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The Kaskaskia River
Revving the Economic Engine
Fullen Dock Reporting Tonnage Port Calcite Collaborative
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The Kaskaskia River
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Fullen Dock Serving Mid-South Region
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Sennebogen Expands Training Network Courses
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Duluth Seaway Port Authority Adds Government and Environmental Affairs Director; Great Lakes Towing Hosts Networking Event
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Carnival Cruise Lines, Port of New Orleans Ink Five-Year Extension
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Significant Order for Liebherr Mobile Harbor Cranes
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Revving the Economic Engine
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Impala Terminals Burnside’s State-of-the-Art Facility Now Fully Operational on Lower Mississippi
22 IRPT, NWC Stress Importance of Reporting Tonnage
By Aimee Andres, IRPT Administrative Coordinator
24 Illinois Governor Signs Legislation Expanding America’s Central Port
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The Kaskaskia River Revving the Economic Engine
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This handling facility, KRPD 1, at New Athens, originally served to send coal by barge to the Mississippi River, and then to users. Today, it accepts delivery of some 1 million tons of scrubber limestone every year, for delivery to the nearby new Prairie State Power Plant. This photo shows two important aspects of the KRPD strategic plan – commercial transportation of bulk commodities, and in the foreground, recreational boating.
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n the great fabric of federal government expenditures, $100,000 may be little more than pocket change. But that’s a critical amount the Kaskaskia Regional Port District (KRPD) received in 2012, in partnership with Randolph County. The grant became available in the wake of damages caused by Hurricane Ike in 2008 – and it is having impact far out of proportion to its dollars and cents size. The money was dedicated to developing a wide ranging strategic plan to further develop the Port District as a regional
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economic and quality of life engine. It merges interests in Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties, along the lower 36 miles of the Kaskaskia and up the Illinois side of the Mississippi River up to the Kellogg Terminal. Port District General Manager Ed Weilbacher described the study and where it points. Weilbacher said, “… the study has sought out and incorporated inputs from numerous groups through no fewer than 36 meetings since July 2013. They have included government enti-
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The confluence of the Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers is seen here, with the Kaskaskia River Lock and Dam, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in the distance.
ties, businesses, recreation and environmental interests.” One benefit from the grant has been the first highly detailed maps of the entire Port District. The KRPD now has a family of digital maps that is proving invaluable in planning new facilities with a detailed understanding of the “lay of the land” involved. One map product is an 11-foot long map of the river from Fayetteville to the Mississippi River, and up to the Kellogg Port on the Mississippi. Land ownership is displayed, coded for private, public and port district property, as well as ground 2014 Issue 3
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contours at 5 foot intervals. “Everyone who sees it is amazed,” said, KRPD General Manager Weilbacher. The strategic vision for the region includes several goals. They are divided into: transportation, recreation, and environmental concerns, including water supply. But according to Weilbacher, “They all point in the same direction – an enhanced economy and quality of life for the three-county region.” Until the Lock and Dam near the mouth of the Kaskaskia went into operation in 1974, the river ran pretty much freely on its 325 mile course from near Champaign. It was briefly held up at two dams, forming manmade lakes, Shelbyville and Carlyle. From the latter though, it flowed unimpeded to the Mississippi. It ran low in dry periods and flooded during wet times. But work to straighten the channel upstream to Fayetteville, 8
combined with the lock and dam to guarantee a depth of at least nine feet of water in the navigation channel, made the river a valuable transportation corridor for barge traffic. That in turn, promoted development of coal and grain handling facilities and several other industries. The latest is the new 1600 MW Prairie State coal-fired electrical generating plant. The Prairie State plant gets its coal from an underground, onsite mine. But the river allows a million ton of limestone for emission control at the plant to be delivered annually by barge. “One challenge to promoting business in the KRPD has been uncertainty,” Weilbacher said. “Federal funding has dredged the channel and operated and maintained the lock and dam. But in recent years, this funding has periodically been restricted and irregular,” he added. With uncertainty for long term maintenance
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transport corridors. “The Kaskaskia would be part of the M-55 Marine Highway that runs from the Illinois River to the Gulf of Mexico,” Weilbacher said. The KRPD is also surveying and building information on large plots of land along the river that could be developed by businesses that would use barge transportation capabilities, and marketing them to potential businesses. Unlike other St. Louis region port districts, the area contains numerous large tracts of land (300-plus acres) that may attract new businesses. Current examples of future business expansion are plans for two new terminals on the river. One is at Fayetteville, which is at the upstream end of the navigation channel. The other lies between Evansville and the Lock and Dam. Recreation is already an important aspect of the Kaskaskia River. Boat docks and launching ramps promote waterborne activity. In addition, the strategic plan is exploring enhanced access to land for activities including hiking and hunting. Water quality initiatives are key elements to the river’s health too. Controlling silt from head cutting of the navigation channel, as well as from farming and develTwo barges are pushed down the Kaskaskia River by a diesel powered tow boat. Each barge is 195 feet long, 35 feet wide, and can carry 1,500 tons of cargo – the equal of 15 rail cars or 60 semi truck loads.
