Originally Posted by edand

Establishment of an integrated terminal for tanker and railroad:

Hi all,

I am seeking solutions regarding an establishment of an integrated terminal

for cargo train and bulk tanker.

The solution should provide a profitable solution from the perspective of the

transportation company and promote the effectivness of the train company.

Which option can be relevant?

Thanks,

Edan

ALL portions of an algebra problem are relevant!!!

What your asking for is something that a consultant is paid for to examine.

Its simply a real estate problem which follows the old saying LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!

It follows the simple requirements delivering goods at the lowest posssible cost per ton mile

and having a nearby market for same. ■

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Reinhard Wohlbier

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Dear edan,

terminals

Are you referring to an import terminal where sea ships are unloaded and cargo is transferred into trans and bulk tankers?

cargo train and bulk tanker:

Are you referring to a cement terminal?

More info is needed to understand your plans and to formulate a reply.

Let us know

Teus ■

Dear edan,

Designing a terminal as you describe, is not that complicated.

-List the ways of transportation, which need to be connected and the (interrupted) mass flows, together with the material properties.

-Investigate the available technologies of unloading and loading (also in respect to the local climate conditions)

-Design a railroad shunting yard that separates the incoming product flows from the outgoing product flows

-Assess the need for intermediate storage

-List the local regulations for environmental impact

-Contact a well-established consultancy firm for a design quote.

This is just a matter of inviting the company executives for a pleasant meal together.

Success

Teus ■

this truly plays an important role in the logistics of crude oil and natural gas. Like underground storage, they can help reduce the impact of demand spikes on power generation, and are increasingly becoming a key energy trading tool.. ■

I cannot decipher the intent of the original question which actually becomes even less coherent as attempts are made to be more specific.

One minute there is talk of plastic powder and cement then somebody chips in with underground oil and gas storage.

It looked like the questioner originally wanted a design for an all-singing-all-dancing port based on a 3 line specification. If things are allowed to continue he will probably be disappointed when it doesn't materialise.

I've wasted far too much time already, even in tropical retirement. ■