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uring the past year commodity imports growth into Union, similarly, saw a 2% decrease to 166mt, while steeper D many countries weakened, and in some instances falls were seen in South Korea, at 3% (down to 70mt) and in large reductions in volume were seen. Extra Japan, at 5% (to 105mt). Iron ore and coking coal imports elsewhere were unable to prevent a sharp consumption and imports were adversely affected. In the slowdown in global seaborne dry bulk trade expansion. For year ahead some producers may see increases, but the 2016, the outlook currently suggests limited potential for potential for upturns currently does not seem large. reviving momentum. Recent global economic activity forecasts indicate only GRAIN minimal trade benefits from a very modest strengthening. Since the beginning of the present 2015/16 crop year which The latest IMF predictions show the global GDP growth rate ends in June 2016, estimates of world trade in wheat plus edging up by just 0.3 percentage points from last year’s corn and other coarse grains have consistently indicated a estimated figure, to 3.4% in 2016. Slight improvements in slight annual decrease. Lower import into China and the the USA, Europe and Japan are likely to be accompanied by a Middle East area have been, and still are, expected. continuing deceleration in China. The latest (January) International Grains Council forecast for 2015/16 shows a 7mt or 2% world trade reduction, to COAL 315mt. Among importers, increases are predicted in the Much greater uncertainty about the global coal trade growth European Union, up by 18% to 18.6mt and in sub-Saharan trend has been evolving, amid clearer potential for adverse Africa, up by 13% to 26.2mt. But these positive influences influences. Forecasts have become more cautious, given the are likely to be more than offset by a downturn in China increasing emphasis in many countries on reducing harmful from the previous year’s record high level (25% lower at emissions from fossil fuel burning. The impact on coal 19.3mt), and also by a decline of 11% to 50.2mt in the consumption and import demand around the world in the Middle East area, mainly resulting from falls in Iran and twelve months ahead is likely to be negative, but is difficult Turkey. BULK CARRIER TRADE & FLEET OUTLOOK BULK CARRIER TRADE & FLEET to estimate. A forecast published by the Australian Government, at the MINOR BULKS end of December, shows global steam coal trade (including Activity in the minor bulk commodity trades during 2015 was land movements but mostly seaborne) resuming growth in boosted by rising exports of steel products (coil, plate, sheet, 2016 at a 2% rate, reaching 1,059mt (million tonnes), after a etc) from China. The total rose again to reach a record large 8% decline last year. According to this view, China’s 112.4mt, 20% higher, after the previous year’s large imports could cease declining and rise slightly, following the expansion. However, the Chinese mills are encountering past year’s huge downturn which severely affected trade. more foreign pressure to limit the upwards trend.

IRON ORE BULK CARRIER FLEET Statistics released by the World Steel Association underline Although down from earlier annual volumes, deliveries of the full extent of steel production weakness in raw materials newbuilding bulk carriers from world shipyards remained importing countries in the past twelve months. All the main quite high last year, at an estimated 49.2 million deadweight producers saw a reduction during 2015, compared with the tonnes, a 2% increase, as shown by table 2. Increased previous year, varying within a 2–5% range. scrapping was also seen, restricting fleet growth. In 2016 China’s crude steel output was 2% lower at 823mt, another large volume is scheduled for delivery, many of although this figure may be revised upwards. The European which could be delayed or postponed.

TABLE 1: KEY ASIAN SEABORNE COKING COAL IMPORTERS (MILLION TONNES) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015* Japan 76.6 68.7 70.5 77.0 74.1 72.5 South Korea 23.4 25.9 25.7 26.4 29.9 31.5 Taiwan 10.2 10.7 10.5 10.9 10.9 11.0 China 47.3 44.7 53.6 75.4 62.3 48.0 India 35.0 33.0 35.5 39.0 47.9 51.0 Total of above 192.5 183.0 195.8 228.7 225.1 214.0 source: various & BSA 2015 estimates * estimate

TABLE 2: BULK CARRIER NEWBUILDING DELIVERIES (MILLION DEADWEIGHT TONNES) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015* Handysize (10–39,999dwt) 8.9 10.2 10.5 6.3 5.4 6.5 Handymax (40–64,999dwt) 19.0 22.0 20.9 14.7 11.4 15.9 Panamax (65–99,999dwt) 14.5 22.2 27.0 19.9 12.8 9.9 Capesize (100,000dwt and over) 38.6 45.6 41.9 22.0 18.5 16.9 Total 81.0 100.0 100.3 62.9 48.1 49.2 % change from previous year 83.7 23.5 0.3 –37.3 –23.5 2.3

FEBRUARY 2016 source: Clarksons Research * estimate DCi by Richard Scott, Bulk Shipping Analysis, Tel: +44 (0)12 7722 5784; Fax: +44 (0)12 7722 5784; e-mail: [email protected] 2 i

TRADE & COMMODITIES FEBRUARY 2016 3 DC coal 2016 trade World Dr Tim Jones, e-coal.com Tim Jones, Dr Thermal coal trade on a global scale is believed to have Thermal coal trade on a global scale is believed decreased in 2015 compared with the previous year, although year, with the previous in 2015 compared decreased A to be reported at the time of writing. yet final statistics have first time since the 1990s global thermal coal trade has been the dominant Asia remains overall. growth into negative moving on its but China has cut back substantially coal, for market import requirements. World commodities markets had a difficult year in 2015 and the in 2015 and had a difficult year commodities markets World international coal industry in the doldrums as far as remained however, volumes, Traded shippers. concerned for prices were and this has enabled high on a historical basis, still relatively were years to operate amid several to continue the larger producers been falling during Thermal coal spot prices have prices. of low the and for the financial crisis, since before 2015 to their lowest Have you already considered the independent ARA-alternative for your coal logistics?

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TRADE & COMMODITIES FEBRUARY 2016 5 DC India is the main importer of thermal coal in the Asian region now, Asian region thermal coal in the into top place as moved having Chinese imports slumped in 2015. Electricity demand has been the in growth driving factor behind India’s but the rate of that coal demand, the past over has slowed growth some 15mt in of An increase year. thermal coal imports is expected for India in 2015 when the final statistics and this equates to well reported, are this has also been slowing down this has also been slowing and Malaysia, Korea, during 2015. positive been more Thailand have as their coal-fired past year the over increased, capacity generating power been taking substantial have and they shippers in the region. tonnage from China’s imports of thermal coal were in more decline during more in imports were of thermal coal China’s the first half of 2015 but the rate of decline slowed over the over the first half of 2015 but the rate of decline slowed over 10% growth compared with the previous year. with the previous compared 10% growth over also been losing market share in India over the past year, with the past year, in India over share also been losing market to that volumes their Australia improving Africa and South firm in its demand growth, Although India has remained country. Spain thermal coal imports thermal Spain (mt) Turkey thermal coal imports (mt) Turkey While the oversupply situation in While the oversupply with the strongest market being in Brazil. North American North being in Brazil. market with the strongest Thermal coal imported weak. for thermal coal remain markets with some 735mt trade in the Pacific dominates the market been shipped in expected to have with about This compares 2015. Atlantic market 205mt traded in the last year. continues, the thermal coal market Over gloomy. the outlook remains the decline in demand the past year, China has had a substantial from impact on the coal industry and with the world. around knock-on effects 60mt less over taken have China may imported thermal coal in 2015 when Shippers of finalized. statistics are Indonesia have CV coal from low since China affected been greatly restricting its regulations introduced in its import mix last that product The Indonesian shippers have year. total of about 940mt (million tonnes) (million of about 940mt total this is the and indicated, has been when the total since 2011 lowest been have There 915mt. reached depending on variations, regional the and in Europe energypolicy, thermal coal has been demand for it since 2012 when decreasing total is In 2015 the 198mt. reached 183mt been around expected to have being Turkey with demand from plant power while coal-fired stronger, in other to be reduced continues particularlyThis has been countries. In Kingdom. significant in the United demand weaker Asian market, the but has impacted trade, China from countries have Asian other several during firm requirements shown been the have to is likely thermal coal trade Nevertheless, 2015. Americas, In the since 2012 at about 720mt in 2015. lowest of about 37mt in the region demand has been steady overall DC

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i TRADE & COMMODITIES record quantityofthermalcoalisexpectedtohave beentaken inRussiaand has benefittedtheexporters Australia. A new power sectorhave alsobeenseekinghigher qualitycoalswhich stronger. The Korean buyers inthe effect, have andimports been but itappears tohave had little affected thevolume of coalimported, tax inKorea inJuly mighthave thought thattheincrease inthecoal Thailand andJapan. Ithadbeen include Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, markets inthe Asian region in2015 this decline. quality coalhave alsocontributedto oflow consumption andimport associated penaltiesover the 2015. The new regulations and oversupply inChina’s in coalindustry demand combinedwithan 2014 andisattributedtoweak or 30–34%compared withthatin 198mt recorded in2014. This isadecrease ofaround 58-68mt have beenintherange130-140mt2015whichcompares with remaining months oftheyear. are expectedto Chineseimports The stronger thermalcoal Russia thermal coal exports (mt) Russia thermalcoalexports Korea (mt) thermalcoalimports USA thermal coal imports (mt) USA thermalcoalimports Turkey remain more positive. over thepastyear, buttheirmarkets through theBlackSeato throughimpacting Russianexporters theBalticSeainparticular including Poland andthoseinScandinavia. This hasbeen the caseinothercountrieswhichwere previously key markets 2015. CoalusageintheUnitedKingdomisdecline, andthisis capacity islikely tohave boosted less than20mt. New coal-fired around 45%compared with2014at couldbedown by Coal imports demand intheUnitedKingdom. declinein contributed tothefurther position sincelast April has the lessfavourable carbontax power over thepastfew years, but steady amidthepolicyonnuclear from it. Germaninterest hasbeen Europenorthern isshrinkingaway thermal coalusageasmuch of and Turkey remaining keen on Mediterranean, withSpain, Portugal, year. The only firmregion wasinthe to have declinedby some5–6mtlast in the Atlantic markets isunderstood USA have seenmarkets declinein countries includingRussiaandthe elsewhere, andotherexporting the key suppliertoEuropean buyers trade there. The Colombiansremain shippers have seenimprovement in business inEurope, theSouth African continent. After afew years oflosing compared with therest ofthe market hasbeenfairly robust to have in2015. beenimported and anestimatedextra2mtislikely improved industrialsectordemand like Thailand have beenseeing smaller markets, countries importing some 3.5%. Although they are 105–106mt whichisanincrease of by Korea in2015, atanestimated Overall demandfor thermalcoal In Europe, theMediterranean i

TRADE & COMMODITIES FEBRUARY 2016 7 DC Indonesian thermal coal exports Russian thermal coal trade into The north European suppliers are The north European in the Pacific and Indian markets an declined in 2015 to reach estimated 370mt which was more before. on the year than 30mt down higher CV coal in for The preference has boosted however, those markets, an Australian material by sales of the Pacific markets is likely to have is likely the Pacific markets with in 2015 compared been level at about 47mt. year the previous some countries Firmer demand from the compensated for in the region China. from decline in requirements The Chinese exporters themselves shipped barely expected to have are than 1mt in the Pacific market more in 2015. expected to have exported 60–65mt expected to have which is of thermal coal in 2015 71.5mt the year around from down the demand from Lower before. had the biggest United Kingdom has prices as low as well impact there, some exportersdeterring such as exporters Colombian have Poland. Europe their tonnage in increased 75mt expected to have with around in 2015, been shipped there with less than 70mt in compared environment, the Colombian and the Colombian environment, been able have shippers African South Atlantic the North to to ship more India has remained the past year. over African material in South steady for 2015. Morocco and Turkey have been important markets for them. for been important markets have Turkey and Morocco by Less than 10mt of thermal coal has been supplied to Europe the past year. shippers in the Far East over 2014. Meanwhile, the South African exporters are likely to have African exporters likely are the South Meanwhile, 2014. in 30mt Atlantic to over their export in the increased volume years. the past few over there steady growth 2015 continuing Israel thermal coal imports (mt) China thermal coal imports (mt) Portugal thermal coal imports thermal (mt) Portugal The main importers of thermal Supplier countries to China have Turkey’s imports by some 4mt in 2015. Lower availability of availability Lower imports some 4mt in 2015. by Turkey’s generation was boosting coal imports first half during the hydro 2.5mt of around increases with of 2015 in Spain and Portugal, to believed and 1.5mt respectively The end. year by been taken have opposite was true in Scandinavia availability higher hydro where coal demand in the first half reduced and into the autumn. of the year the USA and Americas, coal in the scenarios seen different Brazil have the past year. coal over for in the domestic US Oversupply demand to lower has led market priced Colombian low for even of availability while lower material, interest has increased power hydro Brazil during most of the year. from during 2015, affected been adversely Australia and Russia seeing with quality material but the Indonesian shippers of lower declines, Atlantic As Russian supplies in the the biggest hit. taken have price in a weak as US availability as well been lower, have DC

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i TRADE & COMMODITIES business inthePacific2015. A decrease indemandfrom Chile into the Asian market atabout47mt. in particular. tonnageislikelyTheir export tohave beensteady situation hasarisenfor South supplying India African exporters estimated 5mtfrom the200mtrecorded in2014. A similar Colombian and US thermal coal exporters haveColombian andUSthermalcoalexporters found some United Kingdom thermal coal imports (mt) United Kingdomthermalcoalimports Brazil thermal coal imports (mt) Brazil thermalcoalimports South (mt) Africa thermalcoalexports of China’s decrease indemandslowed aftertherapid withdrawal this hasbecomenegative for thefirsttimethiscentury. The rate China wasdrivingglobalcoaldemandgrowth ratesdown and continue toinfluencecoalpriceslower levels. The declinein October. The slumpinoil pricesislikely togetdeeperand will US$50/t basis6,000kcal/kgNAR(netasreceived) by last been persistingfor alongtimenow. world, theoversupply situation has improvement inpricesaround the blow from China’s declinein2015. also helpedtocushionsomeof the countries mentionedpreviously have demand inChina. The smaller Asian compensation for theslowdown in India isbehindmostofthe about 10%isstillrespectable, and standards, however, agrowth rateof and pricesover thepastyear. Byany 2014, andthishasinfluencedmarkets growth toaround halfofthatseenin also slowed theirrateofdemand worst isnow over. Indianbuyers have the year, andsomeplayers believe the from somemarkets inthefirsthalfof prices intoEurope fallingtoaround been seenfor sometenyears with The current market level hasnot world andfalling demand from China. oversupply situationaround the continued toslumpamidthe and 6mtrespectively. regions saw declines, ofabout30mt the Atlantic wasabout190mt. Both about 685mtlastyear whilethatin less than10mt. through thePacificare likely tobe but theiroverall in2015 exports shippers found more businessinIndia Pacific toabout6.5mtlastyear. US coal by anestimated1mtinthe reduced shipments ofColombian While producers hopefor an Thermal coalpriceshave Pacific tradeinthermalcoalwas i

TRADE & COMMODITIES FEBRUARY 2016 9 DC Another of the major miners, Rio Another of the major miners, Tinto, reported that its hard coking reported that its hard Tinto, was 11% higher in coal production 2015 than in 2014 at 7.859mt rates production improved following to mine according at the Kestrel their report published in January Fourth quarter tonnage was 2016. 16% higher than the same quarterof 2014 at 1.9mt due to the longwall Semi- in 2014. at Kestrel changeover was 14% soft coking coal production with 2014 higher in 2015 compared and 9% higher in the at 3.647mt, been executed. Regulatory approval been executed. and the company has been received expects the transaction to be 2016 completed in the March quarter. fourth quarter than in the same quarter of 2014 at 0.797mt, Valley at the Hunter sequencing mine production reflecting in 2015 Thermal coal production Australia. Operations unit in Coal volumes due to higher customer demand was offset by due to higher customer demand was Coal volumes On product. the San Juan for requirements customer lower 2 for that the sale agreement BHP Billiton announced 2015, July (WCC) had Coal Company Westmoreland Mine to the San Juan Italy thermal coal imports thermal Italy (mt) Finland thermal coal imports (mt) Chile thermal coal imports (mt) In corporate news, among the In corporate news, December 2015 half year as record production at the production as record December 2015 half year mines Creek Walker Ridge and South Caval Daunia, Blackwater, mine. at the Broadmeadow event’ ‘convergence a was offset by at resumed Normal operations have but completion of longwall that mine, mine affected mining at the Crinum mine The Crinum output. the overall and maintenance will be put into care Energy 2016 quarter. in the March the December for coal production 3% to by decreased 2015 half year the for forecast The company’s 19mt. remains 2016 financial year Lower unchanged at 40mt. the December 2015 for production drought continued reflected half year conditions in Colombia at the while operations, Cerrejon company’s South operations in New the miner’s by affected Energy Coal were Wales American In the North rainfall. heavy in Navajo a 16% increase operations, The only signs of some significant of some signs The only three to be in appear supply cuts in — Indonesia, supplier countries South Australia, USA. and the Russia, to continue and Colombia Africa, which levels at increasing produce the supply/demand will not help At the price. balance and therefore decrease half of the the latest rates, in 2015 estimated in global supply in 2016. been made up for will have in the happening are The main swings Atlantic while the Pacific market, just a tighten by to continues supply tonnes per year. million few BHP Billiton major mining companies, reported coal that metallurgical 3% to by decreased 2015 half year the December for production the 2016 financial year expectation for The company’s 21mt. report to the company According unchanged at 40mt. remained in the declined Coal production Queensland in January, released DC 10 FEBRUARY 2016

i TRADE & COMMODITIES production inColombiatomeetrailingrestrictions alsoaffected open-cut operationsinSouth Africa. ReducingProdeco’s production in Australia, aswell astheclosure ofOptimum’s market-driven decisiontoscaleback reduction wasattributedtothe period theyear before. The (8%) reduction onthecomparable production was102.7mt, an8.8mt in November, totalown-sourced coal productionquarter reportpublished of2016. the firstquarter expected dateofdivestment during Bengalla operationuptothe includes acontributionfrom the thermal coal. Thermal coalguidance semi-soft cokingcoaland16–17mtof of hard cokingcoal, 3.3–3.9mtof production isexpectedtobe7–8mt at theHailCreek mine. 5.182mt, duetoincreased production of2014at was ninepercenthigherthaninthesamequarter year (actually 2%lower). production quarter in2015 Fourth tobebroadlywas reported inlinewith2014at18.638mtlast According toGlencore’s third In 2016, Rio Tinto’s share of Colombia thermal coal exports (mt) Colombia thermalcoalexports India thermal coal imports (mt) India thermalcoalimports Mexico thermal coal imports (mt) Mexico thermalcoalimports granted. line withtheenvironmental planningconsentwhichhasbeen and theMiddelkraal mine. The remainder ofOptimum, whichis primarily duetotheclosures ofOptimum’s opencutoperations 2.6mt (8%)below thecomparableperiodinprevious year, In South Africa, production of31.8mtthermalcoalwas operation increased production in as planned, andtheMangoola whichcontinued itsramp-up North appropriate, includingRavensworth mines increased production where this overall netreduction, some response to weaker markets. Within decision tolimitproduction in primarily tothemarket-driven Glencore thatthiswasdue reported comparable periodin2014. 44.3mt, 4.8mt(10%)lower thanthe semi-soft coalproduction was mine.North Australian thermaland due togeologicalissuesattheOaky than thecomparableperiodin2014 of cokingcoalwas0.4mt(9%)lower the result. been having a difficulttimeover the particular, thefreight market has commodities sector, andcoalin dust emissionsindrought conditions. constraints related tomanagementof which wasimpactedby production higher thanthesameperiodin2014, production was8.4mt, 0.2mt(3%) Glencore’s share ofCerrejon nightrail restrictions. temporary due toscalingbackmeet compared withtheprioryear period, 13.9mt, a1.2mt(8%)reduction part, mitigatedtheoverall reduction. at Impunziand Tweefontein has, in producing coal. Increased production in businessrescue proceedings, isstill In Australia, production of4.2mt Given thedepressed stateofthe In Colombia, Prodeco produced i FEBRUARY 2016 TRADE & COMMODITIES 11 DC i DC e-coal.com Coal Market Intelligence Coal Market Dr Tim Jones is Director of Tim Jones is Director Dr Consultancy Editor of the weekly and publication which covers 11 spot markets gloomy than it was in early 2015. than it was in early gloomy high remained Coal trade volumes despite in historical terms, last year oil The low markets. the depressed not were ago prices of a year plumbed new expected to have have as they depths quite as much that coal so it is unlikely since then, It prices will rise in the short term. can the market is difficult to see how be more may so there lower, get any coal’s to be optimistic for reason at least compared outlook this year, with last year. worldwide, gives key information on the latest deals and tenders, information gives key worldwide, and ports, industrial relations, people and jobs, company news, rates. and freight shipping, under way seems just as uncertain last year. as it was this time under way challenges just as in the coal chain face continuing All players the situation is more and in some ways ago did a year they Morocco thermal coal imports (mt) Morocco Germany thermal coal imports thermal (mt) Germany Poland thermal coal imports (mt) Poland Shipping analysts have reported have Shipping analysts coal as 2016 gets The situation for There was some hope that China was some hope that There historically low rates for the foreseeable future, but some future, the foreseeable rates for low historically demand in overall could be a recovery suggest there forecasters in 2016. dry in the overall bulk that growth fleet of some 2.5% to about 778 in 2015. million dwt was achieved rate of with a growth This compares 4.4% in 2014 when the fleet reached size of 757.2 million dwt. an overall been to have appears Although there in the rate of growth, a slowdown this will do nothing to help a in rates under the current recovery in Scrappings trade demand levels. and Panamax fleets are the Capesize in 2015 at increased to have believed This compares some 30 million dwt. in that with 17 million dwt scrapped in sector of the shipping market 2014. would add to freight demand due to to freight add would Global demand otherwise. its steel output but this has proved Market 2015. in declined overall to have is believed freight for of consistent with an expectation fundamentals remain past year. New lows were reached in reached were lows New past year. Some 2015. rates during the freight influences on this have of the main in slowdown been the economic demand with weaker China coupled world in ore iron coal and for been has of vessels Supply markets. and this has exacerbated high as well, the bulk The size of the situation. amid growing fleet has been carrier commodities market. the weaker rates freight Short-term saw trends the over time to time from recover levels low but the historically year, recovery persisted after some have August period to during the March last year. DC 12 FEBRUARY 2016