of navigation capabilities, businesses have been reluctant to commit to the region. That in turn further hindered support for funding. The KRPD is pushing hard to build certainty through the federal Water Resources, Reform and Development Act. Another part of building certainty for business investment is ensuring the KRPD is an integral part of the recently developed Department of Transportation initiative to expand the use of the America’s navigable waterways. The purpose of this push – dubbed “America’s Marine Highway Plan” -- is to relieve congestion on land based 2014 Issue 3
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Evansville is the home of a Gateway FS grain handling facility and several recreation facilities on the Kaskaskia River.
opment, and managing fertilizer run-off from agriculture are key goals. The river must be a reliable source of clean water for numerous communities and businesses. The strategic plan also recognizes that while river barge transportation is the least costly and environmentally sensitive way to move bulk commodities and some industrial materials, its capability ends at the river bank. So the plan seeks to better integrate other forms of transportation – road and rail -- to work effectively together. This goal to enhance intermodal transportation includes possibly developing a fuel pipeline from Fayetteville to Scott Air 10
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Force Base, supporting strategically placed additional rail connections to main rail lines, and possibly developing the Rt. 3 – Rt. 154 corridor into a four-lane highway. Another possible long-term consideration is raising the level of the river, perhaps as much as a foot. This will require a detailed study of environmental impacts, and possible added strength and gate height at the lock and dam a mile upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River. This would enable barges to be loaded more heavily, sinking 10 feet into the water versus the current limit of 9 feet. Each inch of added draft equals 14 tons of added cargo capacity on a stan2014 Issue 3
dard 35 by 195-foot barge. The added water height would also enhance water supplies and wildlife habitat. Strategy is a planning methodology, first, to understand all parts of a challenge. It gathers facts, identifies best ways forward, analyzes strengths and weaknesses, and builds a coherent and comprehensive plan that offers the best possibility of success. This what the Kaskaskia Regional Port District is doing with its draft plan – seeing the future and planning to get there. Anyone interested in reading more about the draft plan in its 107 page entirety can do so by visiting at the District’s website: kaskaskiaport.com. IP
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Fullen Dock Serving Mid-South Region
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ullen Dock and Warehouse is a full-service intermodal river terminal and warehouse facility located at Mile 740 of the lower Mississippi River. Fullen Dock’s terminal is equipped to handle transportation and storage needs for a variety of clients within the Mid-South. Since 1979, the company has worked with barge brokers, freight forwarders and manufacturers requiring barge, harbor and tug services, as well as transshipment, trucking and storage. Fullen Dock’s all-inclusive terminal provides convenient access to six docks with simultaneous on- and off-loading capabilities for aggregate stone, bulk materials, plate steel, ferro alloys, steel, limestone, super sacks, steel coils and structural steel. Moreover, Fullen Dock has the capability to provide an inland waterway container-on-barge service for the Port of Memphis. During the historic Mid-South Flood of 2011, Fullen Dock’s terminal and docks remained fully operational for customers, as well as those who needed immediate dock access in the area. The terminal’s location above the 100-year flood plain, coupled with Fullen Dock’s 24-inch hydraulic dredge, allows its docks to be accessible even with the lowest or highest river levels. This gives the operation a significant competitive advantage. In addition to dock access, Fullen Dock offers harbor and tug services through the company’s partnership with Port 740, Inc. Averaging more than 25 years of experience and exceeding Coast Guard regulations, the company’s tug pilots work around the clock to move more than one and a half million tons of cargo each year through Fullen Dock’s tug services, which offers a fleeting capacity of 60 barges. Fullen Dock provides additional delivery solutions for freight through it’s relationship with trucking partner Jimmy T. Wood. Offering more than 50 years of experience and an expansive trucking fleet, Jimmy T. Wood plans the most efficient, reliable and cost-effective route to ensure timely delivery any2014 Issue 3
