The unit nature of cold storage refers to its independence and economy as an institution or organization. Cold storage is an independent economic entity in an enterprise, which usually has its own production, procurement and sales capabilities. Cold storage can also adjust the operation strategy in time according to market changes and adapt to market demand changes. Therefore, the unit nature of cold storage has an important impact on the economic benefits and market competitiveness of enterprises.

The unitarity of cold storage also reflects its important position in cold chain logistics system. Cold chain logistics is a kind of logistics process from production and sales to consumers, especially to ensure the hygiene and quality of perishable products such as food. As an important storage node in cold chain logistics, cold storage can keep the cold chain of goods in the whole logistics process, which is called "uninterrupted cold storage". The unitarity of cold storage ensures its stable position and function in the whole cold chain system.

The unit nature of cold storage is based on it as a service industry. Cold storage provides customers with more convenient, economical and safe storage solutions by providing high-quality cold storage services, so that customers can use cold storage services without purchasing expensive equipment and unnecessary extra management expenses. Therefore, the unit nature of cold storage also means that cold storage needs to always pay attention to service quality and accumulate satisfaction in order to obtain better commercial and word-of-mouth benefits.