i TRADE & COMMODITIES fund Greybull has now emerged asapotentialbuyer of deal didnothappen, putting Tata Steelinabind. Turnaround to theleading Klesch.American commoditiestrader Gary The sale ofScunthorpesiteandthe rest ofitslong products division Steel announcedinOctober2014 thatitwasnegotiating the move for workers ingeneral, andmanufacturing industry Tata 2009.close down plantsandwritedowns starting Inashocking situation inEurope, Tata SteelintheUK was forced tocutjobs, industry. mostly hidden subsidyhasbeentheundoingofBritishsteel buffeted by largedollopsof storm ofChinesesteelexports went ondumpingthemetalinworld market. The perfect from constructiontomanufacturing sectors, itssteelmakers 6.9%, thelowest in25years, shrankthelocaldemandfor steel tonnes. As China’s 2015gross domestic product growth of the globaldemandfor themetaldeclinedby 1.7%to1.513bn tonnes) in2015when, according tothe World Steel Association, tookayear-on-yearexports vaultof20%to112.4mt(million General Administration ofCustomsChina, thecountry’s steel for nearly halftheworld production ofsteel. According tothe looked nationwhichaccounts atwithdisdainby theexporting protests andtrade-related actionsby theinjured countriesare juggernautlooksunstoppable.The Chinesesteelexport The As arrivals ofcheap China-originsteelgrew inaflatdemand Britain lefttrailingBritain inwakeofChinesesupremacy Steel: below 10mtayear. There were improvements sincethen and its steelproduction, facing theimpactofglobalrecession, stayed 18.95mt ofthemetalin1988. Inthethree 2010, years starting lie. According tothe World Steel Association, Britainmade isnow ataleofinexorabledecline.steel industry Figures don’t America andtherest oftheworld. ButtheoncemightyBritish ofitssteeloutputto Britain wouldthemajor portion export and 40%share ofsteelproduction. That wasthe timewhen 1875 withanearly 50%share oftheglobalpigiron production undoing ofCaparo blizzards. IndustrieswasChinese export engineering andautomobilerelated businessesstrong. The found thefundamentals ofthegroup’sand otherexperts to findbuyers for individualunits, whichitsuccessfully did— — whichplayed therole ofadministratortoCaparo Industries jumped tohisdeathon8November. Accountancy majorPwC administration, itsCEOLord Paul’s youngest son Angad Paul(45) companies. Sadly, unabletotake the shockofCaparo going into pound tookamajortollofitsmanufacturing activitiesacross 16 from October2015ascheap imports Chinaandastrong 19 Lord SwrajPaul, hadtobereferred totheadministrationon then the big facility will face certain closure.then thebigfacilitywillfacecertain Scunthorpe. IncaseGreybull doesnotclosethedealby March, China What Chinameansfor world steeltoday, Britainmeantin Caparo IndustriesintheUK, ofthebusinessempire of part competition outguns Kunal Bose i FEBRUARY 2016 TRADE & COMMODITIES 13 DC i DC , the Metal Bulletin Tata Steel’s Scunthorpe steel mill. Steel’s Tata The market is so bad that groups such as Nippon Steel & such as Nippon so bad that groups is The market In an environment of high energy a strong and wage cost and In an environment China, however, contends that the export contends that the success of its mills however, China, Sumitomo, ArcelorMittal, US Steel and Posco, focused on making focused Sumitomo, Steel and Posco, US ArcelorMittal, are steel, and grain-oriented electrical top-end automotive-grade noise Whatever pressure. finding their margins under increasing asking the British trade union leaders and MPs make, the fact is that of mills, to come to the rescue government in terms of its share British steel has lost its strategic significance resilient is the remaining The irony of GDP and employment. the demise of sector of Britain is not regretting manufacturing British steel. currency supporting imports, the undoing of British steel the undoing supporting imports, currency If anything, industry is its making of basic commodity steel. second-largest blast furnace at Redcar by mothballing of Britain’s plate 130-year-old Steel and Scotland’s Sahaviriya Thai owner bars and rails, all engaged in making slabs, Steel, Tata mill by earlier. happened should have is because they are ahead of most other steel producing are is because they It further says and cost effectiveness. countries in productivity and metallurgical coal has ore the fall in the prices of iron steel. of Chinese the competitiveness improved high production, even while the WSA said in a study that the in a study WSA said while the even high production, year in 2015 3.5% by to contract was steel demand country’s an then to remain Expect China and a further 2% this year. and British steel market in the world seller of steel aggressive The British the heat of imports. feel to will continue makers industry is crying steel exports that Chinese foul in most cases UK causing injury to local steelmakers. dumping, amount to fully are “Chinese steelmakers says, Stace Gareth Steel Director His and their regions.” Chinese government the subsidized by contention finds support in a finding by it a practice to that China has made intelligence service provider, to local prices. at 10% discount market sell steel in the world some varieties of Chinese steel are why This is the reason authorities in the US and of anti-dumping falling foul repeatedly Union. European There already is a major Darwinian cull of British steel and is a major Darwinian already There economic the slowest by roiled The Chinese steel industry, with China continues the concern of global steel industry, To production climbed to 12.065mt in 2014. But again last year But again 2014. in to 12.065mt climbed production fall The major 10.4% to 10.9mt. was down steel output Britain’s 2.8% was down production when world happened in production disaster for was an unmitigated Last year to 1.67bn tonnes. engaged in activities groups and downstream British steelmakers of It stood as a statement metal. the and forging pressing like steel industry with heavily crisis in the country’s the deepening succession the shutters in rapid loss-making mills downing causing skilled job losses. is capacity the remaining Much of industry. steel processing in a year, a third down steel prices, under as world to go likely cocktail of high A toxic a decade. in over at their lowest are crippling business rates on emissions, taxes green energy bills, Britain a very high-cost steel pound makes and a strong industry done by A study jointly body UK centre. production steel industry finds British is Turley Anna Steel and Labour MP because of tune of £480 million a year” “disadvantaged to the imports meeting a record are then, No wonder, these factors. and manufacturing 60% of the steel demand of the country’s construction industries. pressure is under increasing in the country since 1990, growth surplus it has much where to export steel and aluminium, of has a surplus capacity China reportedly In steel, capacity. the about half of global surplus of 645mt estimated by 300mt, But Development. Organisation of Economic Cooperation and ‘polluting and out all the Beijing is not finding it easy to weed concerns of because of provincial uneconomic capacity’ Britain is seen as In Europe, and social unrest. unemployment and consumers bargain-hunting traders the softest target where in growing Chinese commodity steel up low-priced snapping are Chinese steel met 8% of 2015 steel demand in quantities. is to furtherThis as rise this year 2% in 2011. Britain up from steel to stem cheap has not done anything the government other countries. China and a few imports from Retrofit options Emergency Response Service Port State Control benchmarking

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Stringent USCG BWT standards implemented in 2016

As of 1 January 2016 vessels are no longer able to discharge They need to be sure. ballast in US waters unless their ballast water treatment (BWT) Unfortunately, the systems that many industry observers seem systems are compliant with stringent demands from the USCG to prefer for their simplicity, ease of operation and environment (US Coast Guard). Experts believe that now, more than ever, it is credentials (utilizing no chemicals) are struggling with USCG SHIPPING & TRANSPORT imperative that shipowners make the right BWT choice. approval. “UV systems are easy to operate, don’t require “There’s so much confusion surrounding the issue of ballast chemical storage and are a good option for the industry,” opines water treatment now,” opines Optimarin CEO Tore Andersen, the classification specialist. “But caution is needed.” the head of a firm that brought the first ever commercial BWT They explain that the majority have been made with the system to market back in 2000. “The IMO Ballast Water ‘viable’ standard in mind and therefore lack the power — “and Management (BWM) convention is close to ratification, but yet you might require a lot more power” — to tackle the tougher to be rubber-stamped, and meanwhile the USCG has taken the FDA/CFMDA test. bold move to act unilaterally to protect the environment with its “That’s where Optimarin has been smart,” they state. own regulations. “They’re focusing on USCG current requirements and approval. “So let’s cut through that uncertainty and state a fact: all And the first UV system to get this will have a real market shipowners that discharge ballast must get a BWT system, advantage.” preferably an environmentally friendly one, if they want their ships to operate in the future. And, if they want to sail in US THE POWER TO DELIVER waters, then they must act now.” BWT specialist Optimarin — which has sold over 350 of its systems to shipowners across the world, with more than 270 TWO STANDARDS, ONE ANSWER installed — is coming to the end of a US$3 million USCG The fact that there are effectively two sets of regulations approval programme. regarding BWT standards has muddied the waters for Its technology is the first UV system to meet the USCG shipowners, making it difficult to find the solution they need. marine water requirements, successfully satisfying the Classification societies are well aware of this, but aren’t as FDA/CFMDA criteria. Further tests of remaining water salinities keen to go on record to explain the situation. An environmental are scheduled for spring 2016, after which point approval is solutions expert at one of the world’s leading classification expected later in the year. bureaus agreed to speak, but only on the condition of anonymity. “Passing the initial tests puts us in pole position in the market “Ballast water gets by far the most questions of any issue we for final approval and is a great endorsement of our system’s deal with,” they note with a smile, “and it’s easy to understand effectiveness,” comments Andersen. “Each of our system lamps why. There’s a major difference between USCG and IMO has a 35kw capacity. This power instantly kills any potentially regulations. Basically this centres on standards. harmful invasive organisms and that’s exactly what USCG wants “USCG judges (BWT) systems on the basis of ‘living/dead’ to see. We’re delighted to be leading the way in our segment — organisms in ballast water, whereas IMO views them in terms of something that we put down to decades of work, sector ‘viable/unviable’. In other words, for USCG approval systems expertise and investment.” have to kill the organisms, while for IMO they don’t, but must With 2016 now upon us, both Andersen and the regulation ensure they don’t reproduce. expert offer similar, sage advice to shipowners. “USCG tests this using the FDA/CMFDA method, which uses Andersen notes: “Install a system that is reliable, simple to a dye to identify living organisms, while the IMO does not list maintain, easy to install (make sure any supplier can show a one specific methodology. The MPN (Most Probable Number) history of retrofit success) and proven within the marketplace. test is the norm here, having been used for almost 40 years, but This is still a relatively young sector, so it pays to go with a name procedures vary from laboratory to laboratory. This is an issue you can trust.” for USCG — it wants a simple, reliable and reproducible testing His classification peer, meanwhile, has regulations front of method. Until this is established, and there are hurdles in doing mind: “It’s simple,” they say. “The industry has to comply, so so, both with validation and law making, FDA/CMFDA will remain choose a system that will be compliant.” the USCG standard.” OPTIMARIN NO ALTERNATIVE Optimarin installed the world’s first commercial system on the Some may now be feeling lost in a sea of abbreviations. So, here’s cruise ship Princess Regal in 2000. the lowdown — USCG regulations are much more exacting. The type-approved Optimarin Ballast System (OBS) is This means fewer systems will make the grade. certified by a comprehensive range of classification organizations, For the time being USCG is temporarily accepting the use of including DNV GL, Lloyd’s, Bureau Veritas, MLIT Japan, and Alternate Management System (AMS), whereby vessels with American Bureau of Shipping. solutions that have already been approved by another flag state Shipowners that have chosen the OBS solution include Saga can discharge ballast in US waters. However, USCG-approved Shipholding, MOL, Grieg Shipping Group, Gulf Offshore, Farstad

AMS systems will only be accepted for a period of five years Shipping, NYK, Nor Line, and Evergreen Marine Corp, amongst 2016 FEBRUARY after the vessel’s compliance date, and, if they haven’t met the others. USCG’s own stringent standards by that point, will have to be Optimarin’s OBS, which is already AMS accepted, is the only changed. That burden of potential cost and uncertainty is not UV system to have satisfied the USCG’s marine water one today’s shipowners, operating in a climate of squeezed FDA/CMFDA tests so far. The system is now on course for full margins and aggressive competition, may be willing to accept. USCG approval in 2016. DCi

15 NEWS Cargotec acquires maritime software company

Cargotec Corporation has agreed to acquire INTERSCHALT “The acquisition of INTERSCHALT is part of our strategy maritime systems AG, a renowned specialist software and of growing our software business in new areas and creating related service provider to the maritime industry. The more value for existing and new customers. The acquisition acquisition will complement Cargotec’s strategic aim of being will add customers, talent, additional knowledge, capabilities a leader in intelligent cargo handling. Cargotec will gain more and software products to support the future growth of competence in technologically advanced software and service XVELA as the leading collaboration platform serving the solutions and attains a global footprint with branch offices, needs of ocean carriers, terminals and their shipping partner,” service stations and partner representations. says Olli Isotalo, President of Kalmar. “We are very excited Cargotec has agreed to acquire all the shares in the about the great growth opportunities we have ahead of us.” German software and service company INTERSCHALT. “Very soon after starting discussions about this INTERSCHALT’s sales in 2014 amounted to €42 million and acquisition, it became clear that we all shared the same it employs over 200 people. The closing of the transaction is strategic vision about the future of the maritime industry. expected to take place in the first quarter of 2016 and is INTERSCHALT’s and Cargotec’s software solutions together subject to the approval of competition authorities after which will help greatly our customers in their value creation in INTERSCHALT will be consolidated into Cargotec’s figures. increasingly complex world of maritime logistics,” says Robert The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value. Gärtner, CEO of INTERSCHALT. “During the last couple of years, we have been focusing Interschalt provides software solutions and services for on improving our profitability and now we are ready to take the maritime industry, and its activities are structured into the next strategic step in implementing our strategy,” says two segments: software solutions for cargo and fleet SHIPPING & TRANSPORT SHIPPING & Mika Vehviläinen, CEO of Cargotec. “Our target is to get management as well as maintenance, repair and retrofit 40% of sales from services and software in five years’ time. services for bridge navigation and communication equipment This acquisition is an excellent strategic fit to our Navis and as well as for data voyage recorder systems. Cargotec is XVELA offerings within the Kalmar organization, and it will planning to integrate software solutions into the Kalmar also bring new service business for MacGregor.” business area and services into the MacGregor business area.

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Peter Österman moves to his moves Österman Peter Vice Group Patrik Halldén, GAC rings in New Year with management changes management with Year in New rings GAC GAC the managers from Four start 2016 with a new Group on new take they challenge as of the global provider for roles logistics and marine shipping, services. on the to take Sweden native Manager of Commercial role new Finland Denmark, – Shipping for He is combined. and Sweden of as Managing Director replaced Global Hub Services by GAC who Ronald Lichtenecker his new to Dubai for relocates was previously Lichtenecker role. of GAC Managing Director Althen takes Henrik Singapore. in role former his over after serving as Singapore, of GAC Managing Director Filip by He is replaced Kuwait. Group previously Björklund, Business Controller. the latest appointments says – Human Resources, President to a long-standing policy of exposing its executives GAC’s reflect SOLIDSOOL

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‘Call The Agent’: ASBA member ship agents — tested — trusted — certified

Many may recall a poem — ‘Call The Agent’ — that made the a ship’s agent. rounds in the maritime industry publications and via emails many v fiscally responsible company; moons ago but still rings true today. The poem, with a little v trained boarding agents; and tongue in cheek, accurately highlights the breadth and scope of v past experience with the ship agent and the agent’s service provided by your ship’s agent. The poem can be found experience with the cargo and vessel type. on ASBA’s website. ASBA’s Agent Member Certification is renewed annually and As the poem quite clearly states, maritime principals always: specifically addresses these qualities. This month, ASBA v Call the Agent in advance of the vessel’s arrival for current celebrates eleven years of its Agent Member Certification. port restrictions and accurate port costs; However, in order to describe what it means to be ASBA v Call the Agent to arrange and handle the vessel’s time in certified — what, exactly, is an agent, and what does an agent port; and do?

v Call the Agent following vessel’s departure to ensure that the “Except for the pilot, the first and last person to board or 2016 FEBRUARY Statement of Facts documents the vessel call and the FDA is depart during every ship’s port call is the ship’s agent.” The expeditiously prepared. agent is like a control tower for a ship’s port call, co-ordinating In a recent survey conducted by the Association of Ship local scheduling and logistics with the key players — the owner, Brokers & Agents (USA) Inc. (ASBA), maritime principals ranked charterer, shipper, receiver, terminal, and, of course, the ship. the qualities deemed most important in their decision to appoint The agent dispatches the local services necessary for a DCi

19 SHIPPING & TRANSPORT times. shoes ofhisorherprincipalprotecting theirinterests atall local maritimecommunity iscritical. The agentstandsinthe unloading cargoes. andgood Solidrapport standingwithinthe congestion,berth andcontractdeadlinesfor loadingand operating costsofshipsandmarineterminal, thepressures of vessel’s call. port They must understandtheimpactofhighdaily changes, crew medical, technicians. andservice the coordination ofship’s stores aswell andspare ascrew parts an oftenextensive listofhusbandingrequirements thatincludes her cargo andcrew. Beyond thecommercial operationthere is requirementsnational andlocalregulatory involving theshipand andclearance,entry whilenavigating deftly through themyriad call,successful port arranging pilotage, towage, andcustoms comprehensive examadministered by ASBA. boarding agentsandtheirmanagersmust successfully complete a decisionsonbehalfoftheirprincipals.necessary All member andarmedwithknowledge tomakeis service-oriented Certified Agent Membersmust maintainawell-trained staffthat T strategy. should beakey componentoftheprincipal’s riskmanagement ledger. Fiscally soundaccountingpracticesoftheirship’s agent by invoicessupported andreceipts thattiebacktotheirgeneral principal andthatallfinancialtransactionsare properly in writingto thatthemembermaintainsseparatefilesby ASBA Accountant tocompleteaprocedural review inorder toattest memberagentsmust Public retainASBA anexternalCertified F A Total Service Supplier SA RESPONSIBILITY ISCAL RAINED An agent’s jobistosafely andeconomically expeditethe ASBA providesASBA avarietymaritimecoursesandseminarson www.ttsgroup.com/Services like you vet your ships! QS agentsaround theworld whenever possible. Vet your agent operators tonominateandappoint FONASBA ASBA-certified encouragesallvessel charterers, ASBA owners,mitigation, and of shipagentswhenthey endorsedtheQualityStandard. recognized thevalueofpromoting “quality” intheappointment organizations, BIMCO, INTERTANKO andINTERCARGO, and isnow beingawarded in24membercountries. Owner’s in2007,(FONASBA) QualityStandard, known astheFONASBA Federation ofNational Associations ofShipBrokers & Agents wasembracedby itsinternationalcounterpart,certification the level —andtoadvocate for quality. ASBA’s landmarkmember address issuesaffecting theircompaniesandprincipalsonanational of experience, thesestatisticstellaclearstory! lastyear. andwet bulkcallingUSports 65% ofthedry Interms Certified ASBA Agents have represented closeto calculations, bulkandbreak bulkvessels.dry Basedonthe Association’s annually intheUSAandCanada. Approximately 14,000were ASBA’s 30memberagentshandleover 43,000vessel calls E and trends in shipping. the “hot” topicsoftheyear aswell astheirviews onthemarket charterers, owners, andoperatorsthatshare theirthoughtson knowledge.to expandtheirindustry Panellistsinclude event intheUSAproviding memberagentswithanotheravenue Cargo Conference thathasbecomethe ‘must attend’maritime and commercial tradetransactions. alsohostsan ASBA Annual courses offered by includemaritimelaw,ASBA marineinsurance, members for initialtrainingandongoing education. Other shipbroking, chartering, andagencytomeettheneedsof XPERIENCE I As a best practice supporting operationalexcellenceandrisk As abestpracticesupporting formed in1934.ASBA Membersusethe Association to I I I I  

