PROJECT: Multi-Product Bulk Terminal
Georgia Ports Authority, Savannah, Georgia

Engineering Methodology:
Feasibility study, complete project management including: engineering, construction supervision, and startup assistance.

Construction Contracts: All contracts were lump sum, bid at the same time. The project was completed within original budget, 31 months from start of feasibility study.

• Flat storage building
• Shiploader
• Ship unloader
• Traveling stackers
  
• Scraper-reclaimer
  
• Belt conveyor system
  
• Civil and marine works

Principal Features:

• Covered bulk storage building 170 ft. wide by 1368 ft. long with 14 compartments and expansion capability to 2,600 feet.

• Portal scraper allowing 100% live storage and first in - first out inventory control.

• Luffing stackers inside building for dust-free storage to prevent air pollution.

• System flexibility permits handling 3 different materials at the same time.

• Vehicle loading and unloading stations can accommodate all types of rail cars and trucks.

• Dust control systems.

• Quadrant type shiploader.

• Handling rates:

  • Rail and truck unloading at 1200 TPH.
  • Rail and truck loading at 1400 TPH.
  • Barge and ship loading at 1400 TPH.

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