Challenges for Dry Bulk Terminals in Developing

Regions

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

Nectar Group Limited

Changing Dynamics

Economic Difficulties in developed regions Impact on growth in the Far EastChanges in Fleet characteristics Changing trade patternsNew sources of supply

Terminal Developments

Three Fundamental areas:

Supply of material Terminal FunctionLoading & Scheduling

of Vessels

Complex Relationships

•Railway authorities

•Land owners•The town

•Politics•Conflicting interests

•Multiple clients•Agreements throughout the logistics chain

•Consultants

•Port Owner•Concessionaire company

•Terminal Operator

The port Users/clients

Local Authorities

Government

Supply of Material

Renovation of supply lines

Adequate capacityManagement &

scheduling Contingency plans

The Right Design ?

o Design versus practical

o Avoiding bottlenecks

Ship LoadersSplitter Bin

Excavators

Hoppers

Hoppers

Hoppers

Stacker

Stock Yard

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

Area 200A – CV-200-01, Stacker

Area 300A – CV-300-01, TS-300-01

Area 400 – Civil, Utilities and Electrical/Automation

Water PlantElectrical and ControlRoom

TCC8 – Commissioning Breakdown

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

Area 200C – Hoppers, CV-200-04, CV-200-05Area 300B – CV-300-02, TS-300-02

Area 100B – Excavators

Area 500 – Sampling Station

Area 200D – CV-200-06, Splitter Bin

Area 200E – Front Loaders

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

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

How to avoid costly mistakes ?

Thank you

www.nectargroup.net

Nectar Group Limited1 Ashton Gate

Ashton RoadHarold Wood

RomfordRM3 8UF

Tel: +44 1708 386 555Fax: +44 1708 386 665

E-mail: nectar.uk@nectargroup,net