Cold Storage Types of Cold Storages There are two types of cold storages being used in Pakistan: 1. Traditional type cold storage (Insulated brick walls) 2. Pre-fabricated cold storage (Walk in type) Why Cold Storage In these present times of high population growth rates, food supply has become diminutive. For filling this gap between demand and supply, there is a need to conserve the food supply, in order to meet the growing and existing food requirements, especially fruits and vegetables, as these are more perishable. All fruits and vegetables require specialized post harvest treatment, appropriate temperature and relative humidity for their storage. Establishment of cold storage provides refrigerated storage and preservation facilities for several fruits, vegetables & flowers. Because of technology advancements and logistic strategies, the cold storage of perishable items has become an important stage in the distribution between manufacturers/processors and retail locations. Why Cold Storage The cold storage will ensure the increased availability and improved quality of high value perishable fruits and vegetables for both export and local sale, which would otherwise perish or deteriorate. If we only look at the losses due to lack of storage facilities, it alone reaches 1.24 million metric tons, which values to nearly US $ 239 million. Construction Schedule
Description of Construction Works Time Line in Months 1 2 3 4 5 6 Boundary Wall Internal Path/Road Civil Works for Plant Main Storage Area Administration Block Building Layout Room 3 Room 4 Room 1 Room 2 Total capacity of
Plant 4 Room 3 Room 4 Total capacity of 4 Rooms is 1,800 tons with 450 tons per room. Room 1 Room 2 Loading Area Blast Chiller Room Administration Block Reception and Guard Room Dates processing & De-Hydration Plant World Date Production Country Production(Tons) Percentage Egypt
1,120,000 15% Iran 920,000 13% Saudi Arabia 830,000 12% UAE 760,000 11% Pakistan 622,000 9% Algeria 420,000 6% Iraq 400,000 Sudan 330,000 5% Oman 238,000 3% Libya 140,000 2% China 120,000 Tunisia 122,000 USA 17,000 - Israil 11,700 Others 1,014,537 14% Source: Comtrade-Foasted-2006 & Pakistan Statistical Year Book 2008 DDP Benefits It will drastically shorten the dehydration period from 6 full days to only 6-8 hours. It will directly enhance the credibility of the dry dates to a 100% in terms of hygiene. It will enhance the quality of the dry dates as required, batch to batch. Better processed dry date will attract higher revenues from the markets Higher revenues will improve the general economic scene of the cluster district Job opportunities will be created for the young human resources of the area Enormous potential for dry date making, it offers successful business ventures A huge demand for dates both locally & internationally ensures the continuity of profitable business Current initiatives of Government would facilitate immensely to the investors in establishment of such a facility which includes one window operation, subsidized land acquisition, tax exemptions, zero rated machinery imports, KIBOR subsidiary, etc. Plant Layout Administration Block Pre Process Storage and Checking
Drying Fumigation Sorting Drying Washing Pre Process Storage and Checking Plant 5 Plant 4 Plant 3 Plant 2 Plant 1 Pre Process Storage and Checking Finished Goods Ready for Transportation Finished Goods Ready for Transportation Administration Block Reception and Guard Room Plant Layout CONVENTIONAL METHOD of drying Proposed drying/washing procedure Fumigation chamber Farmers Economic Benefits Product Quality Improvement
Partners SACHAL SBI KSEZ Farmers Economic Benefits Product Quality Improvement Access to New Markets BANK Present scenario