Core Insights - The Yuhu Cold Chain (Wuhan) Trading Center officially opened on September 27, attracting over 300 domestic and international cold chain food enterprises, with a first-day trading volume of 3,000 tons [1][9]. Investment and Infrastructure - The project has a total investment of 3 billion yuan, making it the largest, highest standard, and most comprehensive international cold chain food trading base in Central China [2]. - The center features 8 cold storage facilities with a total capacity of approximately 214,000 tons, capable of reaching temperatures as low as -60°C, catering to the storage needs of imported beef and seafood from countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Australia [5]. Business Model and Operations - Companies like Hengfeng Aquatic Products and Xianmeida Supply Chain have established operations in the center, utilizing cold storage and logistics services to enhance their distribution capabilities [2][7]. - Xianmeida's chairman noted that their business model has shifted to include a physical store, which has already accounted for 30% of the company's national sales within three months of operation [7]. Cost Efficiency and Market Impact - Businesses operating in the center report a cost reduction of approximately 20% in logistics and related expenses, which is expected to improve product accessibility for consumers [11]. - The center is positioned as a core hub for Yuhu Cold Chain's operations in Central China, with an anticipated annual trading volume of frozen products reaching 1 million tons and an estimated annual transaction value of around 20 billion yuan [11].