Tianjin Port 5,000-ton Cold Storage
75m × 20m × 10m port cold storage. Insulation panels + doors + refrigeration + remote monitoring.
- 5,000 tons / 2,500 m²
- -18℃ to -25℃
- 120 days
- 2022
Background And Requirement
Tianjin Port is one of China's largest seaports and a major hub for imported frozen seafood, meat, and processed food. This 5,000-ton cold storage was built for a trading company handling container imports directly from the quay, requiring immediate cold-chain handling to preserve product integrity during customs clearance and distribution.
Building footprint: 75m × 20m × 10m high (15,000 m³). Interior is divided into two zones: a main -18 to -25℃ deep-freeze zone (4,500 tons) and a -5 to 0℃ chill zone (500 tons) for products that cannot tolerate deep freezing. Four high-speed roll-up doors at the loading bay enable rapid turnaround of refrigerated trucks.
The facility integrates seamlessly with Tianjin Port's customs processing — inspection bays, refrigerated holding areas, and warehouse management are all PLC-monitored, with data exchange directly to the port's electronic customs system.
Project Facts
| Location | Tianjin Port, China |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 tons / 2,500 m² |
| Temperature | -18℃ to -25℃ |
| Programme | 120 days |
| Completed | 2022 |
| Sector | Cold-Chain Logistics |
Mainly used for refrigerated goods at Tianjin Port. 5,000-ton cold storage, 2,500 m² footprint, 75m long × 20m wide × 10m high, design temperature -18 to -25℃. We delivered insulation boards, doors, refrigeration system, electric control system and remote monitoring system.
How The Project Was Delivered
- 01
Foundation & Shell
Port-zone special foundation with anti-freeze heating (prevents frost heave in coastal soil). Steel-frame building with 200mm roof insulation.
- 02
Refrigeration Plant
2× Bitzer semi-hermetic screw racks (main zone) + 1× reciprocating rack (chill zone). Evaporative condensers with water recovery.
- 03
Automation & Integration
PLC with direct link to customs e-system. WMS + fleet management. High-speed roll-up doors at all 4 docks.
What Was Supplied
- 2× Bitzer semi-hermetic screw parallel racks (main)
- 1× Bitzer reciprocating rack (chill zone)
- Evaporative condensers (closed-circuit, water-saving)
- Industrial cubic evaporators × 18
- 150mm PU insulation panels — 3,500 m²
- 4× high-speed roll-up doors at loading docks
- 2× CA-rated doors between chill and deep-freeze zones
- PLC + customs integration
- Remote monitoring with 24/7 alarm
- Emergency power generator (500 kVA)
Results At Handover
Total Capacity
4,500 tons deep-freeze + 500 tons chill. 15,000 m³ total volume.
Simultaneous Trucks
4 high-speed roll-up doors. 60-second open/close for minimal cold loss.
Build Time
Foundation through commissioning. Fast-track build for port's peak import season.
Photographs From Site
Questions About This Project
How large is the Tianjin Port 5,000-ton Cold Storage project?
5,000 tons / 2,500 m², located in Tianjin Port, China.
What temperature does the facility operate at?
-18℃ to -25℃.
How long did the project take?
120 days, completed 2022.
What equipment was supplied?
Key items included 2× bitzer semi-hermetic screw parallel racks (main); 1× bitzer reciprocating rack (chill zone); evaporative condensers (closed-circuit, water-saving). 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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