Core Points - The Nanjing National Backbone Cold Chain Logistics Base project officially commenced on October 15, with a total investment of approximately 4.656 billion yuan, aiming to integrate top cold chain logistics resources in the region and establish a three-tier cold chain hub covering the Nanjing metropolitan area, the Yangtze River Delta, and nationwide [1][2] - The project is part of the "14th Five-Year" cold chain logistics development plan, which aims to build around 100 national backbone cold chain logistics bases by 2025, creating a modern cold chain logistics network that connects production and sales areas, covers urban and rural areas, and links domestic and international markets [1] - The project is a collaboration between China Iron and Steel Construction Group Co., Ltd. and Nanjing Jiangning Business and Trade Development Group Co., Ltd., with a focus on becoming a "super hub" for cold chain logistics in East China [1] Industry Impact - The commencement of the project marks a significant step in the construction of the Nanjing National Backbone Cold Chain Logistics Base, reinforcing Nanjing's position as a hub in the national cold chain logistics network and injecting strong momentum into the cold chain industry upgrade and efficient circulation of agricultural products in East China [2] - At the groundbreaking ceremony, Nanjing Zhongcai Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. signed cooperation contracts with Bank of Communications Jiangsu Branch and Agricultural Bank of China Jiangning Branch to launch "cold chain finance + digital supply chain" services, allowing merchants to obtain low-interest loans based on cold chain warehouse receipts and facilitating an online process for "loans - procurement - sales" for small and medium-sized businesses [2]