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We alsohave representation in Our headofficeisinCape Town withbranchesinDurban, A HTPRSAEYUREPRESENTED YOU ARE PORTS WHAT T NRLCMAYBACKGROUND COMPANY ENERAL WMC FYU UIESRLTST R BULK DRY TO RELATES BUSINESS YOUR OF MUCH OW EWS JRCOMPETITORS AJOR A R ORMI CHALLENGES MAIN YOUR ARE HAT In today’s competitive market andchallengingeconomic GAC oftheGAC Shipping ispart Group, aglobalprovider of ? ? ? SHIPPING & TRANSPORT Lord over 100 years ago 100 years over The training of ship ship INTER BALT Leading Polish agency INTERagency Polish Leading of operations decade second enters BALT in wrote Conrad Joseph book his remarkable Jim must ... “A water-clerk that abstract ability in the have and demonstrate it This remains practically”. be an agent To true today. is a in the maritime agency beautiful and human occupation at all times. the ship agent of The role has changed little from book was when Conrad’s first published in 1900. the pilot, apart from Today, the ship agent is the first and last person to board or depart ship’s during any call. agents — or water-clerks, as Conrad termed them — is a long and complex INTER BALT process. has highly Poland They experienced staff. around to work ready are a days seven the clock, sea in all Polish week ports their offices where located. are able to agency staff are handle the effectively husbandry (non- clearance, chartering, matters), cargo supply bunker claims, exchange crewing orders, INTER and other matters. people will BALT’s whatever perform of required functions are manage them to operate, DC 24 FEBRUARY 2016

i SHIPPING & TRANSPORT 2015, INTER BALT nearly 300vessels. served variesfromnumber ofvessels year itservices toyear —in able toprovide year-round excellentservice for themall. The through Polish ports, INTERBALT’s shipagencyisready and themselves were present intheoneofPolish ports. local andgovernment regulations —allasiftheshipowners and assistthemasterofvessel tocomply withinternational, INTER BALT specializesmainly inbulkshipping. Many ofthe Due tothevastspectrumofcargoes carried by trampvessels co-operating withevery contractorandiskeen tooffer number ofowners. INTERBALT’s agencyteamisopento companies. It co-operatessuccessfully onaregular basiswitha agency market, andmust dealwithcompetition from many other many years. principals are long-standingandhave worked withtheagencyfor scrap, biomass, fertilizers, liquidproducts etc. INTERBALT’s coalandcoke carry cargoes,vessels itservices raw materials, The company works hard toremain competitive inthe i FEBRUARY 2016 SHIPPING & TRANSPORT 25 DC offers services in freight forwarding which, similarly which, servicesoffers forwarding in freight chartering and shipbroking; and chartering and shipbroking; of other agency and representation consultancy, logistics and forwarding services to sea logistics and forwarding related agency; protecting owners’ ship agency — covering all Polish ports; all Polish ship agency — covering entities in international cargo transshipment entities in international cargo Officer of the Chief Executive Kowalski, Marek is a certified (ISO 9001), ship agency INTER BALT and land transport; INTER BALT Poland’s primary scope of business Poland’s INTER BALT Since the company startedSince the company its ship agency INTER BALT as its ship agency operations, As well INTER BALT - Poland, has confidently stated that has confidently - Poland, INTER BALT that it is in its second decade of operations, now ship agency meets the expectations of INTER BALT’s in reputation and it has gained a strong its customers, this market. member of BIMCO –and is an active Baltic and The The Polish as International Maritime Council as well Association. Shipbrokers’ includes: includes: v v v v v consulting services connected with its operations to are Flexibility and diversification each potential client. hallmarks of this ship agency. operations on 1 head INTER BALT’s January 2004, It also has branch office has been located in Gdansk. and Szczecin Gdynia, ports like: offices in other Polish Swinoujscie. also to its agency services, operates 24 hours a day, seven operates 24 hours a day, to its agency services, a week. days DC 26 FEBRUARY 2016

i SHIPPING & TRANSPORT agency services around theworld.agency services Many oftheseofficesare that itsmainchallengelieswiththemany localoutfitsproviding innovation inthemaritimeindustry. to; adrivingforce for the competitorslookup put theirtrustinand agent thatitscustomers —the the industry become the ‘Apple’ of short, WSS plansto and onlineresources. In information, technology real-time port intelligence, detailed utilizemarketfurther products thatwill generation ofagency developing thenext beginning, itisalso berth. Just the continue tobenefititscustomerslongafterthey’ve lefttheir thateachandevery customerneeds. services of port principal’s representative inport, ofthechain butapivotal part themselves. WSS agentsseethemselves asnotonly the bunker companiesandpilots, authorities andofcoursetheport inport,parties rangingfrom linesmenandloadingmastersto company believes thatashipagentcan, andshould, bemore. WSS’s agencybusiness. However,the cornerstoneof the standardized, efficiently executed callsonaglobalbasisis port out, inover worldwide. 2,000ports Consistently providing the world, itsagentshandlenumerous callsday port inandday (WSS) portfolio. network in ofthelargestmaritimeservice Part name in1976, ofthe isanintegralpart Wilhelmsen ShipsService years ofmaritime experience. Founded in1861, the Wilhelmsen group boastsmore than155 Wilhelmsen ShipsServicedevelopingthenextgeneration ofagencyservices As oneofthetopagencyproviders inthebusiness, WSS feels In addition, WSS believes itson-the-ground can expertise An agentisinauniqueposition, beingintouchwithall The agencybusiness, life undertheBarwil starting Agencies demand. standards, backed upby globalavailability willalways bein- deliveredexpertise through anduniform standardized services inevitable; however, italso recognizes thatin-depth, local port WSS believes thatmajorchangesinhow agencyisdonewillbe technologies, from increased connectivity, vessels. tosmarter make thishappen isessentialfor WSS. more cargo orspendalittlelesstimeinport. Findingways to how much itmattersfor acustomertobeableloadbit opinion, alsoincredibly important. Inthismarket, WSS knows orvitalmarketadditional services intelligenceis, in WSS’s exhausted. Providing added valuetocustomersthrough making sure allavenues for costsavings andefficiencyare sufficient. An agentneedstostrive for excellenceinport, low eachmonth, sadly good performance aloneisnolonger market itself. Indexseemingtoreach anewWith theBalticDry much more, withjustaswideavarietyofprincipals. of othercargoes suchascement, fertilizers, potash, fly ashand iron ore, grainandcoal— WSS isalsoinvolved withanumber Norway. andrelated offertilizers productsexport from Heroeya in from Newcastle in Australia andhasvastexperiencewiththe heavily involved from inwood pulpexports Canada, coalexports resourceful withintheirrespective andtrueexperts trades. WSS many have proven themselves timeandagaintobe customer. specializedagentshaveThese very alimitedreach, but dedicated toasingletrade, oreven insomecasesasingle Another challengeliesinthequickening paceofshipping’s bulk,For dry WSS thinksthemainchallengesliein bulk,In dry althoughthere are themajorthree cargoes — focus pointsfor WSS. Itis bulk, there are certain but whenitcomestodry ontheplanet, every port is represented atalmost WSS’s businessaswell. It of forms asignificantpart bulk segmentofcourse merchant fleet, thedry single segmentofthe constituting thelargest offered onaglobal basis. standardized system customers, ofa butaspart what itoffers its respects that, itisafterall With dry bulkvessels With dry i FEBRUARY 2016 SHIPPING & TRANSPORT 27 DC on a port call at TIS. port call at Maxi Brazil Brazil Maxi The ATIS Shipping LTD has now been in operation for about 15 been in operation for has now Shipping LTD ATIS is still a huge amount there today even USSR ports, In former HE ROLE OF THE SHIP AGENT years, and has successfully handles over 3,500 port calls. Today, it Today, 3,500 port calls. handles over and has successfully years, ore particularly iron for services, a portalso offers forwarding TIS-Ruda from AG exportedpellets cargo FERREXPO by tonnage is about 6mt (million annual terminal with an average oil shipments. ALLSeeds vegetable tonnes) and partly for to be have types of forms — different formalities of paperwork all with original stamps and signatures, issued and approved filled, changing Frequently to port courier. authorities by delivered to IMO not adapted usually plenty of regulations, port tariffs, continuous rules and other international conventions, ore concentrate from the Port of Yuzhny, TIS terminal. Yuzhny, of the Port concentrate from ore T of the ship the importance Shipping knows of the role ATIS market, In today’s agent in export/import operations in port. ago. years not as high as a few rates are ebb, which is at a low It is vital to can be costly. 30 minutes of even a delay Therefore, permissions and that all necessaryensure arrangements, manner, out in a timely carried the agent are by approvals idle time. any without to proceed enabling the vessel , the biggest , Maxi Brazil arranging of bunkering of fuels; of bunkering arranging labour; special shore of hold or tanks cleaning by arranging other husbandry change and any services.crew protective agency; protective port expenses calculations and analysis; and repair; kind supply of any arranging port agency; port agency; and these services Shipping offers in major Ukrainian ports ATIS and on average has a staff of 20 persons, Shipping now ATIS The company provides a full scope of agency services a full scope for provides The company on Black Sea – Yuzhny, Odessa and Illychevsk. The office is Odessa and Illychevsk. on Black Sea – Yuzhny, field of within 1km of its main TIS terminal, located at the is an This proximity place on #15–22. activity which takes if any immediately to react the company advantage as it allows arise on the ship. problems Handysize, Most of these are per month. handle 40 vessels they the At the same time, dryPanamax and Capesize bulk carriers. oil has experience of handling crude oil and sunflower company project the shipment of oversized for vessels specialized tankers, co-operation with Chinese company (it has an ongoing cargoes fleet of world- tugs and dredging ships, science-research ZPMC), ATIS In 2012, AG). (ex Moebius AG STRABAG company known agency services the for Shipping provided v v v v v v v ATIS Shipping LTD was founded in 2001 as a terminal agency was founded LTD Shipping ATIS with staff of five. company tramp (not liner) vessels: ATIS Shipping: professional, experienced ship agency services on the Black Sea Black the on services agency ship experienced professional, Shipping: ATIS bulk carrier ever to call at Black Sea ports, with LOA of 320m with LOA Sea ports, to call at Black ever bulk carrier of iron loaded a cargo The vessel and tonnage of 259,587dwt. DC 28 FEBRUARY 2016

i SHIPPING & TRANSPORT Sjödoff, Group VP CommercialatGAC Group bulkmarket’skey thedry tosupporting recovery. Developing supply chainstrategiesthatachieve more withlessis Creating valuethrough efficiency Maritime Holdings. Norden DS, Pacbasin, GencoShippingand Trading, Navios include majorforeign shippingcompaniessuchas: SwissMarine, ALLSEEDS, UkrLandFarming, FERREXPO AG. Othercustomer’s the majorcommoditytradersofUkrainianorigin: KERNEL, Vitol, Cargill, Bunge, ADM, BTGPactual. Ithasalsodealtwith commodity tradessuchas: Ameropa, LouisDreyfus, Glencore, mostoftheworld’sservice companies, includingmajorforeign ATIS ShippingLTD wasfound in2001. Duringthattime, ithas M Capesize shipscompletetheirfullcargo. OPL top-offareas (outside12NMterritorial waters)where of itsactivity, itprovides andcrew at husbandry changeservices on theBlackSea, andisabletoprovide there. services As apart intheUkraineandRussia has sub-agentsinthemajorityofports and Illychevsk Marine Trade Seaports. At thesametime, italso ATIS ShippingLTD provides at direct services Yuzhny, Odessa P can notbeachieved by non-professionals can guidehisprincipalandsave money andtime, somethingthat headache tocarrier andcrew. Therefore, aprofessional agent authorities—allthiscancauseabig inspections by port in poor services thatultimately end up costingtheowner or in poorservices savings achieved couldbeshort-lived, withlower costsresulting Although thismay term, intheshort plug acashshortage any tempted toprocure thelowest costshipagencyservices. every dollarcounts, bulkshipowners andoperatorsmay dry be value retention withinlower-cost services. At atimewhen understood —andeven lesswidely implemented—focus on supply chain. However underpinningthisaimisalesser- costsavings.is onthesupply chaintogeneratesignificantfurther maintain businesscontinuity untilthemarket recovers, theonus reduction innew buildorders willhelpowners andoperators costs from every angle. While increased scrapping activityanda owners andoperatorsare understandably lookingtosqueeze freight ratesfuelledby weak demandandover capacity, ship R REPRESENTATION ORT JRCLIENTÈLE AJOR The need to cut costs is widely understood by the dry bulk The needtocutcostsiswidely understoodby the dry bulksectorcontinues toexperiencevolatile As thedry , reports. Christer terminal, including majorcompaniessuchas Wilhelmsen. agent, they prefer tochooseonethatisindependentfrom the Portinvest andMetinvest. competition for ATIS ShippingLTD. These agenciesinclude sometimes have theirown agents, andtheserepresent and thetermsofagreement. of thevessel; itdependsonthecontract, orchainofcontracts, shipper, terminal, buyer, orsometimeseven charterer theowner interests to recommend itsown agent. Therefore, whenaterminal signsanagreement, itisinits regardless ofwhoappoints andpays him(owner orcharterer). protect theinterests oftheterminaldirectly orindirectly, allvesselsserve intheregion. The terminalagentwillalways As ATIS ShippingLTD isa ‘terminal-related agent’, itaimsto D connectivity, control andco-ordination thatgives customersa GAC hasdeveloped in-houseITsolutions, ensuring greater To bulksector, for thedry handlecomplex shipagencyservices C technological innovations. possible through anumber ofdifferent businessstrategiesand efficiency anddeliver theirbusinessstrategy. This ismade bulkcompaniesseeking tocontrol theircosts,dry increase for andexperienceinorder tobeantruepartner its expertise handling asmany as75,000shippingjobsannually, GAC deploys representinglogistics services more than3,500customersand has always beenahallmarkofitsservice. favour ofcreating truevaluethrough efficiency. For GAC, this agents thatresist thesiren callofcostcuttingatany price, in haveshortfalls tobecorrected. operator more inthelongtermwhencostly mistakes and inthecompany.department activities further, anditsnextstepwillbetoopenachartering customers, as well asattracting new ones. Itaimstoexpandits and professional for agencyandforwarding itsregular services ATIS ShippingLTD’s mainchallengesare providing thehighlevel M ETN FIINISTHROUGH EFFICIENCIES REATING AIGWT H COMPETITION THE WITH EALING I CHALLENGES AIN When acharterer, carrier orowner isabletoappoint an These days, terminalcustomers—bigcommoditytraders Nevertheless, thechoiceofagentisdecision As oneoftheworld’s largestproviders ofshippingand Such costly scenarioscanbeavoided withship by partnering IT INNOVATION i FEBRUARY 2016 SHIPPING & TRANSPORT 29 DC Group VP Group GAC Group. GAC Commercial at Commercial Christer Sjödoff, ROUP GAC G GAC Established since 1956, the privately-owned group employs group the privately-owned Established since 1956, GAC is mindful of the pressure faced by dry faced by and bulk owners is mindful of the pressure GAC AKING SHIP AGENCY PAY BOUT over 9,000 people in more than 300 offices worldwide. 9,000 people in more over operators and is working hard to maintain relationships, drive to maintain relationships, hard operators and is working Whether customers. onto pass savings efficiency and ultimately regularly and ears’ in port, ‘eyes being a constant through detailed reporting or ensuring fast delivering updating customers, striving to is constantly GAC of disbursements, turnaround that will support service the dry great levels bulk sector achieve the most challenging of times. through A logistics and of integrated shipping, is a global provider GAC a long- performance, Emphasizing world-class marine services. human touch, ethics and a strong innovation, term approach, portfolio and value-adding to help a flexible delivers GAC their strategic goals. customers achieve procurement costs, streamline operations, minimize unnecessary operations, streamline costs, procurement Services. Payment Centralised GAC’s spend and bill through port and real-time information GAC’s through Furthermore, with and work foot on the front can stay they alerts services, possible delays. any to anticipate and address GAC M this significant As the dry to navigate bulk sector continues a and operators should adopt ship owners global trade slump, value secure they strategy of long-term efficiencies that ensure Although procuring chain services. their supply from money for financially appear ship agency servicesthe cheapest may soon savings perceived any advantageous in the short-run, when poor quality servicedissolve mistakes. leads to costly ’ LED APPROACH - SMARTER SOLUTIONS ‘ That way, if a GAC customer is in London and its ship is in if a GAC That way, For example GAC has invested heavily in sophisticated heavily has invested GAC example For control operations, to streamline ways By finding innovative which screen, ‘Jobs’ via a outstanding jobs Users can view of its mobile version a new has unveiled GAC In addition, N INTELLIGENCE REATING C in of working, is dedicated to finding the smartest way GAC its solutions for the most operationally-efficient to deliver order of data collected This means utilizing the wealth customers. customers to manage all and allowing each voyage across a single platform. documentation through port disbursement and archived it can access live Lagos, bank control KPI analysis, perform details, track cargo accounts, provided exchange rates preferential and utilize GAC’s transfers manage any Customers can proactively their banking partner. by Additionally, GAC provides a wide range flexible, value-added a wide range flexible, provides GAC Additionally, fuel hub agency to bunker changes, crew ranging from services, it can serve as a one-stop-shop for As a result, supply. through significant cost savings who can benefit from customers, is also looking GAC a customized package of support services. solutions to the and embracing intelligent new to the future the innovative Take of ship owners. long-standing requirements Operated HullWiper Remotely friendly and environmentally the brushless, example; for Environhull GAC by (ROV) Vehicle speed and fuel cleans hulls — boosting vessel ROV diver-free the efficiency — within a fraction of the time needed for divers. traditional method of cleaning by A window into their world. world. into their window are they while work to continue employees allow systems that to the include connectivity facilities The new on the road. portsystems of other authorities and and immigration such as financial as internal systems as well stakeholders, software. is able to GAC to customers, savings costs and pass on efficiency For benefits to dry tangible and operators. bulk owners provide to its add-on launched a new in January 2016 GAC example, job at giving more aimed GACtrack, portal, freight-tracking to ship agency customers. control job and greater transparency multiple from job information as being able to view As well means that customers can the add-on offices on one screen, line-up vessel view check costs and export service information, updates on job check (and queryinformation if necessary), changes to servicesstatuses and advise on required. where the person who about the supplier, contains information Furthermore, the service section. requested and a remarks estimated with lists services the add-on provided importantly, a ensuring no surprises when time, in real and actual costs, By enhancing the usability of their final bill. customer receives value to the services more it even aims to add GAC GACtrack, provides. users instant access to a directory that gives phone application latest upgrade of The are. they wherever contact details, of GAC offers ago, years launched three was originally which the app, contact country, office, by capabilities enhanced integrated search office as a GAC as the ability to add as well names and job titles, the Users can also see the latest updates from a phone contact. links The app section. of the news with the introduction Group global GAC’s to the dynamic database of contacts across the directory users can view With the latest version, network. being made. while updates are even time, at any DC 30 FEBRUARY 2016

i SHIPPING & TRANSPORT Dominican Chapter ofBusiness Alliance for Secure Commerce warehousing activities. by the Ithasalso beencertified OHSAS 18001:2007, for itsshipagency, cargo handlingand been accredited underISO9001:2008, ISO14001:2004and the Baltic&InternationalMaritimeCouncil(BIMCO). Ithas worldwide Ship Multiport Agencies Network andamemberof ports. storage andhandlingfacilitiesatlocationsornearthemain ports. Furthermore, includeallkindsofcargo itsservices rapid turnaround oftheshipsunderitscare inallDominican of efficientcargo handling, loadinganddischarging, achieving ships withpassengersvisitingthecountry. Italsooffers allkinds all kindsofvessels, regular liner, trampcallsaswell ascruise interests. mattersfor agencyandshiphusbandry Ithandlesport tothemaritimeindustry,services both toshipowners andcargo company with45years ofexperienceoffering afullrangeof Maritima Dominicana, S.A.S. isashipagencyandstevedoring Dominican portsservedbyMaritima Dominicana Maritima DominicanaistheDominicanmemberof said port. Within itsresponsibilities, italsoensures theproper restrictions andrequiredport documentationofthevessel for Maritima DominicanaadvisestheMasterandPrincipalsregarding are authoritieswithoutdelay. allarrangedthe port withtheport transfers, customsdocumentation, andclearancesinoutof Maritima Dominicanaensures thatessentialsupplies, crew can rest assured thattheproper logisticswillbesetintomotion. From themomentvessel owner appoints thecompany, they ideal. makingitslogisticsservice full verticalchainofservice efficient cargo operations. MaritimaDominicanaprovides the required by thevessel inorder tohave stay asmoothport and the World CustomsOrganizationwithintheSafe Framework. requirements of Authorized EconomicOperators, establishedby (OEA_RD), based ontheinternationalstandards andsecurity Authorized EconomicOperatoroftheDominicanRepublic organization.BASC itas The DominicanCustomshascertified (BASC), basedontheinternationalstandards oftheworldwide The role oftheshipagentistoprovide alltheservices i FEBRUARY 2016 SHIPPING & TRANSPORT 31 DC Of course, like in any other business, Maritima Dominicana Maritima other business, in any like Of course, has competition. There are other agencies in the country. other are There has competition. 50% of all the Maritima Dominicana attends approximately committed to It is truly coming into the country. vessels complying possible, the best service way in the safest provide Its of the environment. and taking care with all the regulations the pioneer in the field, as it is always main challenge is that, sector to get the in order hard doubly sometimes it has to work country to the be new though aligned with practices which may It is easy countries already. common practice in other are they a complete mission is to provide to note that the company’s handling, cargo of quality services in ocean transportation, array cargo and dangerous warehousing reefer warehousing, in pursuit of national leadership and international warehousing, as ship agent in all Dominican ports.recognition transportation of containers which play a large role in this a large role transportation of containers which play operation. Dry cargo vessels represent approximately 20% of the vessels approximately Dry represent vessels cargo Maritima Dominicana attends are 60% of the vessels Over berth for the vessel, arrange for the pilot and tugs, organizes tugs, the pilot and for arrange berth the vessel, for organizes the transport and discharge/loading operations, the the shippers and liaises between handling of the goods, all It also provides other services. as as well receivers, concerned partiesreports with updates and on the activities of information real-time at the port have the vessel so that they is in port. while the vessel available Dominican Republic Maritima Dominicana attends per year. gypsum, sugar, building aggregates, cement, exports bauxite, soybean wheat, clinker, coal, Corn, and fertilizer. salt, clinker, sugar and building aggregates malt, salt, fertilizer, petcoke, meal, discharge in Rio Haina and Barahona. Coal vessels imported. are Maritima Dominicana is not self-discharging, If the vessel the necessary the operations. clamshell grabs for provides and operates a large fleet of vehicles Maritima Dominicana owns handling of the and lifting equipment guaranteeing the proper and Santo Domingo discharge in Rio Haina, Grain vessels cargo. Maritima Dominicana has offices in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata. and Manzanillo besides the one it has in Santo San Pedro its it to provide for it easier These offices make Domingo. services set up in strategically in all of the ports are as they of the country. areas different load/unload in Caucedo, Containers vessels container vessels. Caucedo is a dedicated Puerto Plata and Manzanillo. Rio Haina, container port is constant traffic of and in Manzanillo there Maritima Dominicana’s containers as fruit is exported. reefer port. to this far-off office in Manzanillo enables a quick response it operates off-dock terminals at these ports that purpose, For to facilitate the delivery containers and chassis for of empty 1,200 chassis for Maritima Dominicana owns export shipments. DC 32 FEBRUARY 2016