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where in the continental United States. The company is also equipped with cranes, conveyors, excavators and a 100-ton trailer to support any additional shipping needs. Together with partner North Memphis Warehousing, Fullen Dock offers customers more than 500,000 square feet of inside storage, 750,000 square feet of outside storage and 75,000 square feet of climatecontrolled storage in a fully fenced, 640-acre facility that is monitored by security 24 hours a day. In addition to storage, the company offers tracking, inventory management, logistics and packaging. Furthermore, Fullen Dock operates aggregate-supply service Fullen Stone. As one of the largest compre-
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hensive providers in the Mid-South, Fullen Stone offers fill sand, limestone roadbase, concrete aggregate, rip rap and agricultural limestone. Through an on-site fleet of delivery trucks and more than 100,000 tons of inventory, Fullen Stone consistently provides fair pricing and reliable delivery. With its terminal situated immediately north of Downtown Memphis, Fullen Dock is strategically located near the junction of I-40 and I-55, with open rail access to CSXT, Burlington Northern, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Combine that with close proximity to the busiest cargo airport in the world, and it’s evident as to why Fullen Dock’s location makes it the ideal intermodal transportation hub. IP
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Sennebogen Expands Training Network Courses
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hen Sennebogen opened its new headquarters in Stanley, NC, in 2009, the facility was equipped with one of America’s premier OEM Training Centers for heavy equipment. Since then, over 1,000 technicians have attended the hands-on courses in material handler maintenance and troubleshooting. The Training Center has also provided specialized instruction to dealer sales representatives, and now
offers courses for machine operators and parts specialists. As a result, Sennebogen customers are supported by one of the industry’s most knowledgeable and accessible service support networks. The Training Center was an integral 16
part of the original design for the new head office and warehouse, which recently expanded to 100,000 square feet under one roof. The actual Center is a wholly selfcontained facility at the rear of the building, complete with a separate entrance and its own kitchen. This design was chosen specifically to “firewall” attendees from office and warehouse operations, and minimize their distraction from training activities. Meeting rooms and classrooms are all equipped with the computer networking and projection technology required for today’s interactive instruction methods. The Center is built on two levels, including an upper viewing gallery that overlooks a large machine bay. This 3-tiered bay allows trainers to bring almost any Sennebogen machine indoors, including the 200,000 lb. 870 model. The Operator Machine Familiarization and Parts Training Programs are the latest additions to the curriculum. Like the original technician and sales programs, the Operator Familiarization and Parts courses are open to all dealer staff and inlandportmagazine.com • @inlandportmag
customers without charge. Attendees are responsible only for their own transportation and evening meals. Course schedules are updated and distributed to dealers and regional sales managers throughout the year. The Operator Machine Familiarization Program provides a full two-day course on the controls and best practices for working with Sennebogen machines. Along with orientation to features within the operator station, attendees are instructed in morning walkaround inspections, safety guidelines and proper loading procedures to prevent damage to magnets and grapples. Parts training focuses on identifying and ordering parts more efficiently using manuals and schematics. According to Sennebogen’s long-time Service Manager, Jim Westlake, the courses are a great investment. “You don’t have to commit to a long series of courses to support the product line,” he explains. “The high level of commonality of systems across our model range adds a lot of value to the training you get here. When you learn one machine, you learn them all.” Visit sennebogen-na.com. IP 2014 Issue 3
Duluth Seaway Port Authority Adds Government and Environmental Affairs Director
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he Duluth Seaway Port Authority recetly welcomed its new Government and Environmental Affairs Director. Deborah DeLuca is distinguished expert on redevelopment projects and environmental policy. She officially joined the staff on July 29. DeLuca is a founding board member of Minnesota Brownfields, a nonprofit established to ensure the effective reuse of brownfield sites across the state. As principal of DeLuca Strategies for 14 years, she has provided advice to public, private and non-profit sector clients. Her areas of expertise include grant-writing, development/implementation of funding strategies, project management, government relations and outreach education. Over the course of her career, DeLuca has