Supplier Knowledge · Cold Storage
Cold Storage for Seafood — Buyer's Knowledge Page
Cold storage bridges production, processing and export. Sizing must respect peak harvest, order patterns and container loading logistics, not just average tonnage.
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Typical applications
- Farm and mill cold stores
- Processing plant buffer stores
- Export terminal cold stores
- Distribution hubs
Project sizes
- Small: 50–500 pallet positions
- Mid: 500–5,000 positions
- Large: 5,000–50,000+ positions (often ASRS)
Selection criteria
- Insulation U-value and construction speed
- Refrigeration COP at design load
- Racking density and pick logic
- Dispatch dock design for containerisation
Questions buyers should ask
- What is guaranteed kWh/m³/year at design load?
- What is the mean time to load a 40' reefer?
- How is temperature audit and certification traceable?
Common procurement mistakes
- Under-sizing dispatch docks for containerisation
- Ignoring seasonality in stock movement
RFQ recommendations
- Include WMS, racking, refrigeration, insulation and dispatch in one bankable tender
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