Projects

Port of Ploče, Croatia

Multi-product Bulk Cargo Terminal

From November 2007 through February 2011, Marcel Veilleux led a multi-national team of Cardno, egis BCEOM and Hidroelectra- Projekt resources in providing comprehensive engineering and design for a new multi-product bulk cargo terminal at the Port of Ploče.

Under separate contract to the port operator, Marcel supported the design and procurement of material handling equipment and associated control systems.

Key Services Provided

Operational analysis
Performance criteria development
Material handling equipment selection
Facility layouts

Capital and operating cost estimates
Technical specifications for equipment
Tender documents for procurement

New traveling grab bucket ship unloader Capacity: 2000 tph

Facility Highlights

Built on a “greenfield” site and commissioned in late 2018, the facility both imports (metallurgical coal, iron ore, bauxite) and imports/re-exports (steam coal, petroleum coke). The design allows for future expansion to handle other materials and increase throughput.

Project Approach

Design of all material handling systems including ship loading and unloading, product stockpiling and reclaiming and railcar loading.
Project coordination covering material handling, marine structures, roads, rail, foundations, building, utilities and environmental protection.
Preparation of tender documents and technical specifications for traveling ship loader, traveling grab bucket ship unloaders, traveling/slewing/luffing stacker, luffing bucketwheel reclaimer, train loading station, conveyors and control systems.
Support for equipment procurement including tender evaluation and contract negotiations.