistan along the Belt & Road corridor. Full EPC delivery including container shipping, on-site installation supervision, local training.
How The Project Was Delivered
- 01
Design for Regional Climate
Design for Tashkent's continental climate (summer +45℃, winter -20℃). Over-sized condensers. Anti-freeze floor heating. Approved in 14 days.
- 02
Equipment & Shipment
Full scope packed in 8 containers. Rail Beijing → Tashkent (21 days). Customs and local permitting handled by Howcool Uzbekistan office.
- 03
On-Site Install
Howcool's Tashkent team installed panels, doors, refrigeration, controls. 75 days on site. Russian/Uzbek bi-lingual installation docs.
- 04
Training & Ongoing Support
Maintenance training for local staff. Spare parts inventory at Tashkent office. Ongoing 24/7 remote monitoring from Beijing.
What Was Supplied
- Bitzer semi-hermetic screw + reciprocating mixed rack
- Over-sized air-cooled condensers (rated for +45℃ ambient)
- Industrial cubic evaporators × 12
- 150mm PU insulation panels — 2,400 m²
- Multi-temperature partition walls
- Sliding and roll-up cold storage doors
- Anti-freeze floor heating
- Humidification system (multi-zone)
- PLC with remote monitoring
- Russian-language operator interface
Results At Handover
Zone Flexibility
Handles grapes, stone fruit, tomatoes, peppers, tropical fruit — one facility.
Distribution
Supplies Russian and Central Asian fresh produce markets.
Tashkent Office
Established Howcool's Uzbekistan office for ongoing service.
Photographs From Site
Questions About This Project
How large is the Uzbekistan project?
Large logistics hub, located in Uzbekistan.
What temperature does the facility operate at?
-18℃ to -25℃.
How long did the project take?
180 days, completed 2022.
What equipment was supplied?
Key items included bitzer semi-hermetic screw + reciprocating mixed rack; over-sized air-cooled condensers (rated for +45℃ ambient); industrial cubic evaporators × 12. Full equipment lists are issued with the design pack.
Can Howcool deliver a similar facility for us?
Yes. Send your storage volume or tonnage, target temperature, product type and site location, and our engineers will return a preliminary design and budget estimate within 48 hours.
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Send your volume, temperature, product type and location. Our engineers respond within 24 hours with a preliminary design.