南京江宁打造华东地区冷链物流“超级节点”

Core Viewpoint - The commencement of the Nanjing National Backbone Cold Chain Logistics Base project marks a significant milestone in the development of cold chain logistics in Nanjing, with a total investment of 4.656 billion yuan, aimed at establishing a key hub in East China for cold chain logistics [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The project is a major industrial initiative for Nanjing in 2025 and is part of a large-scale "vegetable basket" project, which will be developed in three phases [1]. - It aims to integrate top cold chain logistics resources in the region, creating a three-tier cold chain hub covering the Nanjing metropolitan area, the Yangtze River Delta, and nationwide [1][2]. - The project is expected to fill the functional gap in high-end cold chain logistics in East China and become a critical support point in the national cold chain network [1]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The Nanjing Agricultural and Sideline Products Logistics Distribution Center, known as "Nanjing Zhongcai," is designed to serve a population of 20 million in the Nanjing metropolitan area and aims to be a leading player in East China and nationally [2]. - The center has achieved significant milestones since its first phase began operations in 2009, with a projected market transaction volume of 86.586 billion yuan and 15.4356 million tons in 2024, ranking among the top 100 agricultural product wholesale markets in China [2]. - The project is expected to enhance Nanjing's position in the national cold chain logistics network and drive the upgrade of the cold chain industry in East China [2]. Group 3: Financial and Collaborative Aspects - A partnership was established between Nanjing Zhongcai Supply Chain Management Co., local banks, and the introduction of "cold chain finance + digital supply chain" services, allowing merchants to obtain low-interest loans using cold chain warehouse receipts [3]. - The project aims to streamline the entire process from loans to procurement and sales through an online system, providing financial support to small and medium-sized businesses [3]. - The successful signing of contracts and project launches will further enhance the cold chain logistics infrastructure in Nanjing, solidifying its status as a benchmark for agricultural cold chain logistics in East China and nationally [3].