i SHIPPING & TRANSPORT Generation Program identifies talentwithintheorganizationand identify trends andensure continuity across locations. The Next communicate withstaffandcolleaguestoexchangeideas, Biehl invests initsmost vitalasset: itspeople. Managers T satisfaction. andthenregularly reviewedservice toassesscustomer instructions are shared between officestoensure continuity of clearly outlinecustomerexpectations. Oncecompleted, these customer canrevise atany time)are developed anddiscussedto customer’s requests. Detailedwork instructions(whichthe acts asitscustomers’eyes andears. community, from authoritiestoterminaloperators —it theport travel great distances. Eachlocation ispluggedintothelocal customer needs. Sixteenlocalofficeseliminatetheneedto US EastCoast, Biehlagentsandofficesare prepared toaddress theneedsofitscustomersthroughout theUSGulf and Serving D language toidentifypotentialissues. project viability, verify designeconomicsandreview contractual handling theirbusiness. When requested, Biehlcanevaluate market dataanduptotheminute information whichiscriticalin not only handletheirvessels butalsoprovide themwithrelevant and fertilizer. Itscustomersrely to onitsvalue-added services bulkcommoditiesfrom petcokehandling dry andcoaltograins in Biehl isoneofthelargestagenciesinUSwithexpertise E company caneasily adapt tothechangingshippinglandscape. generation ofcontinuous family ownership proving thatthe the USGulfandEastCoast. Biehlcontinues intoitsfourth the largeststeamshipagentsinUSwith16officeslocated office inHouston. SincethenBiehlhasgrown tobecomeoneof after Shortly World War I, Wilkens &Biehl, openedthefirst Galveston precedes theestablishmentofPort ofHouston. Founded in1905, Biehl’s totheUSGulfCoastin service P special circumstances. andother husbanding agentsinconnectionwithdry-docking also actsasowners’ protective orcharterers’ agentsoras In addition tooffering thefullrangeofshipagencyservices, Biehl availabletechnology toassisteachprincipalconductbusiness. retaining highly qualifiedpersonnelandutilizingthelatest agencies intothe21stcentury. Biehlmaintainsitspositionby financially sound, Biehlstandspoisedtoleadtheway amongship the beginningof20thcentury. Respectedworldwide and since Biehl hasbeenarecognized entityintheshippingindustry B —allwatchwordsExperience, dedicationandquality forBiehl&Co ASSION XPERIENCE IEHL EAMWORK EDICATION Biehl can tailor any service orrequestBiehl cantailorany specifically tothe service & C O . requests. customer’s needsandisbetterabletorespond totheir staffthatare attunedtoaparticular accounting services For somelargevolume clients, italsoprovides designated and ultimately saving bothtimeandmoney for itscustomers. customers’ specificationsthereby eliminatingdoubledataentry to anddatathatcanbeexported customized reports may arise. Itsadvancedaccountingsoftware cancreate bonded andwell insured, Biehlisabletocover whatever issues onsafeguardingutmost importance customerfunds. Both operation. port,experience withaparticular ensuringseamlessvessel significantly, by offering customersthebenefitofyears of information,with timely port weather updatesandmost commitment toadvancepreparation by providing customers need tobeincluded. demonstratesits Biehlfurther arrival sothat, uponcompletionofloading, only thecargo figures draft billsofladingare prepared well inadvanceofthevessel’s swiftly, itscustomersare never aware ofthem. For example, challenges. Inmostcases, itresolves operational issuesso Biehl employees are trainedtoanticipateandproactively address P its own organization. develop thenextgenerationofshippingmanagersfrom within is proud ofitsheritagefamily leadershipandiseagerto selects thoseindividualsfor additional specializedtraining. Biehl used for expansion bothinternally andthrough acquisition. owners allow theprofits to remain withinthe company tobe for expansion.debt andampleopportunities The company contributes tothecompany’s positive financialstandingwithno standing witheachorganization. This attention tofiscalcontrol independent auditstoensure continued membership ingood Brokers and Agents (ASBA), Biehlannually submitstotwo operations personnel. of ShipBrokers and ofall testingandcertification Agents (ASBA) through extensive internaltrainingandby requiring Association performance audits. Biehlensures ahighlevel ofperformance basisandalloffices areon aquarterly subject toannual ISO dedicated staffmembersconductinternalauditsateachoffice records multiple aspects ofitsoperation’s processes. ISO- through performance measures. ItsISOsystemtracks and Biehl isafirmbeliever inproviding consistentcustomerservice Q ROACTIVE UALITY Due totheconsiderableamountsinvolved, Biehlplaces As a member of both Multiport andthe As amemberofbothMultiport Association ofShip DC i i FEBRUARY 2016 SHIPPING & TRANSPORT 33 DC during blending from Muara Pantai Area, Muara Pantai from operations. (photo: Coeclerici). operations. Bulk Celebes Bulk The Samarinda, Indonesia — The — Indonesia The Samarinda, already armed with two 30t cranes of armed with two already Bulk Celebes solve conundrum of solve conundrum Bulk Celebes, and lack of facilities of and lack The blending percentage can vary 20–80% to 50–50%. The blending percentage from Once the desired percentage is set, the blend is monitored and the blend is monitored set, is percentage Once the desired a PLC unit which can vary adjusted by automatically the belt three-belt by This is controlled rate. extractors speed and flow one on each extractor system, scale installed on the conveyor Transfer Station (FTS) Transfer the unit operates under a long-term contract with PT where to carry in order out blending Area to Samarinda Berau Coal, Blending of coal is requested operations in the spot market. in the Indonesian coal traders, especially some players, from with high grade of the possibility to mix low giving them market, this For final users. to suitable product a more offering coal, purpose the and a telescopic shiploader with a range of 38m outreach equipment able to with additional has been improved 25–40m, it possible to mix two which make blending operations, perform grades of coal homogeneously. different transshipment transshipment writes Capt. Giordano writes Capt. port congestion offshore operations operations offshore Cargo . Prices have been plummeting throughout the year and no the year been plummeting throughout Prices have Coeclerici Logistics (CCL) the trend, Inside this market market Indonesian downward 2015’s In terms of operations, sector and geographical region have been untouched by this by been untouched have region sector and geographical turmoil. one of the world’s (CC), logistics division of Coeclerici Group leading bulk commodities transshipment companies with a to has proven in this specific field, history than 40 years of more among all the transshipment be once again a point of reference handle the market the ability to firmly proving operators, offering and maintain its commitment to customers, overturning solutions. tailor-made Floating the self propelled CCL to re-deploy forced trends The current period will be remembered for the collapse of the the collapse for period will be remembered The current and drycommodity market shipping market, Head of Commercial Department at Coeclerici Scotto d’Aniello, Italy Milan, S.p.A., Logistics Coeclerici continues to thrive in a difficult market continues to thrive Coeclerici

i FEBRUARY 2016 SHIPPING & TRANSPORT 35 DC , can Bulk operating at operating Bulk Limpopo Bulk , one of Coeclerici’s twin , one of Coeclerici’s Bulk Pioneer Bulk The FTS The FTS be seen on p37. (photo: Coeclerici). Bulk Zambesi Bulk The term contract with KPC. (photo: Coeclerici). with KPC. (photo: term contract transshipped its 1,000th OGV under a long- its 1,000th OGV transshipped Samarinda. On 20 On Samarinda. the FTS 2015, September transshippers. The second, the transshippers. , one of the first FTSs deployed in the East Kalimantan of the first FTSs deployed one , Given the great experience gained over the company’s 120 the company’s experience gained over the great Given to CC brought concept, facility With the use of this new years in business, CC’s activities can be seen as actions carried activities can be seen CC’s in business, years try else did” was the nobody where “To pioneer. a real out by to move decided main heads when they CC’s motto that drove The in late 2005. to the uncharted Indonesian market Pioneer named after this talent — the ability to face probably was Area, the challenges and the unknown. operators and reaching the remarkable amount of about 3.2mt amount of about the remarkable operators and reaching than one year. (million tonnes) of coal transshipped in less stood out for its multiple versatility serving versatility its multiple different stood out for Despite the Indonesian ‘dog-eat-dog’ market heavily affected heavily ‘dog-eat-dog’ market Despite the Indonesian belt measuring each grade flow rate and on the transversal belt measuring each grade flow blending The homogeneous the total flow. measuring conveyor points of the conveyor the transfer of coal is also enhanced by is able to guarantee reliable system system and the revamped 1,500tph (tonnes per hour) up to 2,000tph. loading rate from The system is also supported a sophisticated online sampling by and a metal detector. device are there (currently of transshipment capacity an oversupply by the FTS than 130 floating cranes operating in Indonesia), more Bulk Celebes Built to deliver more 'ůŽďĂů>ŽŐŝƐƟĐ^ŽůƵƟŽŶƐ

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and the Millions Bulk Pioneer Bulk The Since August 2005 when operations began in Tanjung Bara and Tanjung August 2005 when operations began in Since Thanks to CCL solutions and efficiency, the amount of coal Thanks to CCL solutions and efficiency, During 2015, Indonesia not just a modern and incisive facility for carrying for facility out Indonesia not just a modern and incisive the country allowing to maximize its transshipment activities, service on focused but also a new more potential coal industry, needs and requirements. customer’s load up to 25 tonnes each; two specially designed hoppers with designed specially two load up to 25 tonnes each; system designed to handle coal at a belt conveyor belt-feeders; and trimming spouts; shiploaders with swivelling two 2,000tph; during the shiploading uninterrupted storage that ensures buffer or changeover. times of barge non-availability the FTS Tutung, Lubuk The 53.776dwt Transshipment Units (TUs) Bulk Limpopo of coal. Notably, on 20 September last year, the milestone of the milestone on 20 September last year, Notably, of coal. all under a single contract loaded was reached, 1,000 vessels the major thermal coal stipulated with Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), in Indonesia. producers transshipped for KPC has dramatically from increased the original 3mtpa (million tonnes per to the annum) 6.5mtpa current in 2015 with Bulk Pioneer only. CC also its strengthened in the presence Mozambique with its market cutting-edge twin transshippers, the Zambesi SELF-UNLOADING SYSTEMS AND TRANSSHIPPING SOLUTIONS ENGINEERED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.

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i SHIPPING & TRANSPORT eco type94,000tonnesdeadweight shipsinclude: pellets from Capesize bulkers andself-unloadingatthe in thearea, primarily involving lighteringofiron ore finesand in long-termtransshipmentcontractswithEOL’s variousclients successful commissioningoff Abu Dhabi. Bothshipsare engaged Alfred Oldendorff delivered from New Yangzi ShipbuildinginMarch andJune 2015- v v v v v v v v v v v v Upon theirarrival inthe Arabian Gulftheshipswent through rns Side-mountedheavy-duty high- 38m 235m 14.5m Cranes: Draught (scantling): Beam: LOA: Grabs: 4 4 Grabs: eksse:EMS-Tech beltsystemof Deck system: edr:PneumaticYokohama types 3xJCBwheelloaders 1,200kW Water spray nozzlesin 2,500kW Dust suppression system: Fenders: Pay loaders: Stern thruster: Bow thruster: Accommodation: 40 persons and Antonie Oldendorff with upto45metres outreach cranes; 3 speed 4-rope MacGregor ore grabs 23.5m bargeloadingboom) adjustable shuttleboom&1 × discharging boomconveyors (1 3,500tph capacity with2 retractable boomspouts hoppers, deckbeltscovered, × 60-80m telescopically 16.4cbm spill-proof iron . The features ofthese × 52 tonnesSWL × tonnes for thelocalclients. Oldendorff hastransshippedandunloadedover 39million Wallace. which ourindustrialclientsrely ontoruntheirbusiness,” says are creating reliable, costefficientandresilient supply chains, overall cost. transport Byoffering theseone-stopsolutionswe clients, integratingoceanfreight andtransshipmenttoreduce EOL. “We buildcompletemarinelogisticssolutionsfor our Director Projects ofOldendorffandCommercial Managerof save alotofmoney for ourclients,” says William Wallace, maintenance works ontheunits, whichinturncanpotentially redundancy for bothplanneddockingperiodsandunplanned back-up for ourcustomerbase. Ourtransloaderfleetprovides Arabian Gulfregion we have beenabletobuildflexibilityand supply chain. “With ourfleetofdedicatedtransloadersinthe Kongerslev, GeneralManagerofEOL. there isno compromise for performance,” says Linda elements for ourclientsistosecure areliable logisticschain, so maintenance regime isofvitalimportance. “One ofthekey carriers inregular trampingbusiness. Soapreventative more equipment on board tomaintainthanonnormalbulk loading andunloadingoperationspermonth, andthere isalot true work horses. They have seavoyages, short very several years. which have beensuccessfully operatingintheregion for several Panamax transloaders— respective customerberths. Since commencementofoperationsinthe Arabian Gulf, Other key factorsare flexibilityandoptimizationofthe The transloadersoperatedby EOLinthe Arabian Gulfare These two EOL’s newbuildings support existingfleetoftwo E. Oldendorff and Johanna Oldendorff DC — i i FEBRUARY 2016 SHIPPING & TRANSPORT 41 DC Jay Venter Jay ORPORATION workhorses C -class bulk carriers and two coastal and two -class bulk carriers Equinox ENTRAL C LGOMA ocean’s A -unloaders Since 2009, three three Since 2009, BOUT the construction to seven. In total, Algoma expects to invest Algoma In total, construction to seven. million in this phase of its fleet renewal $450 approximately the ship orders, new of these With the addition programme. its fleet plan and considering the is reviewing company of certain older vessels. retirement A Central Corporation operates the largest Canadian flag Algoma fleet of dry operating on the Great and liquid bulk carriers including 18 self-unloading dry- Waterway, Lawrence St. Lakes/ product gearless dry and seven bulk carriers seven bulk carriers, in ocean dry-bulk also has interests Algoma vessels tankers. ship provides Algoma operating in international markets. management services a and owns other ship owners for in the and steel fabricating facility active ship repair diversified In addition, of Canada. regions Lawrence and St. Lakes Great in estate properties real and manages commercial owns Algoma Ontario. Waterloo, Catharines and St. Marie, Sault Ste. class self-unloaders have been added to the domestic dry-bulk been added class self-unloaders have new Upon completion of these seven Algoma. fleet operated by dry-bulk of the company's life the average in 2018, orders vessel age of the the 31 year from 13 years by fleet will be reduced fleet. current self -class vessels under -class vessels Equinox , the second Equinox Class vessel built by Class vessel Equinox , the second vessels will have all of the features of the all of the features will have vessels -class ships will be built by Jiangsu -class ships will be built by

design, including the exhaust gas scrubber design, Equinox Equinox

Equinox -class gearless bulk carriers. The vessels are scheduled are The vessels -class gearless bulk carriers. Algoma Harvester Scrutinizing Scrutinizing These new These new the now- in China to replace a shipyard for “Our search These new This new order brings the total order This new Algoma, began service in 2014. (CNW Group/Algoma Central began service (CNW Group/Algoma in 2014. Algoma, Corporation). The At the end of November last year,At the end of November Central Corporation Algoma 740 foot announced that it had contracts in place to build two to join the company’s bulk freighters Max self-unloading Seaway These dry bulk fleet. Waterway Lakes/St.Great Lawrence with the delivery of refund made effective contracts were the shipyard. guarantees by rear a standard and will feature Ltd. Shipbuilding Co. Yangzijiang length of 225.55 metres an overall will have The vessels boom. qualifying as (78 feet), and a beam of 23.77 metres (740 feet) designed to carry are 29,300 The vessels ships. Max size Seaway draught. Seaway tonnes at maximum Industries (Mingde) led us to bankrupt Nantong Mingde Heavy and CEO of President Bloch Soerensen, said Ken Yangzijiang,” and been pleased with the professionalism have “We Algoma. and the quality our project for has shown enthusiasm the yard other ship owners.” done for on work shown have that they existing Algoma Central Corporation signs contracts for two for Equinox-class self-unloaders signs contracts Corporation Algoma Central for deliveryfor in the first half of 2018. technology pioneered by Algoma on the Great Lakes in its first Lakes on the Great Algoma technology by pioneered Equinox DC 42 FEBRUARY 2016

i SHIPPING & TRANSPORT inlet, closed-loop DuPont Shipbuilding, both vessels willbeequippedwiththesamesingle- being anenvironmental leaderontheGreat Lakes.” andhelppropeltechnology ustoward our long-termvisionof abilities ofFincantieriBay Shipbuildingtoimplementthe “We have andtechnical the utmostconfidenceintheexpertise fleet’s carbonfootprint,” says Interlake President Mark W. Barker. reducesystem toour1,000-foot our classshipsandfurther arrived atthe Wisconsin shipyard. the 1,004-foot the secondphaseofinstallationsontwo additional vessels —— expectations,” says Barker, have exceededour in thefirstyear ofoperation we have beenabletoachieve atmosphere. discharged intothe plume ofwhitesteamis separator before aclean travels through adroplet washed exhaustgasthen matter.particulate That specifically sulphurand and remove impurities, absorption sprays that ‘wash’ is sentthrough aseriesof Exhaust gasfrom theengine how thesystemswork: its stackemissions. Here’s the majorityofsulphurfrom two engines, effectively strip system ofeachtheship’s are attachedtotheexhaust project.” withusfor thisimportant Shipbuilding toonceagainpartner we appreciate Interlake’s confidenceinFincantieriBay ontheGreattechnology Lakes isonce again demonstratedand Shipbuilding. “Interlake’s commitmenttoleadingenvironmental Vice President &GeneralManagerofFincantieriBay to leadthesescrubberinstallationprojects,” says Todd Thayse, installed onthe Technologies Corp. (BELCO), aDuPont company, thatwere on the806-foot reduction onits technology the Great Lakes in April 2015afterpioneeringtheemission- gas scrubbers. second self-unloadingbulkcarrier tobeoutfittedwithexhaust Interlake SteamshipCompany’s first thousandfooter andits Company inSturgeonBay, Wis., lastweek where itwillbecome The S O emission-reduction technology ofpioneering The InterlakeSteamshipCompanylaunches PhaseII PRING NE During themulti-month project atFincantieriBay “We’re excitedtoextendthisproven, innovative scrubber “The sulphurreductions The scrubberunits, which “Fincantieri Bay Shipbuildingispleasedtohave beenselected Fincantieri Bay Shipbuildinghandledthesuccessfulinstallation Interlake becamethefirstUS-flagfleettotestscrubberson James R. Barker - HR FFETT AEEHUTGSSRBESBY SCRUBBERS GAS EXHAUST HAVE TO FLEET OF THIRD 2016 Barker Oberstar Oberstar sailed intoFincantieriBay Shipbuilding and the826-foot . TM and wastheclearfront-runner toearn Marine Scrubbersfrom Belco Hon. JamesL. Oberstar Lee A. Tregurtha . , whichjust routes by latespring. Tregurtha are expectedtoresume theirGreat Lakes trade Ind. locatednearEastChicago,out atports Ill., andBurnsHarbor, Wis. infrastructureA supply-and-delivery isexpectedtobebuilt capability withinthe Twin Ports ofDuluth, Minn., andSuperior, andstakeholderpartner inthedevelopment ofanew supply and Detroit, Mich. CalumetSpecialtiesLLChasbecomeavital established waterfront supply capability atSturgeonBay, Wis., Garrow Oil&Propane andOSIEnvironmental, thecompany has vessel about twiceamonth. exhaust gas—andthatchemicalhastobedelivered tothe sodium hydroxide — toneutralizeandremove sulphurfrom the itswidespread useontheGreatsupport Lakes. developing infrastructure asustainablesupply-and-delivery to emission-reduction capability butalsotakingtheleadin technology, thecompany wasnotonly tasked withproving its materials. environmentally friendly way todeliver, inInterlake’s case, raw even stronger —themost casefor marinetransportation adding thattheadditional reductions oftheseemissionsmake an throughout theGreat Lakes region. Interlake’s fleetofninevessels deliver raw materialstoports stewardship andcontinuous innovation. ISO9002certified, through itscommitmenttoflawless service, environmental century, thecompany hasledtheGreat Lakes shippingindustry Steamship Company waslaunchedin1913. For more thana inMiddleburgHeadquartered Heights, Ohio, theInterlake A BOUT After asuccessfulround ofseatrials, theBarker and Working withpartners, Hawkins Inc., PVSChemicalsInc., Specifically, thescrubbersystemrelies onaninjectionof As thefirstUS-flagfleettoimplementscrubber I NTERLAKE The 826-foot Lee A. Tregurtha . i FEBRUARY 2016 SHIPPING & TRANSPORT 43 DC 260 million, as of late 260 million, € FFSHORE & O -class ships will feature a boom-forward -class ships will feature vessels will have all of the features of the all of the features will have vessels HIPYARDS design, including the exhaust gas scrubber including the exhaust design, Equinox Equinox MARS S Equinox -class gearless bulk carriers. The first vessel is scheduled The first vessel -class gearless bulk carriers. The fund is managed by the MS Investment Funds Society, a Funds Society, the MS Investment The fund is managed by These new These new The new The new BOUT December last year. subsidiary company of the Polish Armament Industrial Group. subsidiary of the Polish company the managed by value of the assets currently The aggregate than MARS fund amounts to more MARS Shipyards & Offshore is a group of closely cooperating of closely is a group & Offshore MARS Shipyards the MARS Closed- by companies owned and offshore shipyard Fund. End Investment A Ambassador to Croatia, Daniel Maksymiuk and Gianni Rossanda, Daniel Maksymiuk and to Croatia, Ambassador President, with Croatian met CEO of Uljanik d.d., and President the new to celebrate in Zagreb Grabar-Kitarovic Kolinda contracts. configuration designed to provide greater flexibility in certain greater to provide configuration designed length of an overall will have The vessels delivery situations. (78 feet), and a beam of 23.77 metres (740 feet) 225.55 metres will carryThe vessels 29,300 Max size ships. qualifying as Seaway draught. Seaway tonnes at maximum existing in its first Lakes on the Great Algoma by technology pioneered Equinox delivery 2018 with the balance of the ships delivered for in early the end of that year. by . IS . , is ZCZECIN S IN PLITTNES Splittnes FFSHORE S 5 – & O HIPYARDS MARS S UNLOADER BULK CARRIER - PART OF , RYFIA The vessel is over 166m long and 20m wide. 166m long and 20m wide. is over The vessel Under the terms of the conditional contracts announced by Under the terms of the and preliminary construction of the vessels “The design work Senior Vanagas, Al and Soerensen 2015, 19, On November EPAIR IS PERFORMED IN FLOATING DOCK NO Scope of works includes: maintenance of the hull, piping works, maintenance of the hull, includes: Scope of works on bulkheads in cargo works cleaning of fuel and ballast tanks, lifts and anchor chain as of anchor-mooring disassembly holds, of bottom and side valves. of anchors and repair repair as well MSR G Repair at MSR of self-unloading vessel Gryfia become effective become announced that Central Corporation Algoma 2015 In November 740 foot build three, to of Croatia with Uljanik d.d. the contracts become effective. have freighters Max self-unloading bulk Seaway to was required Uljanik d.d. 2015, on 10 September Algoma construction required delivery the contractually for security This security was Algoma. to instalments that is acceptable November on 24 Algoma by and approved the yard by delivered 2015. and President Bloch Soerensen, said Ken begun,” has already ships under five a total of have now “We Algoma. CEO of in Rijeka, 3Maj shipyard Group’s construction at the Uljanik with Uljanik on closely to working look forward we and Croatia continued. Soerensen the construction of these vessels,” Canadian accompanied by Algoma, for Technical Vice-President, Algoma Central Corporation — contracts for three Equinox-class self-unloaders Equinox-class three for contracts — Corporation Central Algoma RENOVATING SELF R equipped with onboard cargo-handling systems, enabling it to systems, cargo-handling equipped with onboard unloading equipment. discharge without shore-based DC 44 FEBRUARY 2016