secured over $25 million in state, local and federal funding for clients and helped manage over 40 of those associated grants. Port Authority Executive Director Vanta Coda pointed to DeLuca’s unique blend of management credentials and public policy expertise in making the announcement. “Rare is it to find one individual skilled at navigating the equally complex environmental and political landscapes. Deb joins our leadership team at a strategic time, when our economic development mission is at the fore. As we embark on redevelopment ventures on the waterfront and in other parts of the city, the Port Authority will rely heavily on her expertise in interpreting environmental regulations and legislative policy plus grant execution to leverage projects to successful outcomes.” DeLuca brings to this leadership position over 25 years of public and private sector experience in the U.S. and abroad. She began her career as a hydrogeologist with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture after which she went to work with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), becoming supervisor of its Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) Program in 1996. During that timeframe, she also helped organize an international exchange program and served as lecturer on environmental policy for masters-level engineers in the Institute Nationale Agronomie in Paris, France. She spent two years as Site Redevelopment Supervisor for Braun Intertec Corp. in Minneapolis before launching her own consulting company in 2000. DeLuca is enthusiastic about starting this new chapter in her career. “This is an incredible opportunity for me. My family loves the history, the beauty of the Twin Ports and the amazing access to outdoor amenities. I am thrilled to join the Duluth Seaway Port Authority team; I especially enjoy situations where collaborative problem-solving is needed to resolve complex issues. I look forward to helping with the strategic redevelopment of this region’s compromised assets with a goal of returning them to the economic development stream.” IP 2014 Issue 3
Great Lakes Towing Hosts Networking Event
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he Great Lakes Towing Company recently hosted a WIRE-Net networking event at Great Lakes Shipyard to celebrate manufacturing and innovation in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Over 100 attendees gathered on the banks of the Cuyahoga River on a gorgeous evening to connect with other manufacturing professionals and forge new relationships to continue to grow and strengthen the local manufacturing community. In addition to a cocktail reception, attendees were treated to tours of the shipyard and detailed explanations of some of the new services/tools that Great Lakes Shipyard has added to their business offering. This included an overview of new equipment such as: Koike Aronson Plate Pro Extreme Plasma Burning Table. Kalmar DCE 150-12 33,000 lbs. Forklift Boom Truck, Manitex 35100C Crane mounted on a new 2013 Freightliner SD-108 Chassis Telescopic Material Handler 8,000 lbs. SkyTrac 8042 Scissorlift 27 ft. SkyJack SJ7127 with Diesel Engine (2) Telescopic Boom, 66 ft. Jib, 4wd, SkyJack SJ66T Telescopic Boom, 45 ft. Jib, 4wd, SkyJack SJ45T Portable Light Plant 20KW 60HZ Generator Terex The highlight of the evening came at 6:30pm when Tug ILLINOIS assisted the M/V American Courage along side the shipyard dock for all attendees to witness. When asked why events such as these are important, president of the Towing Company, Joe Starck stated, “It’s a great opportunity to meet our local friends and neighbors, showcase our facilities and equipment, and talk about our mutual skills and capabilities within the Cleveland manufacturing community. This is a city that is thriving in so many ways – the business environment has become so favorable for companies like ours to continue to succeed and grow. And the people and businesses right here in Northeast Ohio inspire us to generate new inventive solutions that we can use in the maritime industry. It was a very nice evening, and a pleasure to get better acquainted with the members of WIRE-Net.” IP
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Carnival Cruise Lines, Port of New Orleans Ink Five-Year Extension
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he Port of New Orleans and Carnival Cruise Lines signed a new agreement that will keep the world’s largest cruise line sailing at least two ships year-round from New Orleans through 2019. The new agreement supersedes a 2013 three-year extension and offers three one-year options that could guarantee Carnival homeports at least two ships of equal or greater size than the Dream Class and Fantasy Class ships
sailing from the Port today through 2022. The new agreement began July 1, 2014.“This is a clear demonstration of Carnival’s belief in New Orleans as one of its top home ports,” said Port President and CEO Gary LaGrange. “We look forward to helping Carnival grow its business in the Crescent City for the long-term.”
