GB/T 31086-2025Requirements and evaluation indicators for cold chain service capabilities of logistics enterprises (English PDF)

4.1 Of Version 2014), and the requirements for “cold storage door settings”,

“refrigerated (freezer) truck (compartment, box) technology”, “temperature and humidity monitoring system”, “data acquisition terminal”, “document record retention period”, “video surveillance” and “process management” are deleted (see 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4 and 4.5 of Version 2014);

— The evaluation indicators “operating hours” and “cold chain logistics revenue”, along with their requirements are added (see Item 1 and Item 2 of Table 1, Item 1 and Item 2 of Table 2, and Item 1 and Item 2 of Table 3);

— The requirements for the evaluation indicator “number of leased refrigerated (freezer) trucks/PCS or total carrying capacity/tons” for both transport and warehousing types are deleted (see Item 2 of Table 1 and Item 2 of Table 2 in Version 2014);

— The requirements for the evaluation indicator “airtightness” for both warehousing and integrated types are modified (see Item 3 of Table 2 and Item 3 of Table 3; Item 4 of Table 2 and Item 4 of Table 3 in Version 2014);

— The requirements for the evaluation indicator “data acquisition terminal” are modified (see Item 3 of Table 1, Item 3 of Table 2 and Item 3 of Table 3; Item 4 of Table 1, Item 6 of Table 2 and Item 6 of Table 3 in Version 2014);

— The evaluation indicator “management regulation” is modified into “management system”, and the requirements for the indicator are modified (see Item 4 of Table 1, Item 4 of Table 2 and Item 4 of Table 3; Item 10 of Table 1, Item 11 of Table 2 and Item 13 of Table 3 in Version 2014);

Requirements and Evaluation Indicators for Cold Chain Service Capabilities of Logistics Enterprises

3.1 Cold chain

A logistics technology and organizational system that maintains goods under the temperature environment required to preserve their quality throughout the process from production to consumption, based on their characteristics.

[source. GB/T 18354-2021, 5.11, modified]

3.2 Cold chain logistics services

The process of implementing cold chain logistics activities to meet the demands of clients.

NOTE. cold chain services offered by logistics companies are categorized into cold chain logistics transportation services (primarily providing transportation and delivery services), cold chain logistics warehousing services (primarily providing warehousing services), and comprehensive cold chain logistics services (providing multiple cold chain logistics services).

4.2 They shall formulate safety production management regulations, develop emergency plans

and conduct regular drills.

4.3 The practitioners shall possess the knowledge and capabilities to provide cold chain

logistics services to clients and receive regular training; those in certification-related positions shall hold the required certifications.

4.4 There shall be facilities and equipment that meet the clients’ requirements. The cold store design shall comply with the requirements of GB 50072, and the technical requirements for the main transport vehicles shall comply with the provisions of GB 29753, GB/T 5338.2, JT/T 1172.2 and TB/T 3562.

4.5 There shall be an information-based system for monitoring and querying the status of the cold chain logistics service process.

4.6 Corresponding services shall be provided to the clients in accordance with the cold chain logistics service contract, and the operation specifications and service quality shall meet the clients’ demands.

6.1 Evaluation Indicators for Transport-type Cold Chain Logistics Service

Capabilities The evaluation indicators for the transport-type cold chain logistics service capabilities shall comply with Table 1. ......