CONTAINERS and CONTAINER TERMINAL BRAJDICA

An intermodal container (also container, freight container, ISO

container, shipping container, hi-cube container, box, conex box and sea can) is
a standardized reusable steel box used for the safe, efficient and secure storage
and movement of materials and products within a
global containerized intermodal freight transport system. "Intermodal" indicates
that the container can be moved from one mode of transport to another
(from ship, to rail, to truck) without unloading and reloading the contents of the
container.
Aggregate container capacity is often expressed in twenty-foot equivalent
units (TEU) which is a unit of capacity equal to one standard 20 ft × 8 ft (6.10 m
× 2.44 m) (length × width) container.

A 40-foot (12.19 m) long shipping container. Each

of the eight corners has a simple twistlock fitting for stacking, locking and
craning
A typical container has doors fitted at one end, and is constructed
of corrugated weathering steel. They could be stacked up to seven units high. At
each of the eight corners are castings with openings for twistlock fasteners.

Corner casting on a shipping container. The twistlock proper is done through a

larger oval hole on the bottom.

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Swap body units use many of the same mounting fixings as Intermodal
containers, but have folding legs under their frame so that they can be moved
between trucks without using a crane. They are generally lighter in weight. The
containers flex during transport.
Transshipment or transhipment is the shipment of goods or containers to an
intermediate destination, then to yet another destination.
Transshipment usually takes place in transport hubs. Much international
transshipment also takes place in designated customs areas, thus avoiding the
need for customs checks or duties, otherwise a major hindrance for efficient
transport.
A container terminal is a facility where cargo
containers are transshipped between different transport vehicles, for onward
transportation. The transshipment may be between container ships and land
vehicles, for example trains or trucks, in which case the terminal is described as
a maritime container terminal. Alternatively the transshipment may be between
land vehicles, typically between train and truck, in which case the terminal is
described as an inland container terminal.
Maritime container terminals tend to be part of a larger port, and the biggest
maritime container terminals can be found situated around major harbours.
Inland container terminals tend to be located in or near major cities, with good
rail connections to maritime container terminals.
Both maritime and inland container terminals usually provide storage facilities
for both loaded and empty containers. Loaded containers are stored for relatively
short periods, whilst waiting for onward transportation, whilst unloaded
containers may be stored for longer periods awaiting their next use. Containers
are normally stacked for storage, and the resulting stores are known as container
stacks.

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THE PORT OF RIJEKA

The Port of Rijeka, situated in the northern part of the Bay of Kvarner, is the
largest seaport in Croatia, the second economic centre and third largest Croatian
city. Its strategic location, a point in which the Adriatic Sea reaches
northernmost into the European continent, makes Rijeka the most suitable and
natural connection to the Central European markets.

CONTAINER TERMINAL BRAJDICA

The container terminal Brajdica is located on the Sušak side of the Rječina river
mouth. Ever since its first phase became operational, 25 years ago, there has
been a continual increase of the container throughput at the terminal Brajdica,
with the highest value achieved in 2008 when more than 170,000 TEU were
handled. The estimated capacity figures of the existing terminal facility do not
exceed 250,000 TEU per annum, which is primarily due to rather limited
container stacking area. In spite of the recession, it is expected that container
traffic will continue to grow. This calls for the construction of a new developed
terminal area and new quay to meet the increased container traffic. With the
new, recently built 14.5 m deep berth, it will be possible to accommodate larger
container mother vessels.

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In order to improve terminal operational ability, construction of the II phase will
provide for the following:

A – Extension of quay
A new 328 m long quay and a new stacking and handling area provide
for 50,000 m2 of storage facility. This new terminal complex, will
double the container stacking capacity when completely developed. With
the purchase of additional container handling equipment, it will be
possible to receive and load/discharge two large container ships at the
same time and at the same quay.
B – Main terminal gate
A new office building of the terminal main gate, located at the
connection with the road D-404, will improve and facilitate the trucks
flow to and from the terminal.
C – Railway station for containers
A platform arranged for the preparation of containers before loading
/unloading from the railway trucks, will allow for a faster and more
efficient handling of a larger number of containers.
D - Repair and maintenance service
Repair and maintenance workshop for cargo handling equipment
comprises all necessary facilities, warehouses, offices and the likes. The
repair and maintenance procedures to be applied shall be environment
friendly and in compliance with the Croatian legislation dealing with
environmental protection.