Challenges for Dry Bulk Terminals

in Developing Regions
 Nectar Group Limited

 Established since 1972 with Head Office in the U.K.

 Key areas of business: Bulk Handling, Bagging, Bulk Terminal Management,

Expediting, Inland Logistics and Technical Consultancy

 Over 40 years of experience in developing regions

 Worked over 70 countries and 145 different locations

 Annually over 8 million tonnes handled

 Owner and manager of large fleet of bulk handling equipment

 Changing Dynamics

 Economic Difficulties in developed regions

 Impact on growth in the Far East
 Changes in Fleet characteristics
 Changing trade patterns
 New sources of supply
 Terminal Developments

Three Fundamental areas:

 Supply of material
 Terminal Function
 Loading & Scheduling of
Vessels
 Complex Relationships

• Port Owner • Multiple clients

• Concessionaire company • Agreements
• Terminal Operator throughout the
logistics chain
• Consultants

The port Users/clients

Local
Government
Authorities

• Politics • Railway authorities

• Conflicting interests • Land owners
• The town
 Supply of Material

Renovation of supply
lines
Adequate capacity
Management &
scheduling
Contingency plans
 The Right Design ?

TCC8 – Commissioning Breakdown

Excavators

Hoppers
Hoppers

Ship Loaders
Splitter Bin
Stacker

o Design versus practical Stock Yard

o Avoiding bottlenecks
Hoppers

Area 100A – Hoppers, CV-100-01, CV-100-02

Electrical and Control Water Plant
Area 100B – Excavators Room

Area 200A – CV-200-01, Stacker

Area 200B – Hoppers, CV-200-02, CV-200-03

Area 300A – CV-300-01, TS-300-01

Area 200C – Hoppers, CV-200-04, CV-200-05

Area 300B – CV-300-02, TS-300-02

Area 200D – CV-200-06, Splitter Bin

Area 400 – Civil, Utilities and Electrical/Automation

Area 200E – Front Loaders Area 500 – Sampling Station

Suitability of Berth
 Equipment & Materials

 Lifetime consideration
 Budget or safety
 Quality control
 Fit for local circumstances
 Vessel Planning

 Berth availability
 Port demands & priorities
 Safe access
 Extreme weather
Operational Challenges
 Technical Challenges

 Documentation
 Warranty issues
 Design deficiencies
 Local labour training &
retention
 Stock Management
 How to avoid costly mistakes ?

 Take a long term view

 Consider & link all elements of logistical chain with
emphasis on local & regional circumstances
 The cheapest is not always the best option
 Never relinquish quality control
 Get the terminal operator involved from the design
stage
 Nectar Group Limited
1 Ashton Gate
Ashton Road
Harold Wood
Thank you Romford
RM3 8UF

Tel: +44 1708 386 555

Fax: +44 1708 386 665
www.nectargroup.net E-mail: nectar.uk@nectargroup,net