Agribusiness

Export Grain Terminal

Hamilton, Ontario
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Project Overview

FWS Group developed an advanced Export Grain Terminal designed to handle high volumes of grain efficiently and support multiple transportation methods. The facility was built with a focus on flexibility, high throughput capacity, and advanced technologies to meet the demands of the grain export industry. This project enables the terminal to process large quantities of grain quickly while maintaining operational efficiency.

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Project Goals

The key goals of the Export Grain Terminal project were to:

  • Create a facility capable of receiving and processing large quantities of grain.
  • Implement systems that support seamless and simultaneous truck, rail, and vessel operations.
  • Enhance operational efficiency and optimize grain drying and storage processes.
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Tools

Technologies and Innovations

Several innovative systems were incorporated into the terminal’s design:

  • High Throughput Capacity: The terminal is capable of receiving 400 trucks per day, ensuring that grain can be processed and exported quickly.
  • Dual Lane Truck and Hybrid Truck/Rail Receiving: A dual lane truck receiving system and a hybrid truck/rail receiving configuration enable simultaneous unloading from both trucks and railcars, improving efficiency.
  • RFID Card Reader System: An RFID card reader system optimizes traffic flow and ensures accurate tracking of trucks and railcars entering and exiting the terminal.
  • Continuous Flow Grain Drying: The terminal includes a continuous flow grain drying system with a throughput of 4,700 bushels per hour, maintaining grain quality during drying.
  • Steel Storage Capacity: With a total steel storage capacity of 50,920 metric tonnes, the terminal can store significant quantities of grain, meeting both current and future needs.
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Project Timeline

Several innovative systems were incorporated into the terminal’s design:

  • High Throughput Capacity: The terminal is capable of receiving 400 trucks per day, ensuring that grain can be processed and exported quickly.
  • Dual Lane Truck and Hybrid Truck/Rail Receiving: A dual lane truck receiving system and a hybrid truck/rail receiving configuration enable simultaneous unloading from both trucks and railcars, improving efficiency.
  • RFID Card Reader System: An RFID card reader system optimizes traffic flow and ensures accurate tracking of trucks and railcars entering and exiting the terminal.
  • Continuous Flow Grain Drying: The terminal includes a continuous flow grain drying system with a throughput of 4,700 bushels per hour, maintaining grain quality during drying.
  • Steel Storage Capacity: With a total steel storage capacity of 50,920 metric tonnes, the terminal can store significant quantities of grain, meeting both current and future needs.
Results

Results

The Export Grain Terminal project successfully created a high-capacity facility with the ability to manage large volumes of grain. The design and technological innovations integrated into the terminal resulted in streamlined operations, enhancing grain handling, drying, and storage efficiency. The terminal’s ability to process up to 1,500 metric tonnes per hour of grain and accommodate simultaneous unloading from trucks, rail, and vessels has significantly improved operational productivity.

The Export Grain Terminal project exemplifies FWS Group’s ability to design and build complex, high-capacity facilities for the agribusiness industry. With a focus on flexibility and efficiency, the terminal supports high throughput grain handling, integrates advanced drying systems, and provides ample storage capacity. The project contributes to optimizing grain export operations and improving overall efficiency.

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