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Within this transformation, the cold storage industry is also gradually entering a new phase — the strong-standard era.
Previously, the industry focused mainly on cooling capacity.
Now, operational efficiency has become a critical concern.
For the same storage capacity and temperature requirement, some systems generate significantly higher electricity costs. At its core, this is an issue of system efficiency.
Against the backdrop of continuously rising lifecycle operating costs, differences in energy consumption are directly translating into differences in enterprise competitiveness.
If we summarize the current industry transformation in one sentence, it would be:
In the past, the competition was about whether it could be built; today, the competition is about whether it can operate stably over the long term.
Behind this lies a fundamental shift in the industry logic.
The cold storage industry is moving from one-time delivery to long-term operational management, and from pure equipment competition to system capability competition.
Cold storage is no longer just an engineering project; it is increasingly becoming a long-term operating energy system and management system.
In Dehezi’s project practice, this transformation is clearly and directly reflected.
We are increasingly convinced that the true value of cold storage does not lie at the moment of delivery, but in every single day of subsequent operation.
During the design phase of our projects, we typically focus on three key aspects:
Cold storage is not only about construction cost; more importantly, it is about long-term operating cost.
If only initial investment is considered, long-term impacts such as electricity consumption, maintenance, and efficiency loss are often overlooked.
Therefore, at the design stage, we proactively incorporate structural heat loss, system matching efficiency, and operational costs into the overall evaluation framework.
Energy saving is not something that can be “fixed” later through a single piece of equipment.
It is determined at the system architecture stage.
System design, piping layout, and cooling load distribution all directly affect final operational efficiency.
Our goal is not simply to reduce electricity costs, but to optimize overall efficiency while ensuring stable system operation.
Through intelligent temperature control and digital systems, cold storage operations become more transparent and controllable.
Real-time monitoring, automatic alerts, data recording, and traceability enable the system to gradually shift from reliance on manual experience to automated system-based management.
Looking at the industry as a whole, the implementation of the 2026 new national standard is not simply a routine upgrade of rules.
It is more like a structural reorganization of the entire industry landscape.
The cold chain industry is shifting:
from extensive growth to refined operations;
from equipment competition to system capability competition;
and from one-time delivery models to long-term value creation models.
For enterprises with strong system design and engineering capabilities, this represents a window of opportunity to rebuild competitive advantages.
However, for participants still relying on traditional construction thinking and low-price competition, the industry entry barrier is steadily rising.
The transformation has already begun—and it continues to deepen.
Dehezi focuses on full lifecycle cold chain engineering solutions.
We serve industries including fresh produce, food, and pharmaceuticals, providing:
What we focus on is never just “building a cold storage facility,”
but ensuring stable and efficient long-term operation.
Through the deep integration of system-level design and intelligent temperature control technology, we help clients achieve:
