Flat-Bottom Steel Silos have become the backbone of bulk material storage across agriculture, industry, and logistics sectors globally. Renowned for their large storage capacity, robust structural stability, and long service life, these silos play a pivotal role in safeguarding material quality and ensuring smooth operational workflows. However, the long-term reliability and efficiency of Flat-Bottom Steel Silos depend heavily on regular, systematic maintenance. Neglecting key maintenance tasks can lead to structural degradation, material contamination, operational downtime, and even safety risks—all of which undermine the value of Flat-Bottom Steel Silos and increase long-term operational costs. To help operators maximize the performance and lifespan of their silos, we outline the six most critical maintenance tasks for the daily operation of Flat-Bottom Steel Silos.

Flat-Bottom Steel Silos have become the backbone of bulk material storage across agriculture, industry, and logistics, thanks to their large capacity, structural stability, and long service life. For Flat-Bottom Steel Silos, the discharge method directly determines operational efficiency, material integrity, and long-term cost-effectiveness. Among all available discharge technologies, negative pressure discharge stands out as the optimal choice for Flat-Bottom Steel Silos, offering unmatched advantages that address the unique challenges of flat-bottom storage and elevate the overall performance of Flat-Bottom Steel Silos in real-world applications.

GLOBAL – The international grain market has witnessed volatile price movements and notable policy adjustments in the first week of January 2026, driven by expectations of record harvests in major producing regions, shifting trade policies, and gradual improvements in global supply chains. These developments are reshaping the global grain market, making the grain market a focal point for global agricultural and trade sectors. As grain production scales up, the need for high-quality storage and efficient logistics to stabilize the grain market has become increasingly prominent, further highlighting the importance of monitoring changes in the grain market.

This week marks significant progress in the global grain storage and trade sector, with the expansion of the Sino-Russian "New Land Grain Corridor" and the accelerated adoption of smart storage technologies emerging as key industry highlights. The latest developments, including the breakthrough in Russian agricultural imports via Manzhouli Highway Port and the growing focus on AI-enabled grain monitoring systems, are reshaping the landscape of cross-border grain logistics and storage amid escalating global food security challenges.

As global grain trade volume is projected to reach 460 million tons by 2025, driven by increasing demand for food security and cross-regional agricultural cooperation, the cross-border grain warehousing and logistics sector is undergoing a critical transformation. The traditional storage and transportation model, plagued by inefficiency, poor adaptability to extreme climates, and disjointed logistics links, can no longer meet the needs of modern large-scale grain trade. Industry leaders, represented by Liaoning Qiushi Silo Equipment Engineering Co., Ltd., are stepping up with innovative steel silo solutions and integrated logistics designs to reshape the efficiency and reliability of cross-border grain storage and transportation.

SHENYANG, China – The global bulk storage industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digitalization, with smart silo systems emerging as a key driver of efficiency and sustainability. According to a recent report by Grand View Research, the global smart silo market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2030, reaching $18.3 billion by the end of the decade. At the forefront of this shift is Liaoning Qiushi Silo Equipment Engineering Co., Ltd. (Liaoning Qiushi), whose IoT-integrated silo solutions are helping grain depots, agribusinesses, and industrial facilities worldwide reduce operational costs by up to 35% while minimizing material loss.