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“Carnival is excited to continue our outstanding relationship with the Port of New Orleans,” said Gerry Cahill, president and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines. “We greatly value the professionalism of our partners at the port, the ease of operating from New Orleans and the tremendous support we receive from the local community and our valued travel agent partners. Our guests – particularly those from Louisiana - love cruising from the Crescent City and we look forward to continuing our New Orleans program for many years to come.” “Taking a cruise from New Orleans means a vacation both here and abroad,” said Mark Romig, President and CEO of New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, the city’s official leisure travel promotion agency. “Carnival Cruise Lines has been a great partner and the leisure travelers they bring enjoy two vacations as a result.” Carnival currently has two home-ported cruise ships sailing year-round from the Port’s Erato Street Cruise Terminal which was recently renovated to accommodate the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream. The Carnival Dream launched seven-day itineraries April 14 from New Orleans with eastern and western Caribbean cruises. The Carnival Dream joined the Carnival Elation, which sails four- and five-day cruises to Mexico. Together, these two ships carry more than 400,000 passengers annually from New Orleans – the most of any cruise line. A study by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) found that spending by Carnival and other cruise operators in Louisiana tops $399 million, generating 7,548 jobs and $294 million in personal income. CLIA also ranked New Orleans the sixth largest cruise port in the U.S. IP
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Significant Order for Liebherr Mobile Harbor Cranes L
iebherr Maritime Cranes received an important order for its mobile harbor crane range from Algeria, Africa. A purchasing association of Algerian port operators has opted for 20 Liebherr mobile harbor cranes (LHM).The purchasing association consists of seven Algerian port companies, which decided to invest in innovative and high-quality port equipment. The mobile harbor cranes will be delivered to various destinations at the Algerian coast, which are Algiers, Annaba, Béjaia, Ghazaouet, Mostaganem, Oran and Skikda. The tasks of this impressive and highly efficient mobile harbor crane fleet will include the handling of general cargo, dry bulk operation and container handling. All of the 20 LHMs will be operational in 2014. “Liebherr turned out to be the best supplier for us. Short delivery times, local staff and state-of-the-art equipment convinced us. Moreover, Liebherr had the right solution at hand for each port operator involved in this large order,” said a representative manager of the Algerian purchasing association. Preferred choice of the Algerian ports involved is the LHM 280 model. Eleven units of this type will be delivered and each of above-mentioned ports will soon operate at least one LHM 280. This mobile harbor crane model is well-proven across the globe with deliveries to more than 25 countries. Two ports will add even more capacity to their operation, opting for Liebherr’s newest model, type LHM 420. Introduced in 2011, the LHM 420 model is the successor of the LHM 400, which represents the most successful LHM with 250 units sold worldwide. Entreprise Portuaire de Skikda has ordered two LHM 420s and another unit of this series will soon start operation for Entreprise Portuaire de Béjaia. Moreover, Entreprise Portuaire d’Oran has opted for four LHM 120s and will soon operate a total fleet of six Liebherr mobile harbor cranes, designed for state-of-theart cargo handling. Entreprise Portuaire d’Annaba has ordered two additional LHM 120s which will work side-by-side with the new LHM 280. “Due to this huge investment in advanced port equipment, Algerian ports will significantly increase their competitiveness in the maritime industry, ensure smooth flow of cargo and are well-prepared for future challenges,” the representative manager added. “We succeeded in a number of comprehensive tenders in the past, but this order is really unique. It underlines the current market situation, which is treating us very well. We look forward to a great 2014 year,” said Matthias Mungenast, Sales Director for Liebherr mobile harbor cranes. Visit amstate.com or heavymachinesinc. com for more on Liebherr in the US. IP 2014 Issue 3
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Port Calcite Collaborative Launches Department of Interior Fuel Barge T
he Greenstone II, a U.S. Department of Interior fuel barge, was relaunched at Port Calcite upon completion of drydocking, repair work, and inspections. The barge was hauled out at the Port Calcite facility in late May by Port Calcite Collaborative’s 440-ton Manitowoc 16000 crane. Schwartz Boiler of Cheboygan, MI performed the blasting, painting, and repair work. Upon inspection and approval by the U.S. Coast Guard, the barge was returned to the water in late June. It has departed for the transit back to its homeport of Houghton, Michigan. Built by Fraser Shipyards in 2004, the 70’ long, 65-ton Greenstone II is a double-skinned fuel barge commissioned by the U.S. National Park Service for operation in Isle Royale National Park. The Port Calcite Collaborative (PCC) is a deep water port located on Lake Huron in northeastern Michigan. Home to the world’s largest open pit limestone quarry, the Port of Calcite is one of the largest shipping ports on the Great Lakes. PCC provides space and equipment to facilitate year round vessel fabrication and maintenance as well as shipping activities, and other various services. Port Calcite Collaborative works in conjunction with Moran Iron Works to provide uniquely efficient logistical experiences. IP
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Impala Terminals Burnside’s State-of-the-Art Bulk Facility Now Fully Operational on Lower Mississippi