i SHIPPING & TRANSPORT Holding AS (KSH), toacquire the with Klaveness Selfunloaders AS, ofKlaveness a subsidiary Ship announced inNovember 2015thatitreached anagreement CSL Americas, adivision of The CSLGroup Inc. (CSL) Americas announcesagreement toacquire self-unloadingvessels CSL flagged self-unloader Rand Logistics introduces newest Canadian Bravener, President ofLower Lakes Towing Ltd. andGrand safely andwithintheexpectedtimeframe,”service saidScott crews andallwhocontributedtodelivering thevessel into the vessel’s performance andare thankfulfor ourskilled Coast, anddown theSt. Lawrence River. We are pleasedwith Pacific Ocean, through thePanamaCanal, alongtheEast to Canadaover thelasttwo months, travelling across the Region aftersuccessfully completingthevoyage from China $0.22 onafullyear basis.” outstanding atthecurrent Fxrateby between $0.18and approximately 1%andourfree cashflow perbasicshares increase ouroverall return oninvested capital by to exceedthatofany ofourexistingassets.” expect perday profitability generatedfrom ournewest vessel fiscal 2016financialresults. Inthe2016sailingseason, we that ournewest vessel willhave ameaningfulimpactonour throughout thecurrent sailingseason. We donotexpect agreement that hasbeeninplace timecharter the third party process oftransferring tonnagetoournew vessel andending commented MarkHiltwein, Rand’s CFO. “We are inthe being delivered through timecharter,” athird party the new existingbusinessthatispresently vessel willservice 2015. in April recent newsupports long-termcontracts, whichtookeffect including 10CanadianflaggedandsixUSvessels, and the Great Lakes. is anticipatedtobethemostefficientvessel ofitsclasson capacity ofanycarrying existing Manitoulin has introduced itsnewest Canadianself-unloadingvessel, the In Decemberlastyear, RandLogistics, Inc. announcedthatit “The Hiltwein added, “We estimatethatthenew vessel will fiscal2016financials, inoursecondquarter “As reported The new addition increases thesizeofRand’s fleetto16, Manitoulin , intoservice. The new vessel hasthelargest is officially inoperationtheGreat Lakes Trillium River -class Panamaxself- -class self-unloaderand A River Navigation Company, bothsubsidiariesofRand. maintain andreplace itsvessels asthey age. conditions ontheGreat Lakes; andRandLogistics’abilityto ofourmarkets;economic downturn incertain theweather such risksinclude, butare notlimitedto, theeffect ofthe looking statements. factorsthatcontributeto Important from thosedescribedinorcontemplatedby the forward- results ofoperationsandcashflows, coulddiffer materially company’s strategicplanaswell asitsfinancialposition, anticipated. Future events andactualresults, affecting the the company’s control andsomeofwhichmightnoteven be cannot bepredicted withaccuracyorare otherwisebeyond inherently subjecttorisksanduncertainties, many ofwhich Reform Act of1995. Forward-looking statementsare Statements containedinthePrivateSecuritiesLitigation protection oftheSafe Harborfor Forward-Looking all forward-looking statements, RandLogisticsclaimsthe This press release containsforward-looking statements. For F between Canadianports. Canadian registered andcrewed vessels thatoperate Act —whichreserves domesticwaterbornecommerce to owned, builtandcrewed —andtheCanadaCoasting Trade domestic waterbornecommerce tovessels thatare US vessels operateundertheUSJones Act —whichreserves inbothCanadaandtheUSonGreat Lakes.services Its carrier abletooffer significantdomesticport-to-port including three tug/bargeunits. The company istheonly conventional bulkcarriers and12self-unloadingbulkcarriers Through itssubsidiaries, thecompany operatesafleetoffour throughout theGreatshipping services Lakes region. Rand Logistics, Inc. isaleadingprovider ofbulkfreight Martin unloading vessel, diligence oneachvessel. delighted toreunite and environmental standards ofCSL’s International. “Constructed according tothehighperformance CSL supervision,” saidLouisMartel, President ofCSL our fleet, includingthestate-of-the-art 2016. Pool inJanuary upontheirexpecteddelivery International Pool ofthis andwillcontinue tooperateaspart Handysize self-unloadingship. has alsoreached anagreement withKSHtopurchase ORWARD BOUT The acquisitionagreements are subjecttotechnicaldue “We are excitedaboutadding thisnew very cargo capacity to The three vessels are currently employed intheCSL Marbulk ShippingLimited, ofwhichCSLisa50%shareholder, , CSL Tacoma R AND -L OOKING L OGISTICS Balto and Balto S , andtheHandysizeself-unloader, TATEMENTS CSL Tecumseh with hersisterships, .” Trillium Balto built in2013under class, we are Rt. Hon. Paul E. Balder Barkald DC , a i . NEWS

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The Port of Tyne based at South Shields in North East England has announced a new PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS commercial agreement with one of the UK’s leading importers of plywood. In an initial three-year deal with Gloucestershire- based International Plywood, the Port of Tyne will provide office accommodation, cargo handling, covered storage and onward UK- wide road distribution for timber products imported through the port. Ian Attwood, managing director for International Plywood, said: “International Plywood has been importing plywood and panel products for a quarter of a century. We are a family-owned company and in this extremely competitive market, we pride ourselves on always striving to achieve value for money for our customers. “The Port of Tyne offers exceptional value and customer service with an excellent location providing unrivalled connectivity via road networks.” Multi-geared breakbulk vessels will import plywood and other timber products to the Port of Tyne from the Baltics and as far afield as South East Asia and South America. Nolan Gray, business development director for Port of Tyne, said: “The Port of Tyne is unique in its ability to not only manage break-bulk of non-containerized cargo but to also handle containerized products, storage and distribution providing optimal customer service. “The port’s ability to handle larger vessels presents not only greater economies of scale for International Plywood as larger volumes can be handled per shipment but it also creates a positive environmental benefit.” Stuart Watts, director for International Plywood, said: “Working with the Port of Tyne offers the ability to maximize the potential by creating a northern hub with an office based at the Port allowing International Plywood to firmly establish ourselves as one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of plywood and sheet materials.” International Plywood has experienced significant growth in the last decade, reporting £130m turnover in 2014. The business supplies products to leading building merchants, housebuilders and various other UK markets.

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45 DC 46 FEBRUARY 2016 i PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS NEWS in theagricultural sectorcontinuing togrow. conditions attached todoingbusinessinthecountry. Ukraine iscurrently oneofthetopthree world grainexporters, withpo help reduce theloadingtimefor vessels. Overall, the andalso is pursuing deregulationAgriculture oftheindustry Ministry In Ukraine, hasopenedatMykolayiv. bulktransshipmentterminalspecializinginagribulkexports thenew dry This, itisclai Ukraine opensagribulk transshipmentterminal bulk. government policytoimprove accesstoforeign markets for producers inUruguay andalsotoimprove logisticschain theexport ofFray bulkterminalsintheports interest BentosandPaysandú, inrunningdry eitherindividually orasapackage. This for In Uruguay, of theMinistry Transport andPublic Works andtheNationalPorts Administration hasissuedacallfor expressions Dry bulkconcessions upfor grabs inUruguay coal, thelattercompared tojust4.6mtofcoalhandledin2014. copperfrom andexport Zambia. fertilizer import Currently, suchtrafficismoved by road. National Railways ofZimbabwe (NRZ)andZambiaRailways Ltd(ZRL). is beingprovided by theSouth Africa Railway Association (SARA), whichencompassesPortos deFerro deMoçambique(CFM), was composedtocontainers, around theaimistotransport 10,000tonnesoffreight monthly, whichwillincludefertilizer. Th Trains have ofBeiraandbothZimbabwe begunrunningbetween andZambia. theMozambicanport Although theinitialcomposition with11destinations tolinkBeiraport New railservices In 2015, ofBeiraisexpectedtohandle220,000containers, theport more than2.5mt(milliontonnes)ofgeneralcargo and5mt oftheservice,As part eachofthethree railway administrationswillprovide bothwagons andlocomotives. SARA hasidentified11potentialrailcorridors, withthatfrom Beirabeingthefirsttobecomeoperational. This linewillco Brazilian river port reopens forsugartraffic operations in the first quarter ofnextyear.operations inthefirstquarter rail dischargefacilityandanore storageshedthatwillbeusedexclusively by LasBambas. inthefuture. the country the form ofconcentratesgeneratedby thevariousoperatorsandnew onesthat couldpotentially emergefrom thesouthof Bambas), (Cerro Freeport Verde), Glencore (Antapaccay) operator andMataraniport Tisur. Rivera willbein adds thatexports traffic thankstoa$200millioninvestment inthenew ‘F’ berth. between MMG(Las This isbeingbuiltasapartnership of copperrespectively. the openingofLasBambasminesandextensionCerro Verde, whichwillgenerate400,000tonnesand272,000 tonnes) ofcopper, equivalent tohalfofPeru’s totalproduction, by theport. willbeexported This willcomeaboutbecauseo The Peruvian ofMataraniisoncoursetohandle10%theglobalproduction port ofcopper. By2017, around 1mt(million Matarani tohandle10%of globalcopper resume conversations aboutinvesting intheregion. inthesoya industry expected tohandlesomeoftherecord outputofgrain, 3.5milliontonnesin2015. ofwhichthestateexported the Paraguay River routes for producers inMatoGrosso doSul. neighbouring Uruguay. According tothestategovernor Reinaldo Azambuja, willprovide theuseofport analternative to In Octoberlastyear, reopened ofsugartraffic, for ofMurtinho theBrazilianriver theexport port despatching6,000tonnest As for theexpansionofCerro Verde, thisisduetogo-ahead attheendofthisyear, whileLasBambaswillexpanditsown Berth ‘F’ hasbeenengineered tohandlearound 10%oftheglobalproduction ofcopper, whichin2014amountedto18mt. willbeabletoreceiveThe new berth Supramaxvessels, whichcanhandleupto55,000tonnes. There willalsobeanew According totheLuisRivera, whoisthe VP ofoperationsatLasBambas, Mataraniwillbeabletohandletheadditional It is hoped that with the reactivation of the port Chinese investors,It ishopedthatwiththereactivation oftheport whichhave buildaprocessing plantatMaracaju, will This year, bulk. willhandlearound itisexpectedthattheport 300,000tonnesofdry Inaddition tosugar, is Murtinho med, will Barry CrossBarry ms part of ms part simplifying e service nvey tential of BC BC f o for BC BC of NEWS

Spanish dry bulk in the ascendency According to recently released figures in Spain, bulk liquids and dry bulk handled in the first eight months of last year amounted to a combined 172mt (million tonnes), equivalent to 52.4% of all port traffic, which reached 329mt. Dry bulk traffic grew by 8.59% between January and August 2015, reaching 61.8mt. PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS Gijón generated 20% of all dry bulk traffic in this period thanks to an overall boost of 22% in the volume it handled, which amounted to 12.3mt. Traffic was also up at the port of Ferrol, which showed an increase of 2.6% on handling 6.1mt. In contrast, Tarragona reported an eight-month reduction of 2.5%, although still handled 5.4mt. However, the star performer was Almería, which showed growth of nearly 24% and handled around 3.7mt. Cartagena also did well, increasing traffic by 9% to 3.6mt. BC

Silopor issues one year handling contract

In Portugal, Silopor, which is been a liquidation for several years, has issued a tender for the handling of bulk cargo at its terminals at Beato and Trafaria, in Lisbon. The reference price quoted for the contract, which will run for one year only, is in the region of €2 million and involves handling agribulk. The winner will be the company offering the most competitive price. The contract has had to be put out to tender given the strange financial situation of Silopor. In October 2014, the government decided to cancel a tender it had issued due to the fact that there has been legal action taking place between bidders. The original concession was launched in 2007, resulting in a provisional award being made to Grupo ETE in January last year. However, the new concessionaire pointed out that changes to the market meant that it could not pay the €40 million of promised upfront investment nor the further €122 million it had agreed to invest over the 25 years of the concession. This infuriated opponents, such as Sogestao, which had offered €62 million, resulting in the whole process ending up in the courts. BC

Record year for Puerto Panul

In Chile, the Port of San Antonio’s bulk terminal, Puerto Panul, has beaten all previous records in respect of dry bulk traffic. It closed the year having handled 2.6mt (million tonnes), equivalent to growth of 7%. Indeed, the terminal had, by November, handled as much traffic as it had in the whole of 2014. According to managing director David Fernández, the operator now handles 95% of all imported clean bulks, such as wheat, corn, soya and fertilizers. In 2016, the aim is to install conveyors to handle export bulk, which should allow the terminal to handle up to 3mt, much of which will be heading for Asian markets. In total, Puerto Panul will invest $3 million to put the new export conveyor and a stacker- reclaimer systems into operation. Quizzed us to how the terminal had been able to produce such good results in the face of difficult trading conditions, Fernández attributed it to both animal grain and grain bound for processing plants. He pointed out that, in general, this market tends to be more resistant to economic variations, given that is connected with

animal and human food consumption. 2016 FEBRUARY Despite having just a single berth, which is operating at high levels of capacity, the terminal has been able to increase throughput, too, thanks to speeding up handling activities. According to Fernández, this has been in the form of integrated logistics, which has resulted in consignments being shipped out of the port rapidly by either truckle train. In 2016, $3 million is to be invested in upgrades, which should allow traffic to increase from 2.7mt to 3mt. BC DCi

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The project to extend the Port of Tyne’s multifunctional quay Riverside Quay sees the construction and refurbishment of 329 ‘Riverside Quay’ at Tyne Dock, South Shields, UK, is right on metres of quays, which comprises a 125 metre extension to the track. existing Riverside Quay deep-water facility, refurbishment of 118 The £25 million investment project is the biggest metres of the same quay and initial expenditure in the development programme the port has made since 2010 — strengthening of 86 metres of quays at an adjacent site now extending the quay by 125 metres, the project is due to be ready for redevelopment. completed by spring. The dredging programme deepened the 125 metre extension Four weeks of capital dredging using a cutter suction dredger pocket and approach to the berth with Belgian subcontractors

took place in November to December 2015, removing and leading experts in dredging and marine construction 2016 FEBRUARY 100,000m3 of material, which equates to 200,000 tonnes of silt activities Jan De Nul deploying specialist dredging vessels. and stone. The dredging makes the new berth as deep as Tyne Scheduled for completion in 2016, the newly extended Bulk Terminal at 13 metres and provides greater flexibility at the Riverside Quay will increase Port of Tyne’s capacity to handle a deep-water facility. wide range of bulk cargoes by almost 20%, expanding the port’s The £25 million project to extend the Port of Tyne’s ability to compete effectively in new and existing markets. DCi

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Box 566 DK-2150 Nordhavn, Copenhagen SE-201 25 Malmö Denmark Sweden Tel +45 35 46 11 11 Tel +46 (0) 40 680 41 00 Fax +45 35 46 11 64 Fax +46 (0) 40 18 05 01 E-mail: [email protected] www.cmport.com i FEBRUARY 2016 PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS 51 DC UTHORITY A And finally stevedoring company Marcor which has floating Marcor company stevedoring And finally BSR Van Uden on the north bank, has invested in a second has invested Uden on the north bank, Van BSR EBS completed the new ‘south jetty’ at Europoort Terminal in Terminal ‘south jetty’ at Europoort EBS completed the new Also at the EMO terminal, a biomass torrefaction plant is torrefaction a biomass EMO terminal, Also at the of Rotterdam the Port In the Caland Canal and the Botlek, ORT 32 million in this project. operations in the Waalhaven area will move to a new terminal at to a new will move area Waalhaven operations in the permits and building activities, Awaiting the Hartelstrook. could start in 2018. operations there Marcor floating crane, which will be operational during next year (2016). which will be operational during next year floating crane, December 2014. This is the second berthThis is which will be suitable December 2014. berthThe new has vessels. Panamax and post-Panamax for situated at the northThese are crane. a floating dolphins for part jetty which was completed and operational of the existing in a During 2015 EBS also invested at the beginning of 2014. belt system and a conveyor functionality hopper with weighing jetty. on the new being built by River Based Energy. This demo plant will produce This demo plant Based Energy. River by being built of a development the involves also The project bio-coal. coal large scale biomass logistics hub using existing prototype assets of EMO. on the expansion and replacement hard Authority has worked And at the berths and dolphin configurations. of buoy positioned. 90 and 91) were dolphins (no. new two Maasvlakte, transhipment (of dry and liquid bulk) at In the first half of 2015, 8.3mt to 10.1mt 21% from by and dolphins rose buoys was The increase with the same period of 2014. compared positioning The to the transshipment of fuel oil. mainly related berths buoy of of dolphin configurations and the replacement Authority policy to further with dolphins is in line with the Port as modernize the existing port and to use it as intensively area The can moor at the dolphins. Larger vessels possible. in with dolphins is also an improvement of buoys replacement a total of around is investing Authority The Port terms of safety. € on the automation of the unloaders for sea-going vessels, and vessels, sea-going for of the unloaders on the automation 2016. in early will be operational the first crane P and port of the waterway is the deepening project An ongoing the This will improve of the port. basins in the Botlek area sites in this nautical accessibility of the terminals and industrial part of the port large Panamax vessels. for , 2015 , OTTERDAM R 2015 2014 Difference ORT OF P DRY BULK THROUGHPUT PORT OF ROTTERDAM PORT THROUGHPUT BULK DRY At the EMO terminal, work is continuing on automation of is continuing work At the EMO terminal, The coal market is over-supplied, resulting in very prices low resulting is over-supplied, The coal market plants (E.ON and Engie) started power coal-fired new Two the EU steel industry coking coal by Although demand for However, there has only been modest growth in EU steel been modest growth has only there However, in the EU steel industry (70% over-capacity remains There by note in steel is the investment One positive Rotterdam is the largest dry bulk port in Europe, and has a dry is the largest Rotterdam bulk port in Europe, RY BULK IN THE OAL CoalOther dry bulk dry bulkTotal (million metric tonnes) 12.3Authority Port of Rotterdam Source: 87.7 31.0 12.8 88.6 30.4 -2.3% -1.0% 1.0% Agribulk and scrap ore Iron 33.9 10.8 34.1 11.3 -0.6% -3.8% TEVEDORING COMPANIES RON ORE S and coal terminal of ore The EECV terminal (dedicated iron in to invest its owner from has approval ThyssenKrupp) A possible terminal. modernizing and upgrading of the ore been decided. wall has not yet quay ore lengthening of the iron Valemax it possible to accommodate make would A longer quay without restrictions. vessels automated its fully EMO has already the terminal. as all the as well loaders, and coal wagon stacker/reclaimers EMO is working Now belts and the associated routes. conveyor C public opinion, on coal (COP 21 Paris, Despite the pressure coal imports in coal assets etc.), financial institutions divesting increased. have the Netherlands and Germany with gas. and making coal competitive operations at the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam. imports in coking coal still was an increase there was subdued, ThyssenKrupp of the strategy of This was the result in the PoR. at Rotterdam. to concentrate its coal deliveries There has been global oversupply of iron ore, with the result ore, of iron has been global oversupply There has been This $50. price per tonne has fallen below that the ore is which beneficial to the steel industry in north Europe, west dependent on imports.completely Chinese steel exports and the competition from consumption, fierce. (dumping) remains occupancy rate). of the blast furnaces in in retrofitting ThyssenKruppSteel Duisburg. I D total dry for disappointing 2015 was a little bulk The year With an estimated (PoR). of Rotterdam in the Port throughput one percent declined by throughput 87.8mt (million tonnes), all dry bulk With the exception of coal, with 2014. compared 2014 results. below commodities handled in the port were coal Last year and coal. ore iron in position especially strong behind handling was slightly ore and iron increased throughput the 2014 results. Port of Rotterdam: coal only dry bulk commodity to improve throughput in 2015 throughput commodity dry bulk only coal improve to of Rotterdam: Port Thank you

