Planning Tool

Cold-chain project timeline generator

Enter a few project parameters — get an indicative phased schedule from feasibility to commissioning. For planning conversations with stakeholders, lenders and suppliers. Not a contractual schedule.

Indicative planning schedule only. Actual timelines depend on country, permitting, financing close, supplier lead times, logistics, site conditions and scope. Confirm milestones with your engineering & procurement team and suppliers.

Indicative schedule

Cold storage / refrigerated warehouse

Total duration

60 weeks

Handover ≈ 13 Sept 2027

Phase 1
Feasibility & site survey
Concept, catchment / demand, site walk, utility check.
4 wk
20 Jul 2026 → 17 Aug 2026
Phase 2
Basic + detailed design
FEED, layouts, load calculations, specifications.
6 wk
17 Aug 2026 → 28 Sept 2026
Phase 3
Supplier selection & PO
RFQ, technical & commercial evaluation, contract.
5 wk
28 Sept 2026 → 02 Nov 2026
Phase 4
Financing preparation
Business plan, lender package, term sheet.
4 wk
02 Nov 2026 → 30 Nov 2026
Phase 5
Manufacturing / fabrication
Equipment build, panels, controls, FAT.
13 wk
30 Nov 2026 → 01 Mar 2027
Phase 6
Shipping & logistics
Sea/air freight, customs, inland transport.
5 wk
01 Mar 2027 → 05 Apr 2027
Phase 7
Site preparation & civil works
Foundations, floor, drainage, incoming utilities.
8 wk
05 Apr 2027 → 31 May 2027
Phase 8
Mechanical & electrical installation
Envelope, refrigeration, piping, electrical, controls.
9 wk
31 May 2027 → 02 Aug 2027
Phase 9
Testing & SAT
Site acceptance, pressure/leak, controls integration.
3 wk
02 Aug 2027 → 23 Aug 2027
Phase 10
Commissioning & handover
Cool-down, training, documentation, warranty start.
3 wk
23 Aug 2027 → 13 Sept 2027

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