With the boom in the multi-billion dollar agricultural export industry and the F&B retail market, the cold chain in Vietnam is developing at a breakneck pace. Choosing a industrial refrigeration contractor Choosing a reputable EPC contractor capable of designing, supplying genuine equipment, and providing long-term warranties is a crucial decision that directly impacts hundreds of billions of VND in investment capital for business owners. This article provides a comprehensive and objective assessment. Top general contractors for industrial cold storage and large-scale cold logistics ecosystems in Vietnam 2026.
1. Tan Long Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Joint Stock Company (Tan Long MEP) – Leading EPC General Contractor
With over 20 years of in-depth experience in the industrial heating, cooling, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) field, Tan Long Affirming its position as a leading EPC general contractor in Vietnam with the capability to implement large-scale cold supply chain projects with the highest technical complexity:
- ASRS NECS Smart Cold Storage (Long An): With 102,642 pallet positions, this is the largest automated high-rise cold storage project in Southeast Asia.
- AJ Total Vietnam - General Contractor for Mechanical, Electrical, and Refrigeration Systems and Cold Storage 31,000 pallet positions at Long Hau and Pho Noi Industrial Parks in Hung Yen.
- Meito Vietnam Cold Storage Design and Construction General Contractor: 30,000 specialized pallet positions for the Japanese food logistics chain at Tan Duc Industrial Park.
- Leading food processing complexes: Saigon Food, Nutifood Binh Duong & Hung Yen, KIDO Foods, Ca Mau Clean Seafood, Schenker Logistics…
- Outstanding strengths: By mastering the technology of Mycom NH3 screw compressors and Bitzer Freon inverter compressor units, and independently manufacturing T-Light cold storage doors and PLC SCADA automation control cabinets, we have optimized energy consumption reductions of 25–35% (OPEX).
2. Meito Vietnam Cold Storage System (Japanese Standard Cold Chain Logistics)
Meito Tier is a renowned Japanese cold chain supply brand in Vietnam. The Meito cold storage logistics center (designed and constructed by Tan Long) provides refrigerated storage services for tens of thousands of pallets of frozen goods to major FMCG corporations and retail supermarkets nationwide.
3. Hoang Ha Cold Storage System (Hoang Ha Logistics)
Hoang Ha is one of the long-standing operators of cold storage rental services in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding provinces, meeting the storage needs of small and medium-sized trading enterprises for seafood, frozen meat, and agricultural products.
4. ABA Cooltrans Cold Storage (Integrated Cold Supply Chain)
ABA Cooltrans is an integrated cold chain logistics service provider, including cold storage rental and a professional fleet of refrigerated trucks for transporting and distributing goods to supermarket chains such as Bach Hoa Xanh and WinMart.
5. Transimex Cold Storage (Multimodal Logistics)
Transimex owns a modern logistics center and cold storage facility for import and export goods in the Ho Chi Minh City High-Tech Park, primarily serving agricultural and aquatic products exported by air and sea.
6. Other Construction & Operation Units in Vietnam
In addition, the market also features construction and cold storage rental companies such as Duc Tan Saigon, Nam Chau Cold Storage, Viet Hoa, Nguyen Hoang, Hoang Lai… providing diverse solutions from mini cold storage to modular storage to serve local needs in various areas.
7. Comparison Table of Criteria for Selecting a Reputable Cold Storage Construction Contractor
| Evaluation Criteria | Professional EPC General Contractor (Like Tan Long) | Small Team of Contractors / Construction Units |
|---|---|---|
| Practical project capabilities | We have completed projects ranging in value from tens to hundreds of billions of Vietnamese dong (NECS, AJ Total, Meito). | Primarily involved in small-scale warehouse operations under 50m², lacking experience in large-scale industrial operations. |
| Origin & Equipment Certification | Genuine 100% with full CO, CQ certificates, VAT invoice, and pressure safety inspection. | They often use refurbished used machines, lacking proper documentation of origin. |
| Fire safety and insulation standards | PIR fire-retardant panels (B1/B2) meet QCVN 06:2022/BXD standards. | Using flammable EPS foam panels will not pass fire safety inspection and permit requirements. |
| Warranty & Emergency Response Policy | 24-month warranty, 24/7 rapid response team available to handle issues within 2 hours. | Short warranty period, making it difficult to contact a technician when problems arise. |
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With over 18 years of practical experience leading more than 29 major national projects, Tan Long's team of HVAC engineers is committed to providing accurate thermal load calculations, optimizing the COP efficiency coefficient, switching between natural refrigerants NH3/CO2, and saving 20–30% in operating electricity costs.
Engineer Nguyen Toan Thinh (Technical Director)
With over 18 years of practical experience in directing, consulting, designing, and constructing heavy industrial refrigeration systems, ASRS automated warehouses, and IQF freezing systems across more than 29 major national projects.