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WEB www.rhb.nl shorecranes up to 208 tons i FEBRUARY 2016 PORTS, TERMINALS & LOGISTICS 57 DC It is worth mentioning also that 2014 was a record at the It is worth mentioning also that 2014 was a record A slight drop in cargo handling in comparison with 2014 was handling in in cargo A slight drop Although the coal market in Poland is characterized by a by is characterized in Poland Although the coal market Photo Source: Kacper Kowalski / Port of Gdansk Authority of Gdansk / Port Kowalski Kacper Source: Photo Port of Gdansk in the handling of grain. Hence, the Hence, of grain. of Gdansk in the handling Port noted in 2015 in in this group 13% decrease aforementioned this makes Therefore, 200,000 tonnes. terms of tonnage was ca. recorded during the past year only in the group of other bulk in the group only during the past year recorded that in with the difference (–13.2%), (–11%) and cereals cargo transshipment of Gdansk cereal of the Port 2014 on the quays whereas balanced in terms of export and import, was relatively of which 41% 2015 witnessed a distinct dominance of exports, come as a surprise,This should not wheat. consisted of Polish holds fourth place in the export since Poland of wheat however, Union. in the European structural surplus, and the unfavourable trends observed in the trends and the unfavourable structural surplus, the situation of coal intensified in 2015, clearly market European In up very of Gdansk shaped successfully. handling at the Port major one of the three of Gdansk was the only the Port fact, in the an increase to record the last year ports over Polish with closed the year 35% and finally transshipment of coal up by is Particularly noteworthy material. of 4.5mt of this raw a result exported was coal the fact that the majority of this volume from Gdansk. for share in market 8% increase a year-on-year the port, record-breaking results in bulk cargo turnover. Last year the Last year turnover. in bulk cargo results record-breaking than bulk cargo handled almost 15% more of Gdansk Port in liquid bulk was an 18% increase There 2014. during the year in dryand 10% increase turnover. bulk cargo IN OUT TOTAL IN OUT TOTAL TOTAL % YEAR 2014 2015 THROUGHPUT FIGURES FOR THE PORT OF GDANSK (THOUSAND OF TONNES) (THOUSAND OF OF GDANSK THE PORT FIGURES FOR THROUGHPUT Cereals / Oil seedsFodder CoalOresFertilizer etc.) steel, Other dry iron, bulk (scrap 7 764 2,484 755 1,680 56 224 3,239 5 802 63 2,158 1,566 1,643 723 3,322 482 0 2,881 0 1,914 0 877 224 2,574 358 97 1,359 –11.0% 4,488 5 347 97 207 1,166 85 -13.2% 35.1% 33 0 53.0% 347 0 123 85 54.7% 80 1535.1% Crude oil productsRefined petroleum 66 gasLiquefied (petroleum) Other liquid bulk (non-petroleum) 126 8,693 3,396 3,463 40 2 255 45 128 200 295 3,774 8,893 119 3,819 10,490 38 357 283 0 10,773 309 10.3% 1,880 119 347 21.1% 9 52 17.5% -7.2% Of which: DRY BULKDRY 5,163 3,257 8,420 4,986 4,271 9,257 837 9.9% LIQUID BULK 8,925 3,854 12,778 10,691 4,366 15,057 2,279 17.8% In 2015, for the third time in a row, the Port of Gdansk broke the Port a row, time in the third for In 2015, to preliminary data, according in 2015, achieved The results and the fact that The difficult situation in the shipping market, to due mainly of the portThe excellent results in 2015 were Of which:

TIME PERIOD GOING FROM to DECEMBER JANUARY to DECEMBER Difference JANUARY TOTAL THROUGHPUT (bulk and general cargo) (bulk and general THROUGHPUT TOTAL 19,691 12,587 32,278 21,780 14,134 35,914 3,636 11.3%

2015 of Gdansk Port for the year record-breaking – a Nearly 36mt (million tonnes) of goods handled, an 11% year on an 11% year handled, tonnes) of goods 36mt (million Nearly in 100% increase than and more turnover in goods increase year vessels a doubling of the size of commercial just eight years, in invested of millions of Euros within a decade and hundreds this is the summary at of the last year just 12 months — in brief, of Gdansk. the Port handling a total of by of goods turnover annual for its record 2014 and a over an 11% increase and achieving 35.91mt of cargo in ever This is the best result in just eight years. 100% increase which also the history maritime economy, of the Polish in the share of Gdansk’s the Port in contributed to a 3% growth of 46.5%. to a level i.e. handling, marine cargo for market Polish of Gdansk in the Port position of the solid seventh strengthen portsthe Baltic ranking of the most active on this basin, in sixth place by with Klaipeda closing the gap significantly points. almost six percentage the majority of the Baltic for weaker 2015 was significantly Gdansk thanks to the excellent operability by was not felt ports, and also functioning transshipment terminals, of the dynamically of nearly The result infrastructure. of the port’s the versatility which means at than last year, than 11% greater 36mt is more rate for growth the same time almost the highest year-on-year the whole Baltic. handling throughout cargo Source: Kacper Kowalski/Port of Gdansk Authority Gdansk of Kowalski/Port Kacper Source: It’s in our character

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A this term. in will be no less intensive 2016 The year to improving the quality of service and ships at the cargo for to improving of Gdansk not of the Port port and furtherrole the strengthen these How arena. but also in the European in the Baltic, only Based see. we’ll the port will influence on results, investments be the next step towards it may in 2015, on what happened in this port. turnover further of cargo increase the construction of a railway bridge (used particularly bridge (used bulk for railway the construction of a with a will be completed, Vistula River the transport)cargo over which will increase of 180 pairs of trains per day target capacity of to the right bank of the Port of the railway the traffic capacity Gdansk six-fold. TPP is looking forward to new opportunities to new in bulk and steel TPP is looking forward TPP will therefore region; trade coming to the NAFTA products this demand. to be able to cover infrastructure set new deepwater bulk terminal for handling agricultural commodities handling bulk terminal for deepwater logistics. OT the company built by is to be grain and fodder) (i.e. the first stage during of the investor, to the forecasts According until 2018 the terminal will gain a throughput of investment implementation of the while the of 2.7mt per year, capacity of the in a doubling 2018–2020 will result second stage from by plans, with the approved in accordance Moreover, capacity. the on be under way should work the end of the year and the deepening of the quays Inner Port modernization of the over worth — a project fairway so-called ad-hoc investments, while others were strategic. There strategic. were while others investments, ad-hoc so-called on others, among focused, which projects renovation also were vacant as organizing as well infrastructure, the existing improving the use of port to maximize in order plots and wasteland land of Gdansk S.A. of the Port the administration under lying Mexico is sweeping an historic energy reform that has an historic energy reform Mexico is sweeping vessels Capesize TPP has one berth to receive with a capacity ore handling iron mainly TPP started operations in late 2012, startsAgreement operating, Partnership Trans–Pacific As the Overall, the year 2015 can be summarized as very 2015 can be summarized successful, the year Overall, market of the prevailing in the context 2016, The year It is important of 2016 is a very the year to bear in mind that implemented were there of Gdansk in 2015 at the Port Only TPP announces capacity expansion to handle coal Pacífico (TPP) is the first public del Portuarias Terminales located handling bulk and steel products specialized terminal for TPP has been awarded Mexico. Cardenas, of Lazaro in the Port an EPC national utility, Electricity Commission (CFE), Federal by contract to unload and Operations and Maintenance long-term tonnes) to 1.8mt 1.3mt (million an additional Terminal at this plant. power CFE Petacalco of thermal coal for annually will strengthen This reform changed the electricity industry. accelerate the in the generation of power, competitiveness distribution supply improve expansion of transmission networks, the end consumer a wider range of and offer quality, opportunities to meet their consumption needs at more of source CFE is seeing a new Therefore prices. competitive to plant as an important step of this reform this power coal for capacity. bring this utility to its maximum its draught of given of up to 150,000 metric tonnes of net cargo, Liebherr TPP is equipped with two (50.20ft). 15.30 metres in rate of 35,000 metric tonnes/day an average cranes offering 140,000– TPP will store the loading and unloading of vessels. and then dispatch the coal to 400,000 tonnes of coal at its yards Stacker-reclaimer system. conveyor a new plant by CFE power infrastructure plant, equipment will be set at port and power that will be constructed on the next 18–22 months. of 5.5mt. than 3.8nt on 2013 and an overall handling more like into other products TPP is looking to diversify Currently as looking options for thermal coal and other solid fuels as well as the terminal has rail connection to southeast US bulk trade, this region. 2015 the third best result of the Port of Gdansk in handling this in handling of Gdansk of the Port result best the third 2015 it is worth 2015, the year summarizing While group. cargo ships at the of merchant in the size the increase pointing out should be last year this regard since in of Gdansk, Port vessels the size of commercial During 2015, a record. considered thereby 16%, over by year-on-year Gdansk increased in arriving this In practice, of Gdansk. the Port for record setting a new in the size of commercial than a 100% increase means more of Gdansk in just one decade. operating at the Port vessels despite the seaportsfor when, though not an easy year of Gdansk once again Port the the market, difficulties existing on its position strengthening noted very transshipment results good but moreover domestic maritime market, within the not only Baltic port complexes. fastest growing among the ranks of the all participants difficult for to be equally in promises conditions, gathered to information according However, port and sea trade. it of Gdansk, at the Port handling operators located cargo from be comparable in 2016 should can be assumed that the results 2015 record. with the recent During this of Gdansk. important the development period for the next important stage of a major investment time, as of Gdansk the Port will be implemented both for programme business there. as transshipment operators conducting their well some of which included projects, than 100 investment more O BUILD THE FUTURE T AS OM THE P T FR G THE BES AKIN TA … T 908… T CE 1 SIN SINCE 1908… TAKING THE BEST FROM THE PAST TO BUILD THE FUTURE THE PAST THE BEST FROM TAKING SINCESIN 1908…

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TTS — major manufacturing subcontractor in Latvia

TTS is a subcontracting company with extensive experience in manufacturing material handling equipment and large steel Coal storage structures. It is one of the most renowned exporting companies facility. in Latvia with major markets in Western Europe and Scandinavia. ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT

MATERIAL HANDLING v conveyors for transporting dry bulk material such as coal, fertilizers, cement, iron ore, grain, wood chips, pellets etc.; v loading systems for big-bags and containers; v multi-tier logistics warehousing equipment; v sorting and crushing machines; v railroad car loading/unloading stations; v chain and belt bucket elevators; v conveyor bridges; v transfer towers. Conveyor bridges and transfer towers.

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The company also supplies precision-machined frames and v universal and CNC machines with up to 15x5m machining other large steel structures for cranes, turbines, shiploading envelope; machines, stackers, reclaimers and other oversized machinery v large shot-blasting and painting chambers; v certification: ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO3834-2, EN1090-2 KEY FACTS ABOUT TTS (EXC4), EN287-1 and EN1418; v 20,000m2 of production facilities with preassembly area and v technologies and equipment: MIG, MAG, TIG, MSAW, SAW; 45t overhead cranes; v monthly capacity – 750t/month; v 250 employees with 40 designers and engineers; v proximity to Riga sea port (10km).

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61 DC 62 FEBRUARY 2016 i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT NEWS customer choosesthebesttoolinbusiness,” says JörgenOjeda, Director, Siwertell MobileUnloaders. of operation. Commissioningisscheduledfor spring2016. Vietnam andwasordered ofthegroup’s aspart ongoing expansionplans. The contractincludesspare appropriate parts for two unloading attwo sitesin be usedfor cement December 2015. Itwill month laterin also delivered only a Cement Group andwas exporter, the Vissai Vietnamese cement Ltd, onbehalfofleading Koastal IndustriesPte November 2015by was ordered in Cement. Al Bahar Al Mutawaset Cement, alsoknown as for Mediterranean Libya andwilloperate commissioned in Tobruk, 2016itwillbe February August thesameyear. In delivered promptly in first unloaderwas in lateJune 2015, the International LtdinMalta signed with Tenovar (tonnes perhour). capacity of300tph cement atarated filters andcanhandle bellows systemanddust fitted withadouble powered machinesare trailer-based, diesel- Vietnam. The new operations inLibya and cement unloading mobile unloadersfor leading 10000Sroad- two more ofitsmarket- Cargotec, hasdelivered Siwertell, of part Siwertell road-mobile unloaders forcementhandlinginLibyaandVietnam all ofwhichare designedtoensure environmentally-friendly and efficientcargo operations. product includesshipunloaders, portfolio mobileship unloaders, shiploaders, conveying systemsandcompletebulkterminal so aeroslides, bulk cargo, any andcanhandlevirtually dry suchasalumina, biomass, cement, coal, fertilizers, grainandsulphur is noneedfor any civilengineeringworks, operationsalmostimmediately afterarrival ourmobileunloaderscanstart onsite. cement operations. Itsflexibilityandcapacity combined withlow operationalandmaintenance costsare majorsellingpoints. company’s deepunderstandingofcementhandlingandgives ittheabilitytoprovide valuableadvicetoitscustomers. scrupulously cleanunloadingoperationsandexcellentreferences from thecementindustry,” headds. Vietnam, separatedby distancesofuptoaround 300km,” continues Ojeda. multi-terminal operations. For example, the Vissai Group’s incent operationwilluseitsmobileunloaderatanumber ofports “The easeofsettingup, operatingandfolding away ourroad mobileunloaders makes themextremely flexible andcosteffective “In thecementbulk-handlingbusinessSiwertell standsfor reliability andtherefore we believe thatby choosingourunits, the The secondunloader Following anorder Siwertell shipunloadersandloadersare basedonuniquescrew conveyor technology, incombinationwithbeltconveyors and The Siwertell road-mobile unloader isoneofthemostreliable, eco-friendly andsustainablesystemsonthemarket today for Siwertell mobilesystemswere originally developed for unloadingcement. Years ofexperienceanddevelopment reflect the “Both customerswere influencedby thereliability offered by Swedish-builtandby Siwertell’s technology abilitytooffer . Siwertell’s

As there ral lutions, years for SOME THINK YouYYoou can LONG-DISTANCE TRANSPORT IS find INFRASTRUCTURE- INTENSIVE. ourfootprints WE THINK DIFFERENT. in all cornerscorners Transporting materials from remote locations has traditionally required signifi cant infrastructure investments in road or rail of the links, vehicles, personnel and fuel. BEUMER off ers an economical, effi cient and environmental alternative – long-distance overland conveying. This gives you a dedicated, world around-the-clock transport link at the fraction of the cost of infrastructure development. The reduced noise and air pollution minimises environmental impact and improves personnel safety. Add to that a high degree of design fl exi bility and customisation and you can see why overland conveying makes a big diff erence to operational effi ciency and environmental protection. Dry bulk handling For more information, visit www.beumergroup.com that you can rrelyely on

youtube.com/siwertell siwertell.com DC 64 FEBRUARY 2016 i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT NEWS CASE offerschoiceofboomandloaderarmon580STbackhoe ODTOSADES TRANSPORT EASY AND CONDITIONS N height andprotected outerslidingextendahoe. overlapping boom, cylindershasashorter lower transport backhoe loadersare known for. on thepremium diggingandliftingperformance CASE in theknowledge that, whatever they choose, they cancount cylinders andouterextendahoe. And they make theirchoice orthewell-known boomwithoverlapping CASE geometry that matchestheirspecificneedsbest: thenew in-line on its580STmodel. Now customerscanchoosethedesign andinner design within-linecylindergeometry ‘extendahoe’ loader offering withtheintroduction ofanew backhoe ConstructionEquipmentisextending its backhoe CASE The CASE DNA boom geometry with outerextendahoeis DNAboomgeometry The CASE CASE DNA reaches asfar6,647mmfrom theswing centre. force both atthebucket andatthedipperstick—it featuring thein-lineboomdesigndelivers great breakout boom. With 5,520daNand4,100daNrespectively, the580ST great reach willfindtheiridealsolution inthenew in-line working area atthebackofmachine. narrower frameoftheboomprovides bettervisibilityofthe boom, resulting inhighstress resistance. Inaddition, the isevenlyeffort distributed over theentire length ofthe backhoeDNA, oftheCASE that ispart ensures thatthe The new in-linegeometry, whichmaintainstheS-shape boom RAOTFORCES BREAKOUT WIN EW On theotherhand, thewell-known designwith CASE Operators lookingfor exceptional breakout force and - IEGOER O ETRVSBLT N GREAT AND VISIBILITY BETTER FOR GEOMETRY LINE OMGOER O OG WORKING TOUGH FOR GEOMETRY BOOM on theMercato Telematico Azionario oftheBorsaItaliana. Industrial N.V., listedontheNew York StockExchangeand financing. aftermarket support, extensive warranties andflexible professional withworld-class partner equipmentand compact trackloadersandrough-terrain forklifts. compactionrollers,vibratory crawler dozers, skidsteers, loader/backhoes, excavators, motorgraders, wheelloaders, line ofconstructionequipmentaround theworld, including match theirspecificrequirements. to offering by givingcustomersthechoiceofboomgeometry technologies developed withinCNHIndustrialtoextendthe great breakout forces. Now they are benefitingfrom with performance, highlifting capacity, bestdiggingdepth, and backhoeloadershaveunits andCASE becomesynonymous backhoe in1957, thebrandhasproduced more than600,000 launched theworld’s tractorloader firstfactory-built built onthecompany’s firsts. ofindustry longhistory Sinceit switch. backhoe attachmentsfrom thecabwithsimpleflickofa hydraulic quickcoupler, whichallows theoperatortochange fuel. More timeissaved withthepatentedintegrated themachinewithnowasteoftimeand easy totransport 580ST’s overall heighttojust3.5m, boomtransport makingit do are protected againstimpactandmaterialaccumulation. neversliding part touchesthesoil, whilethecomponentsthat the perfect solutionfor toughworking conditions, asthe CASE Construction EquipmentisabrandofCNH CASE Through dealers, CASE customershave accesstoatrue afull ConstructionEquipmentsellsandsupports CASE backhoeloaderDNA, The 580STmodelcarries theCASE The designwithoverlapping cylindersreduces theCASE NEWS

