MEDLOG, the logistics arm of MSC Group, and China Master Logistics Co. Ltd. (CMLOG) have announced the launch of a new joint venture that will operate a network of five cold storage facilities in Shanghai, Tianjin and Ningbo.
The announcement was made on 11 March 2026 and marks the third and largest installation within the partners’ expanding network of temperature-controlled logistics facilities in China.
The new development strengthens MEDLOG’s cold-chain infrastructure along China’s coastline and is designed to meet growing demand for refrigerated imports and temperature-sensitive cargo entering the Chinese market.
Strengthening cold-chain capabilities in China
The new facility is located in Lingang within Shanghai’s Special Comprehensive Free Trade Zone. It has been developed to support the rapid growth of China’s cold-chain import sector and the increasing global trade in fresh and temperature-sensitive products.
The cold storage site incorporates advanced refrigeration systems and intelligent warehouse technologies, including automated warehouse management and control systems, aimed at improving operational efficiency and standardized cold-chain handling.
The facility includes both bonded and non-bonded storage areas and has a total capacity of approximately 80,000 tonnes.
It is designed primarily for frozen meat storage, one of China’s largest imported food segments, while also supporting the storage and handling of seafood, dairy products, fruit and other temperature-sensitive consumer goods.
End-to-end solutions across the supply chain
As part of MSC Group’s logistics ecosystem, MEDLOG works closely with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company to provide integrated supply chain services.
By combining maritime transport, inland logistics, customs support and temperature-controlled warehousing, the new facility is intended to provide customers with a seamless cold-chain solution connecting international shipping with inland distribution and storage.
Supporting Shanghai’s role in global trade
The new installation is expected to support the continued development of China’s cold-chain logistics sector and facilitate the growth of cross-border imports of fresh produce and refrigerated goods.
By improving operational efficiency, compliance and supply chain reliability, the project also reinforces Shanghai’s position as a key hub for international shipping and global trade.
The opening of the facility was marked by an official ceremony and a guided warehouse tour attended by clients and industry stakeholders.