Hycontrol level measurement systems serve coal and quarrying industries

Redditch, UK-based Hycontrol has filter element clean off the roof. This been providing level measurement Hycontrol obviously has severe Health & Safety solutions to the coal and quarrying SPS. implications. industries for over 30 years. With a Hycontrol’s SPS is the only system ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT comprehensive range of technologies on the market that currently meets available and extensive industry and exceeds Mineral Product experience, Hycontrol works closely Association (MPA) guidelines for the with its customers to ensure a safe storage of powdered product. precisely-tailored solution for their The system fully tests all essential particular application. safety components (pressure relief Given the particular qualities of valve, pressure sensor and level coal and coal dust, Hycontrol probes) at the push of a button before engineers usually specify radar each and every fill, and will only allow technology for measuring its level in a filling to commence when the checks storage vessel. Pouring and have been passed. The system has movement of the product may cause been successfully installed across a damage contact-based technologies wide range of industries, not least in such as TDR and the dust may cause the mining and quarries. ultrasonic devices to give false Hycontrol’s range of Microwave readings. A recent application was at switches have also proved useful in a mine in France where coal is many coal/quarry applications, often extracted from 800 metres for blocked chute detection on underground. The coal is carried up a crushers. Hycontrol’s new generation lift and stocked in two 18m buffer silos. From there the coal is of microwave switches is proving to be an extremely reliable, conveyed into one of 36 20m storage silos. robust and cost effective replacement for ageing nucleonic Previously the level in these silos had been monitored using systems, offering operators a 100% safe solution. They provide a aging Pulse Radars Systems (PRS) with large parabolic antennas simple non-contact, non-intrusive option suitable for many and aiming kits. The PRS provided only a weak return signal applications on both liquids and solids. A typical installation caused by the pulse reflecting in a dusty environment. Under consists of a microwave transmitter and receiver, mounted facing these circumstances, it was difficult to obtain accurate and one another across the bottom of the hopper. During operation reliable level data. A trial of Hycontrol’s VG6 FMCW (Frequency the transmitter emits a continuous, low power, 24GHz microwave Modulated Continuous Wave) radar device equipped with beam to the receiver and an output relay is energized or de- polypropylene drop-shaped antenna was undertaken. The VG6 energized when this beam is obstructed by the material being FMCW radar uses a high frequency (26GHz) signal which monitored. The switch trigger point is determined by the amount increases during the measurement. The emitted signal is reflected of microwave energy received and can therefore be adjusted to back from the product surface and received after a time delay. cater for specific products and applications. Further signal processing of the difference between transmit and A key advantage of this latest generation microwave receive frequencies is carried out and the difference is directly technology is its ability to ‘see through’ low dielectric materials. proportional to the level. This means that low-cost replaceable windows can easily be fitted The VG6 FMCW radar has two unique features: firstly, it has a into the sides of a chute, keeping the process closed with no unique patented design ‘drop’ shape antenna. This new antenna disruption to material flow and the microwave shape makes it difficult for product to build up on the antenna transmitters/receivers safe from the harsh environment. The front face and still continues to work even when heavily coated system is extremely easy to set up and calibrate and the with product. The VG6 is especially suited for long range, dusty microwave signals are unaffected by high dust levels or material solids applications such as powdered cement and coal. It was build up on the sides of the chute. clear during the trial that these FMCW devices did not suffer from the same problems as the PRS due to the power of the Blocked chute. radar transmission and the drop-shaped antenna’s resistance to product coating. No aiming kits or large apertures were required. The old PRS have now all been replaced with VG6 radar systems. Hycontrol’s offerings to the coal and mining industry extend far beyond just level measurement, though. The company has won multiple industry awards for its pioneering Silo Protection

System (SPS), a comprehensive contents and pressure monitoring 2016 FEBRUARY system for powder silos. Pneumatic conveying of powders uses pressurized air to carry the product from its transport to the storage vessel. This raises significant dangers if the silotop filter cannot vent the air (for example if it has become blinded with dust) and over-pressurization can rupture the silo or blow the DCi

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Efficient scrap recycling at Stena in Sweden With more than 100 scrap yards, Stena Recycling AB is one of the largest scrap and waste recyclers in Sweden. At the scrap yard in Malmö, a new SENNEBOGEN 830 has been ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT working since mid 2014 and feeds the longest-working shredder in Sweden. The longest-working shredder in Sweden has been running for over 25 years, with 3,400hp and a huge appetite for scrap. It is fed by a modern SENNEBOGEN 830 material handler that has been in operation at Stena Recycling AB in Malmö since mid 2014. Production manager Magnus Persson reports that the company had already had very good experience with numerous SENNEBOGEN material handlers in Denmark, “After the first months, we were very satisfied with the performance and reliability. The simple maintenance, easy access to service, and the good support from the local dealer OP System are optimum.” Painted in the blue company colour, the SENNEBOGEN 830 has a 164kW diesel engine and handling equipment along with a multi-shell grab with a maximum range of 17m. To prevent damage to the boom, stick protection was specially attached. Especially when material is thrown far up during loading, the wooden planking prevents the grapple from hitting the stick. The 830 of the current E- Series feeds the large shredder with around 700 tonnes of scrap metal per day, seven days per week. The operators especially like the comfortable, elevating Maxcab, which can Good co-operation with the local dealer OP System: be moved vertically by 2.7m and ensures the best possible Production manager Magnus Persson (right) and operator overview — whether during shredder feeding or truck Elvir Husic with Dan Hansen (OP System). loading.

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67 DC 68 FEBRUARY 2016 i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT NEWS O THE FOR SHARES MARKET steel. Reddemann. With anHDRIinputtemperature of approximately 600°C, savings energy willbeabove 120kWpertonneof liquidcrude shorter, carrier willbereduced, energy thedemandfor carbonastheprimary andCO melt theDRI. and productivity risessignificantly. savingsThe energy are achieved, isneededwithintheelectricarc because lessenergy f ofhotDRI(HDRI)totheelectricarcThe transport furnacehastwo distinct advantages: thedemandofspecific, electricenerg A the linkbetween theMIDREXshaftfurnaceandanelectricarc ofHDRI. furnacefor thetransport productivity risesby up to20%”, explains AUMUND project leaderFrankReddemann. The AUMUND specialconveyor willbeusedas amount ofsteel, asignificantly lower intotheelectricarc inputofenergy furnaceis neededthisway, thetap cyclesare red material andmakes ofthespongeiron thetransport possiblewithoutlosing thehighdegree ofmetallization. “To produce the completely fromtransported any environmental influences. Thus, systemprevents theinert thereoxidation ofthehighly reacti material tobe protects the improved sealing buckets. The conveyor with a patentedpan is countingonusing AUMUND Algeria, Fördertechnik: in AUMUND award to for thecontract solution wascrucial 750°C. temperature of material per hourata 323 tonneshotDRI been configured for performance has The conveying employed in Algeria. metres willbe length of116 conveyor witha BZB-H-I 900type Tosyali (Algeria). A new steelmillat delivered tothe iron) willbe DRI (direct reduced ofhot transport conveyor for the AUMUND special August 2016, anew At theendof M G F AUMUND I AUMUND specialconveyor atworld largest HDRIproductionplantin assumestransport Algeria of 2016HDRIorCDRIwillbeproduced alternatively withoutconstraintstoongoing production. new MIDREX-Direct Reductionplantwillfeature aproduction capacity of2.5mt(milliontonnes)DRI. Probably atth starting NCREASING ÖRDERTECHNIK VNAE FHTCHARGING HOT OF DVANTAGES MB ETALLURGY “Compared tocoldcharging, ofHDRIresults thetransport inupto6% less wear ontheelectrodes. The tap-to-tap times get ofMIDREX,With thesupport Tosyali isbuildingthelargest plantfor theproduction ofDRIworldwide atBethioua(Algeria). T The technical H D IVISION 2 emissions willbelowered aswell”, explains reference for energy-efficient conveying of reference forenergy-efficient Hadeed (Saudi Arabia) –AUMUND DRI (photoAUMUND). urnace to uced and y drops ve bulk same e end he WE CONVEY QUALITY

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CASE extends D Series crawler excavator range with five new models

CASE Construction Equipment is extending its new generation D-Series crawler excavator offering with the introduction of new The CX160D models at the BAUMA 2016 exhibition. BAUMA 2016 will take and CX180D place from 11–17 April in Munich, and CASE will also be showing medium-range much of its other equipment, including its offering for the urban models. ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT construction, road building, aggregates and recycling applications. The CX130D, CX160D and CX180D fit in the medium range, while the other new models take the D Series’ big performance to a new level: the CX490D adds approximately 1.5 tonnes to its predecessor in the C Series, bringing its weight very close to 50 tonnes; at the top of the range, the CX500D in Mass Excavation version delivers a massive performance with an operating weight above 50 tonnes. The two heavy duty models, which replace the previous generation’s CX470C and CX470C ME, have been renamed to reflect their increased weight. All the new models — help the machine conserve energy and exert only as much feature CASE’s exceptionally fuel-efficient Tier 4 Final (Euro IV) power as needed to complete the job at hand. maintenance-free technology with no DPF (diesel particulate The new models also feature CASE’s energy saving systems, filter). They offer the high productivity, comfort and safety levels which include pump torque control, auto-idle and idle shutdown and low running costs that the previously launched D Series functions, spool stroke control, boom economy control and swing models have become known for. relief control. These systems take advantage of every fuel saving opportunity, further reducing operating costs and contributing to IT’S TIME FOR MORE PRODUCTIVITY a longer life for the machine. The new D Series crawler excavators share the well-proven CASE intelligent hydraulic system of the previously launched new IT’S TIME FOR MORE COMFORT AND SAFETY generation models. 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Commodities storage can be a tricky business, frequently Quick to install and low in maintenance, polyethylene (PE) or involving the balance of contradictory factors. The storage polyvinyl chloride (PVC) flame-retardant fabrics have environment must be secure — but also accessible. It must extraordinary tensile, thermal, and light-transmissive properties. provide for a huge volume of materials — but with individualized With a higher level of solar reflectance than conventional handling conditions. By offering near-limitless customization sheathing materials, fabrics naturally reflect the sun’s heat (rather options, rigid steel frame fabric structures can efficiently resolve than absorbing and magnifying it, as metal enclosures do), and so these issues and more. Combining high performance and flexible keep buildings up to 20° Fahrenheit cooler in the summer and design, these buildings are ideal for housing a wide range of warmer in the winter. The materials are available in different commodities, from sand and salt to fertilizer, sweeteners and grades of translucence to control interior daylighting. When grain. used in highly corrosive environments, such as salt or fertilizer A renowned producer of large-scale, customized fabric storage, fabric will last years longer than steel. structures, Legacy Building Solutions pioneered the use of a rigid Legacy’s design and engineering technologies produce steel frame in this building category. Superior to weak, extremely adaptable buildings, a trait that is especially important corrosion-prone tubular frames or open web trusses, a plate in situations where a storage facility’s success is dependent on its steel frame offers multiple specific benefits for commodities physical configuration. Connector structures, accessory rooms, storage. It optimizes functionality by using proven engineering to equipment bump-outs, overhangs, lean-tos, and other safely support heavy collateral and hanging loads such as architectural features are simple to incorporate into the flexible conveyors, cranes and catwalks, fans, light fixtures and fire floor plan. Buildings can be designed free of interior columns to

suppression systems. Hot-dip galvanized steel is corrosion- maximize storage capacity. For specialized storage needs, the 2016 FEBRUARY resistant, standing up to abrasive chemical reactions. The rigid fabric sidewalls can be combined with concrete wall systems for frame accommodates lean-tos for operations and maintenance increased storage capacity, metal panels, fibre-reinforced plastic without compromising storage space. or masonry panels. While designed as permanent structures, Wrapping the rigid steel frame, fabric cladding is a practical Legacy buildings can be modified in size or relocated, should the choice for commodities storage facilities for numerous reasons. storage programme change. DCi

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i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT costs. building takes fulladvantageofnatural lightandsaves onutility translucent 26-milpolyethylene 15oz. flame-retardant fabric, the building thebestchoicefor BargeServices.Alliant Energy/IEI for traditionalbuildings, makingthelightweight, heavy-duty USA —were unsuitable in EastDubuque, Illinois, of theMississippiRiver the site—onbank The soilconditionsof tension-fabric structure. performance ofaLegacy flexibility andbuilding illustrates thedesign storagefacility fertilizer A recently completed C TRG BUILDING STORAGE doorways rangingfrom 16ft facilitate theflow ofvehicular trafficatthefacility. lean-tos—measuring 40ft from the77ft x580ftmainstructure, three strategically placed by rail, river, andtruck, easyaccesswascritical. Branchingout transportation. Becauseproduct moves toandfrom thefacility conveyerportable systemsorfront-end loaders. building aquickprocess, onethat’s farmore efficientthanusing — alongwithacatwalkfor maintenance—thatmakes filling the the designallowed anoverhead conveyor systemtobeinstalled capacity atleastthree timeseachyear. With a55ftgableroof, withstand therigours ofturningover itsfull27,000-tonne Inside theloading area (photo: Legacy Building Solutions,Inc) S STUDY ASE Legacy Building Solutions, Inc) Loading fertilizer inalean-to.Loading fertilizer (photo: The 63,010ft The IEIBargeproject features eightframedandwrapped The buildingaccommodatesacompleterangeofcommercial : FERTILIZER 2 tension-fabric structure isengineered to × 340ft, 25ft × © 16ft to3ft 2016 © × 2016 130ft, and25ft × 7ft. Cladina × 60ft — single location.” metal assembly components—are now efficiently produced ina — thefabric, thesteelframes, andtheconnectionsother quality control. All oftheelementsthatgo intoaLegacybuilding can now offer our clientsfully customized structures with100% said BenFox, president/CEO ofLegacy BuildingSolutions. “We places thecompany inacommandingpositiontheindustry. pounds ofsteelontheflooratany given time, thenew plant and installsitsproducts. Having acapacity ofuptotwo million comprehensive in-housedesign/buildandengineeringservices, fabric structures thatmanufactures itsown materials, offers supplieroftension- only ISO9001:2008andCSA660-certified 2016withanon-sitesteelfabricationplant,January makingitthe management practices, thecompany expandedits facilities in building business. Committedtosustainability andbest inthetensionfabric ofexpertise team withmore thanacentury worldwide, LegacyBuildingSolutionswasfounded in2010by a Based inSouthHaven, Minnesota(US), andproviding services C MAYSNAPSHOT OMPANY “This expansionputsusintheelitemanufacturing category,” (photo: : L Fabric structure inSouth Wayne, Wisconsin EGACY © 2016 LegacyBuilding Solutions,Inc) B UILDING S OLUTIONS Aerial viewofthe Dubuque facility. Legacy Building Solutions, Inc) (photo: © 2016

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ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT 117 DC The overall capacity is over 120,000 tonnes of dry is over capacity The overall The main storage area is 215ft wide by 700ft long is 215ft wide by The main storage area It will be used as a regional transloading facility and It will be used as a regional ASE STUDY and features an integrated truck/rail loading facility. and features allow for better service and product availability to service better availability for allow and product customers. C project depict a recent here shown The photographs in was erected The structure Dome Corporation. for Corp. Potash for IN, Hammond, A Metso stacker/reclaimer was installed and allows for was installed and allows A Metso stacker/reclaimer fertilizer. fertilizer. of the building. reclaiming and superior receiving BUILD CONSTRUCTION - enhanced jobsite safety. greater cost savings; greater better quality control; and coverage; warranty seamless more faster delivery; Having Dome as a single point of Having Established in Canada in 1965, Dome Corporation benefits Dome Corporation in 1965, Established in Canada building components pre-engineered Because it fabricates its of dry completes hundreds Dome Corporation Every year, PECIALIZING IN TURNKEY DESIGN v v v v v Dome Corporation has the facilities, resources and experienced resources Dome Corporation has the facilities, engineer and personnel needed to design, size or manage the construction of any type of dry bulk material storage facility — concept to completion. from of responsibility contact and single source and process the building streamlines administrative the customer’s reduces together with works The company burden. its long-time trusted subcontractors and integrated and highly suppliers as a fully efficient design-build team — a team that is needs on meeting the performance focused design not just minimum of the customer, in: This results requirements. S Dome Corporation of North America completes fertilizer transloading facility transloading fertilizer completes America North of Corporation Dome supplier of America is a major of NorthDome Corporation dry for storage solutions bulk pre-engineered prefabricated, and patented storage domes range from Its products materials. port terminals, buildings to fertilizer blending facilities, barrel integrated material handling and fully complexes agribusiness systems. and structures Its proven of experience. 50 years from their demonstrated construction methods have streamlined the world. and around America North across worth Dome environment, and quality-controlled indoors in a climate- faster service a better building for and Corporation can provide the money. facilities on time and in budget — cost- bulk material storage sound, environmentally secure, and safe facilities that are effective and easy to operate. long-lasting, low-maintenance, Since 1914 100 YEARS NEUERO KIKO SHIPLOADER KIKO (kick in kick out) MODELS

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ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT 119 DC of a 60,000-tonne dome for Agrana in Hungary. of a 60,000-tonne dome for Agrana In 2013, Dome Technology completed the construction Technology 2013, Dome In In recent years Dome Technology has worked on several has worked Technology Dome years In recent sugar projects around the globe. The first was completed for the globe. around sugar projects storage facility and its material-handling systems by working with working by storage facility and its material-handling systems has completed dome Technology Dome a single company. QSL, Industries, Peeples Enviva, Drax, companies like for projects Potash. and Intrepid Marys Cement, St. China Coal, These domes, built by Dome Technology for Technology Dome built by These domes, year. last in August completed were China Coal, Dome Technology has built 590 domes worldwide, and its has built 590 domes worldwide, Technology Dome For 37 years Dome Technology in Idaho Falls, Idaho, has been has Idaho, in Idaho Falls, Technology Dome 37 years For bulk-storage solution that competes companies with a providing with traditional silos and linear storage. as companies recognize to grow customer base has continued a both acquire the advantages of a dome and the ability to One-stop-shop for storage and handling with Dome Technology Dome with handling and storage for One-stop-shop DC 120 FEBRUARY 2016

i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT the domewillmeetorexceedcountry’s buildingcodes, processed peryear. Butinaddition tothatlevel ofthroughput, first stageofoperation, withasmuch as1,900,000tonnesbeing increase itsproduction by 950,000tonnesperyear duringthe being builtatanew sitewhere BSACementoswillbeableto clinker domeinSantiago, Chile, for BSACementos. The domeis bulk storage. Dome Technology’s teamisnow constructinga prevalent are alsorealizing thevalueandstabilityofadomefor 60,000 metrictonnesofcoalevery three days. innovative material-handlingsystemsallow eachdometoprocess sites, for atotalofsixcoal-handlingdomes. Insidethedomes, August 2015; theteamconstructedthree domesattwo different 60,000 metrictonnes. completion dateofNovember 2016, andthedomewillhold construction beganinDecember2015withascheduled SugarCompany inMontgomery,American Crystal Illinois; Hungary. Currently Dome Technology isbuildingadomefor capacity of60,000metrictonneswascompletedfor Agrana in 75,000 metrictonnes, andthatsameyear asugardomewith Guatemala’s IngenioMagdalenain2013withastoragesizeof Companies in parts oftheworldCompanies inparts where seismicactivityis Dome Technology alsocompleted aproject for ChinaCoalin Guatemala’s Ingenio Magdalena in2013. This 75,000-tonnedomewasbuiltfor material-handling systemsandensure correct installation. each business. Engineerswork closely withowners todesign their material-handlingknow-how tocustomizeasystemfor productpipes thattransport pneumatically, Domeengineersuse bucket elevators, traditionalconveyors, drag-chainconveyors, or product andthedesired reclaim rate. Whether acompany needs material-handling systemby analysing thequalitiesoftheirstored withstand seismicforces. factors designedintothedometoincrease strength andabilityto dome —nosharpcornerstoconcentrateforces —are safety ground. Beyond theinherent strength andthecontinuity ofthe stored materialwork togethertoresist vibrationsfrom the from thestored product’s shifting. Inessence, the dome andits degree, andthedomeshellcanbedesignedtobearany force qualities allowing ittoholditselftogethera self-supporting of acceleration. The materialstored withinthedomehassome concrete —oneentire, solidstructure thatcanwithstandforces possible becausethedomeiscomprisedof360°reinforced so theshellcancontinue functioningproperly. This toleranceis thanks tothestructure’s geometry. Dome Technology’s teamalsohelpscustomersselecta A domecanwithstandseismicmovements atthe foundation i FEBRUARY 2016

ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT 121 DC The photographs shown here are here shown The photographs courtesy of Duro Felguera, and depict Felguera, courtesyDuro of storage. examples of warehouse most important is the type of material to be and its characteristics — chemical stored can affect composition and corrosiveness Duro as the facility itself. as well workers EPC developed has mainly Felguera & construction) procurement (engineering, and sulphates in petcoke to store projects stacking and Machines for refineries. to designed according are material reclaiming and can include portal space, the available generally which are and side scrapers In this type of accepted as excellent choices. it is very common to find installation, to move sandwich and pipe conveyors The quality and complexity of the material. a deep reflects equipment installed always the environment. consideration for In terms of facilities to store bulk products, DF Mining & bulk products, In terms of facilities to store it is solid products, While designing storage facilities for Among the many services DF Mining & Handling offers are Handling offers servicesAmong the many DF Mining & Handling has successfully developed several projects. several developed Handling has successfully One of the factors into consideration. many essential to take storage and homogenization yards, port terminals (loading storage and homogenization yards, transportand unloading) and continuous systems. . Also 3 40m storage facility is 40m storage ×

Designed by DF, this 85 by DF, Designed –used to handle petcoke in Muskiz Vizcaya and has a capacity of 23,000m (Spain), visible is the 500tph scraper reclaimer. visible is the 500tph scraper Scraper reclaimer designed by reclaimer Scraper for sulphate Felguera Duro installation.

Since the company started operating in the mid-19th century, Since the company to has evolved Felguera) Handling (Duro DF Mining & supplier of maintenance renowned become an internationally lie in a Its strengths bulk products. logistics systems for of its customers’ needs — this knowledge thorough designs for reliable expertise it to design customized, allows their installations. DF Mining & Handling: bulk handling under cover under bulk handling Handling: & DF Mining DC 122 FEBRUARY 2016

i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT v v v v v v v following key elements: both new andexistingindustrialapplications. large sizesexceeding135metresvery for economical stockpilecovers tobebuiltin new innovations indesignandmanufacturing have permitted enclosures for many years. More recently, been usedastankroofs andstockpile requirements ofeachstructure. the design, constructionandservice engineering standards toconsistently ensure Triodetic maintainsexactingmanagementand T ISO qualitymanagementprinciples. and Health Administration) requirements and compliance withOSHA(OccupationalSafety building initiatives. are suppliedincompliancewithsustainable trademarks for itstechnology. All products Triodetic holdsnumerous patentsand industrial domesandlongitudinalbuildings. internationally recognized supplierof Since the1960s, Triodetic hasbeenan Triodetic industrial domes IDTCDOMES RIODETIC efficiency; structures; testing; development; Triodetic industrialdomes ensure the Triodetic vaultedarches anddomeshave Triodetic activitiesare performed in 40 years’ reputable performance. in-house experienceinallaspects; and construction techniquesare fully proven; manufacturing expertise, precision, long-term integrityofthousands design methodvalidatedby full-scale assistance inconceptualproject dimensions: Mineral’ withthefollowing Tegnológica en Acarreo de project named ‘Proyecto Mejora domes in Toquepala for the two fabricated andsupervised in Peru. Triodetic designed, Toquepala copperminelocated storage facilitiesare inthe Some of Triodetic’s mostrecent R v ECENT real challenge; geometrical designwork a structural designand the engineeringco-ordination, ring #1to#11making that changeselevation from accommodate afoundation designed thedometo thus the Triodetic team located onthesideofahill, high. This specificdomeis 110m indiameterand55m Dome PiladeIntermediosis T IDTCPROJECT RIODETIC i FEBRUARY 2016

ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT 123 DC i DC During the early stages of the project, Triodetic stages of the project, During the early Both domes are constructed with openings at the Both domes are co-ordinates with the client the clearance dimensions with the client the clearance co-ordinates for and the stockpile the foundation between required It is always equipment operation purposes. with heavy when material movement recommended, the clear dimensions to have equipment is required, wall to base and the foundation the stockpile between be at least equal to the width of the equipment base, which allows equipment access when needed equipment access when which allows base, These during operation or maintenance process. up doors, equipped with electrical roll openings are to the possibility of dust contamination which reduces the outside of the dome. the dome around these openings is designed and the dome around created to absorb the stress in order reinforced as small as The size of the openings are them. around the dome and conveyor A tight fit between possible. the possibility of dust contamination. system reduces operating around the perimeter of the stockpile. operating around conventional conveyer systems. The conveyer system feeds the system feeds The conveyer systems. conveyer conventional of The structure a side opening. material into the dome through ACTORS F the second Dome, Pila de Material Pila Dome, the second The process of loading the product The process Existente is 73m in diameter and 35m in diameter is 73m Existente with two This dome is designed high. the through openings wide conveyor is One penetration dome. side of the and the conveyor the existing used for These conveyor. a new for second used prior to the installed were conveyors itself. installation of the dome fifth-largest is the world’s Toquepala both domes are The structural pipes for to The panel system was designed and customized NVIRONMENTAL Mining operations are known in some cases known Mining operations are of dust into a large amounts releasing for all kinds of creating the environment the population living close to challenges for one of domes are Triodetic these mines. dust to control the most efficient ways cladding Triodetic The customized pollution. the control system is designed to effectively dust contamination. using inside the dome is done by E v customization of the cladding panel on the dome allows for panel on the dome allows customization of the cladding The cladding efficient and fast installation. extra to add painted in order panels were to the galvanized protection corrosion The colour of the exterior and finish. interior side of the panels matched client requirements. copper mine. It also produces copper mine. The and zinc. gold silver molybdenum, stockpile the coarse ore domes cover which will be coming out of the mine stages of different later on in the processed line. the production with a special galvanized provided This special coating system. protection of the performance exceptional for allows of the the lifetime structural pipes for dome. The accommodate the double curvature of the dome. 20 – 21 April 2016 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

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Using alternative fuel resources increased energy efficiency, but conveyor belt carryback was producing excessive spillage.

ALTERNATIVE FUEL RESOURCES RESULT IN UNWANTED “The use of waste as an alternative fuel makes a significant CARRYBACK contribution to Holcim’s sustainable development and economic Holcim Mexico (Holcim) is the second-largest producer of performance.” This is evidenced by the fact that nearly 14% of cement, aggregate and ready-mix concrete in Mexico. Across the company’s total thermal energy demand was fulfilled by the seven facilities, the company produces 12.6mt (million metric use of alternative fuels in 2013. tonnes [13,889,123 tons]) of cement annually and operates more Using 1990 as a benchmark, the corporation’s total Mexican than 40 ready-mix plants, 23 distribution centres and two cement production has increased by almost 120%, but the maritime terminals. The firm is the Mexican subsidiary of company’s annual energy consumption has only increased by Switzerland-based LafargeHolcim, the largest producer of 45%, helping it to reach its goal of reducing CO2 emissions (per building materials in the world, operating in 90 countries. tonne of cement) by 25% by 2015. The CSDR further states, To align the company with LafargeHolcim’s environmental “Holcim will continue to replace more fossil fuels with goals, executives have implemented several initiatives to make its alternative energy sources and increase its use of industrial by-

production system more sustainable and affordable. One of the products such as fly ash and slag.” 2016 FEBRUARY efforts is to reduce the use of fossil fuels such as coal and However, the implementation of any new system or policy is petcoke as an energy source. To do this, Holcim increased the generally accompanied by unforeseen complications. An example use of solid and liquid waste products as an alternative fuel of this arose at Holcim’s Planta Macuspana cement facility, where resource (AFR) across all of its facilities. According to the the increased use of solid and liquid AFRs created some company’s Corporate Sustainable Development Report (CSDR), expensive carryback issues. DCi

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ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT 127 DC The entire conveying process of process conveying both solid and liquid AFR was spilling 6 tons approximately (5.4 metric tonnes) of solid and liquid material per month, in a loss of resulting liquid waste is mixed and with sawdust for then measured caloric content. 40- two by Carried inch-wide (102cm) to a conveyors which hopper, monitors the of consistent level to the liquid provided the sludge is system, onto then transferred a belt scale before being set into an industrial dryer. to it is fed Once dry, the calcinator. service life. seal on the belt for consistent cleaning throughout the blade’s throughout The heavy-duty spring tensioner retains a tight tensioner retains Solid waste products including paper, wood, plastics and wood, including paper, Solid waste products the slurry and contaminated water, Consisting of petroleum EVERAL TYPES OF CARRYBACK S using separate conveyor in both solid and liquid forms Delivered tonnes (1.65 tons) of solid waste and 21 1.5 metric systems, per hour to the carried metric tonnes (23 tons) of sludge are for process manufacturing As part of the clinker calcinator. the below the calcinator heats limestone to just cement, Portland — and heated fuel sources melting point using pressure coke. such as coal and petroleum fuels fossil traditionally for measured a crusher and run through are tyres shredded caloric content (the amount of energy contained within a hopper, floor into a feed the processing from Moved substance). a a belt scale and is distributed by the material passes over leading to the calcinator. conveyors to five valve mechanical feed QC1™ Cleaner QC1™ ® A Martin PD was placed at each of the placed at PD was discharge points conveyor seven feeding the calcinator. Spillage also caused other issues, such as build-up around Spillage also caused other issues, with Holcim in the past on partnered successfully “We’ve PILLAGE AND SAFETY Located on the Yucatan on the Located in southeastern Peninsula the Macuspana Mexico, 1mt facility produces tons) of (1,102,311 cement annually. Although the transition to AFRs successfully energy increased sticky efficiency, carryback on conveyors the calcinator feeding excessive produced Clean-up and spillage. maintenance costs were per estimated at $67,000 which threatened month, to offset the positive of economic projections policy. the new the to encapsulate equipment that limited access and threatened side of the to get onto the return which causes material belt, serious more Another idlers and damaging pulleys. fouling belt, injury during worker potential for is the increased problem parts moving maintenance around performing Workers clean-up. and machineryworkplace raise the possibility of statistically injury. said their operations,” across similar bulk handling projects Martin component manufacturer Astiazaran at conveyor Cristina a for asked they “When operators called us, Engineering. and lower safety increase spillage, decrease solution that would that our equipment major traits three the cost of operation, on.” designers focus S DC 128 FEBRUARY 2016

i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT team determinedthataMartin After athorough assessmentofthesituation, Mexico theMartin V perform maintenanceasneeded. from around theconveyor frameleadingtothecalcinatorand month for clean-up. The workers would cleanpilesofmaterial acrewsupervised offour workers for afullshifttwice per on thevolume ofspillageandpotentialhazards, thepersonalso carryback.” neither ofthedesignsadequately cleanedthebelt orprevented said. Astiazaran were fabricatedin-house,” “Unfortunately, of beltcleanerswithouttensionersandcleaningsystemsthat analysis, we noticedrightaway thatoperatorsutilizedamix our nearly 72tons(65.3metrictonnes) of AFR annually. “During operators canchoose between five different bladetypes to temperatures of–40°to160°F(–40° 70°C), and service belt orsplice. life,cleaning anglethroughout itsservice withoutdamagetothe tomaintainanefficient Angle RadialPressure technology (CARP) Engineering’sblade designutilizesMartin patentedConstant tensioner retains aconsistently tightsealonthebelt, whilethe spring tensionerhousedinaprotective sealedtube. The connected toasteelmandrel, whichisturnedby aheavy-duty pulley, theunitsare comprisedofasingleurethane blade existing mainframesandinstalledonthelower sideofthehead the clean-upexpenseandproduct loss. Integratedontothe discharge pointsfeeding thecalcinatorwould dramatically reduce (Performance Duty)placedateachofthe seven conveyor RAIESOLUTIONS ERSATILE offset theeconomicbenefitsofnewpolicy. US$67,000 permonth,whichthreatened to Maintenance costswere estimated at Monitored by afull-timeemployee tasked withdaily reporting Able toaccommodatebeltspeeds ofupto900fpm(4.6m/sec) ® QC1™ CleanerPD with theresults ofthisproject.” equipment damage from fugitive material, they are happy very monitoring andcleaningby two-thirds. Along withless out. “Operators have reduced thestaffhoursneededfor considerably cleanerandeasiertomaintain,” Astiazaran pointed conditions. improved duetotheeasierclean-upandimproved working Moreover, operators confirmedthatworker moralewasgreatly decreasing unscheduledoutagesduetoequipmentfailures. will extendthelife ofidlersandother conveyor components, for clean-up. resulting inadrasticreduction inlabouranddowntime needed 90% lessfugitive materialover theentire evaluation period, the beltsmanually asnormal. Operatorsreported approximately installation. Plantpersonnelcleanedthespacebelow andaround ascomparedbuildup ofcarryback tothemonthprior equipment wasevaluated over a28-day period, measuringthe The performance ofthesystemwithnewly installed I position, significantly reducing maintenanceandreplacement time. mainframe. The new bladeisslippedonandclampedinto pin, unclampsthebracket andslidesthebladeoutof performed safely by asingleworker whosimply pullsthelocking allowing operatorstocutlengthfor increased versatility. 2,438mm), bladescanalsobeordered in10ft(3.05m) slugs, conveyor. Available inlengthsof18to96inches(457 address thecharacteristicsofspecifickindscargo for each MDAERESULTS MMEDIATE “During subsequentvisitswe’ve thatthearea observed is Plant managerspredict thattheupgradedbeltcleaningsystem The unitfeatures ano-toolreplacement process thatcanbe DC i Effective utilization of ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT alternative fuels

Interior view of the Plainfield Project tripper/ stacker with portal reclaimer.

The utilization of alternative fuels within various industries has purely for financial sake are over. Yes, they still have their place, been on a path of rapid expansion for the last 20 to 30 years, but a far larger constant has been added to the equation: new writes Pietro de Michieli, Chief Operating Officer – Bedeschi Spa. For emissions regulations. instance, cement producers have been pushing for a net negative In 2010, the US EPA finalized the National Emission Standards fuel cost for decades, which only a few plants have truly achieved for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) amendments to the and the Southeastern US has recently become the hotbed of standards for Portland cement manufacturing and emissions of biomass-based fuel sources for power generation or co-firing. mercury, total hydrocarbons (THC), hydrochloric acid (HCL) and As the world attempts to reduce its dependence on fossil-fuels, particulate matter (PM). In 2013, these new regulations became what was once considered waste has now become a driver for a law. This updated law, coupled with the New Source rapidly expanding industry which is attempting to combat the Performance Standards (NSPS) regulates NOx, (nitrogen oxides) global megatrend of climate change and resource scarcity. and SO2 (sulphur dioxide), and required cement plants to be compliant with the new standards. THE RECENT PAST After a round of lawsuits, modifications and amendments, As recently as 1986, Kurt E. Peray suggested that solid fuels in mostly championed by the Portland Cement Association, all US rotary kilns were generally coals: anthracite, bituminous, lignite cement plants should have demonstrated compliance as recently and coke, and that “several pre-heater kilns in various parts of as 9 September last year. the world are being used to dispose of old automobile tyres, But there’s more. In August of 2015, President Obama wood chips and even garbage for introduction into the back end authorized the new ‘Clean Power Plan’ to regulate CO2 1 of the kiln”. emissions from power plants. With the new emphasis on 2016 FEBRUARY Alternative fuels have now taken their place in the proverbial greenhouse gasses and their supposed contribution to global front end of the kiln. The times of focusing on alternative fuels warming, can the cement industry be far behind? Going back to Peray, utilizing coal as a fuel source under 1. Kurt E. Peray (1986) The Rotary Cement Kiln, Second Edition, stoichiometric conditions in a cement kiln would lead to Chemical Publishing, pp 38, 57-58. approximately 18% CO2 in the stack if there were no evolution DCi

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i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT world-wide cementproducers contributesasmuch as24.5%of possibility ofgeneratingcarbonoffsets. to areduction of overall emissions, reduced fuelcostsandthe material additives have reduced chemicalconstituentsthatlead the CO of CO egto ie 35ft 70ft 100tph 300tph 500ft(toetotoe) 1,225ft 1 Maximum reclaiming capacity Maximum stackingcapacity Height ofpiles 45° 4,800tonnes 4inches Width ofpiles Biomass 20%(surfacemoisture) 17–24pcf Total lengthofpile Section ofpiles Number ofpiles 4,400tonnes Volume ofthepilebody, noendcones Total volume stored Angle ofrepose Moisture content Material size Bulk density Material Today, wood chipsandbiomassusagefor oneofthemajor nature,By theirvery numerous alternative fuelsandraw 2 2 from theraw mixandasmuch as28%whenconsidering evolving from theraw mix. PLAINFIELD PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 2 supporting plant systems. supporting switchyard, stormwater storageandtreatment andbalanceof generator, coolingtower, ashsilo, scrubber, baghouse, electrical fluidized bedgasificationsystem, condensingsteamturbine materials. The biomassplantfeatures awood storageyard, demolition debris, recycled wood palletsandlandclearing utilizingwastewood fromclean energy constructionand project inPlainfield, Connecticutin2011togenerate37.5MWof GroupThe Enova Energy embarked onarenewable energy Plainfield Renewable /Enova Group Energy Energy C that are more flexibleandpermanentfixtures withintheplant. alternative fuelsnow require largerhandlingandstoragesystems their fuelinputneeds covered storagehallcanhousefive days offuel. reclaimer. Prepared fuelisdelivered totheplantwhere the system consistingofanover-head tripper/stacker andaportal Leidos, Inc. websitepages 3 Engineering. an overview. 5thBSMEInternationalConference on Thermal plantperformance:of alternativefuelsonthecementmanufacturing Azad Rahman, M.G.2 Rasul, M.M.KKhan, S. Sharma(2013). Impact S STUDIES ASE Bedeschi America, Inc., wasselectedfor thefuelhandling 2 . Consequently, thelow heatvaluesof 3 Bedeschi BELP– portal reclaimer.portal O BUILD THE FUTURE T AS OM THE P T FR G THE BES AKIN TA … T 908… T CE 1 SINCE 1908… TAKING THE BEST FROM THE PAST TO BUILD THE FUTURE THE PAST THE BEST FROM TAKING SINCESIN 1908… SIN

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i ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT residue. system completewithdustsuppression. comprises areceiving feeder, storagefacilitiesandabulkhandling capable ofhandlingadiverse array offuels. The system propose amulti-fuel handlingsystemfor itsfacilitywhichis A Middle Easterncementcompany asked BedeschiSpAto Middle-East cementplant electrical equipment, namely motors, switches andpumpskids. explosions, Bedeschiwaswere required tosupply Class2/Div2 (see picture onp133). Duetothepotentialofwood dust blades withalengthof2metres andboomlengthof25metres 1,200mm beltandthe(PAL reclaimer P200/21+4)portal has it fpls()3 13 31 7.9 38 27 18 140 31 12.1 24 38 6.5 Olive residue 200 31 12.1 50 shale Oil 12 38 150 68 200 12.1 31 Petcoke 75 12 38 Reclaim rate(tph) Stacking rate(tph) 68 Height ofpiles(m) Coal Width ofpiles(m) Total pilelength(m) 3 Section ofpiles(m Stored volumes (tonnes) Resting angle(º) Moisture (%) Grain size(mm) Bulk density(t/m Material: Bedeschi PAL reclaimer. P—portal The alternative fuelsarrive viasemi-truckandare loadedonto The fuelstobehandledare: coal, petcoke, oilshaleandolive The Bedeschi(TRP9/1200)overhead tripperstacker utilizesa 3 . . . 0.44 0.8 0.9 0.8 ) 2 8 8 8 122 187 187 187 ) × 0002 10,000 MIDDLE-EAST CEMENTPLANTPROJECT DATA × ,0 2 7,000 reclaimer affords quickpile changes. this project, thefuelsrequire minimalmixingandBedeschi reclaimer whenthemoisture isinexcessof12%. Inthecaseof duty. As isstandard, Bedeschiprefers toutilizeabucket-type reclaimerportal wasdeterminedtobethemosteffective for the storage hall. fuel. A totalof50,000tonnesfuelare housedwithinthe conveyor toatripper/stacker toproperly buildtheninepilesof the fuels, ifrequired. From there, thefuelstravel viabelt a surfacefeeder toanoptionaldoubleroller crusherfor sizingof v v v v Bedeschi supply toinclude: Given thediversity ofmoisture withinthefuels, abucket-type surface feeder CNT14/2500; reclaimer typeBELP250/30+4; stacker typeSTK22/800; double roller crushertypeRL450/1500(optional); × ,0 2 1,500 × 1,500 i FEBRUARY 2016

ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT 133 DC i DC dual stacker with tripper: STK 31/1200; with tripper: dual stacker P 260/22+12; PAL dual portal reclaimers: and panel; cabin with control and controls. automation electrical, The investigation revealed that the material being received at the material being received that revealed The investigation the blades and the a fix for Bedeschi proposed Ultimately, scope includes: America’s Bedeschi UMMARY 4 website pages Energy Justice Network, turning gob piles, 5 Gobco mining coal waste Bristol Courier, Herald 2010 posted March 7, website, into cash. v v v v S materials fuels and raw friendly on environmentally focus Today’s challenges in the field of material ever-increasing presents Bedeschi has been handling sticky 100 years, over For handling. the tile and brick industries and for clays and high moisture efficiency to increase development in product to invest continues The customers. its world-wide line for and enhance its product and the anticipated fuels common fuels of today global needs for to Bedeschi like diligent company an ever requires tomorrow for The company material handling issues. of difficult abreast keep to the challenges that will emerge in the next looks forward centuries. blade-type reclaimer was taken. Commissioning issues quickly issues Commissioning taken. was reclaimer blade-type the true into investigation complete a furtherled to and more material. of the nature tended to be clay The as 32% clay. a much the plant contained angles of repose and exhibited compactable highly non-flowing, flowing the coal from prohibited The clay and 90°. 75º between to the primary‘pusher’ boom boom. reclaim the secondaryfrom a blades in to reclaim the forced the compact clay In addition, stresses additional which exerted digging-mode, aggressive more in the blades. caused cracking and ultimately resources. managed its fuel proactively customer has more equipment Bedeschi’s of the materials, evaluation a proper Given and these issues reclaimer, a bucket-type been have choice would arisen. not have would 2 5 VIRGINIA CITY PROJECT DATA CITY PROJECT VIRGINIA These piles can contain millions of tonnes of low These piles can contain millions of tonnes 4 bag filter (ATEX): 120 BV 100, 120 BV 64, 120 BV 64; and BV 64; 120 BV 64, 120 BV 100, 120 (ATEX): bag filter automation and controls. electrical, belt conveyors NG: 800/584 , 800/507, 650/104, 650/269; 650/104, 800/507, , 800/584 NG: belt conveyors This project proved how just important how the material proved This project The Virginia City Hybrid Energy example. Center is just one The Bedeschi PAL P — portal reclaimer. PAL Bedeschi Width of piles Height of piles stacking capacityMaximum capacity reclaiming Maximum 950tph 950tph 125ft 48.5ft Number of pilesSection of piles length of piles Total 2 1,253ft 3,035ft Material size contentMoisture Angle of repose stored volume Total 9% 2 inches 72,000 tonnes 38° MaterialBulk density 50–65pcf Gob Coal assessment is. From the table below, one can see that the the table below, From assessment is. engineers seems of the owner’s two material as described by a the decision to provide Based upon this, benign. reasonably v v v Gob is a waste coal that is the low-energy discards of the coal Gob is a waste coal that is the low-energy discards mostly These waste coal piles accumulated mining industry. Virginia Pennsylvania,West 1900 and 1970 in western between and Kentucky. Gob as a fuel Gob as a calorific value fuel that can potentially be recovered and be recovered calorific value fuel that can potentially plants or other energy-intensive power in coal-fired processed systems. pyro-processing plant will be generating power coal-fired The 585 megawatt millions of tonnes of waste coal that was not electricity from marketable. previously INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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