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mpala Terminals, the global terminals operator that provides port, warehousing and multi-modal logistics services for the movement of essential commodities, announced the completion of the first export shipment from the refurbished and expanded Impala Terminals Burnside in Ascension Parish, LA. On July 5, 2014, the M/V UBC SAIKI arrived and was loaded with approximately 30,000 metric tons of petroleum coke for Transenergy Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of CEMEX (NYSE: CX). The vessel was loaded via a new travelling ship loader which was installed as part of Impala’s extensive investment in the terminal. Loading was completed in less than 24 hours and the vessel departed for international markets. “This announcement marks a significant milestone for Impala Terminals Burnside,” said terminal manager Allen Walker. “While we began accepting inbound shipments of coal, bauxite and other bulk commodities earlier this year, the terminal is now truly open for business as we enter into full operation. This first export shipment is a testament to the hard work of our team-oriented employees and outstanding staff. I’m thrilled to pass this important benchmark alongside them and am confident in Burnside’s future as a world class bulk terminal offering competitive logistics solutions on the Lower Mississippi River.” Impala acquired the former Burnside Terminal in 2011 and has invested more than $300 million to create a state-of-theart facility with a focus on quality, efficiency and reliability. The terminal was originally constructed in 1956, but had been closed since 2008. Impala’s investment into the refurbishment and expansion of the former Burnside Terminal includes a continuous barge unloader, ship loader and one of the largest and highest-performing floating cranes on the Lower Mississippi
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River. The terminal has a continuous barge unloader with capacity of 5,000MT per hour, over 600,000 MT of contiguous storage space and an 8,000 MT per hour load rate to vessel. Impala plans to incorporate the latest rail unloading features into the terminal’s existing infrastructure. Beginning in 2015, the facility will be the only terminal on the waterway with both rail-
to-vessel and barge-to-vessel capabilities. Impala Terminals Burnside LLC is operated and managed by Impala Terminals Group, which is a subsidiary of Trafigura Beheer B.V. Impala Terminals owns and operates a network of over 50 terminals in more than 30 countries that facilitate global trade flows of essential commodities. The company specializes in providing port, LME and non-LME warehouse facilities and multi-modal logistics services that give access to markets and new opportunities. IP
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IRPT, NWC Stress Importance of Reporting Tonnage By Aimee Andres Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals
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n an effort to keep users abreast of technical, operational, and economic issues affecting U.S. inland ports, terminals and river systems, Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, along with National Waterways Conference, would like to encourage the proper reporting to the Waterborne Statistics Center in an order to accurately reflect the usage of the inland waterways. As we know, tonnage is a primary performance metric used to determine the commercial activity of a waterway or portion of the waterway and is collected by the Army Corps of Engineers to be used for a number of data collection purposes. The tonnages are required to be reported by the shipper via vessel operation reports (VORs). Activities for funding allocation including: dredging, resource allocation, construction and operation is based on the threshold of the metric. The collection of commercial statistics pertaining to rivers, harbors, and waterways, and annual reports thereof to Congress, are required by the River and Harbor Act of June 23, 1866 (14 Stat. 70), the act of February 21, 1891 (26 Stat. 766), the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902 (32 Stat. 376), the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912 (37 Stat. 201), the River and Harbor Act of September 22, 1922 (42 Stat. 1043), and Pub. L. No. 16, February 10, 1932 (47 Stat. 42). Information regarding vessel, tonnage, commodity, origin, and destination has been collected by the Corps of Engineers from vessel operating companies since 1922. This information is collected on ENG Form 3925 or ENG Form 3925b* and is reported monthly for each company vessel or fleet, that operate or are available for operation. This is used for tracking a specific vessel from its point of origin to its ultimate destination, and also indicates times of active and inactive usage. It further provides information on commodity movement on the water from its point of loading to its point of unloading. To view or download the ENG Forms, which includes the FORM and the Rules & Regulations and General Instructions for the FORM at: navigationdatacenter.us/wcsc/form3925.htm. It is the policy of the Department of Defense to hold in strict confidence any data or information which has been furnished by shippers and others upon the understanding that it will not be disclosed and will only be used in the compilation of port or waterway statistics. Federal employees having access to such privileged information who publishes, divulges, discloses, or makes known in any manner or to any extent not authorized by law any information coming to him in the course of his employment or official duties shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and shall be removed from office or employment. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 introduces policy provisions, such as the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and the way funds are allocated. This directly relates to tonnage reporting. The Corps has filed a notice on public meetings in the Federal Register to discuss the provisions. The public meetings will be held by webinar and each will cover a different category/session. Category/Session IV will be held on September 24th and will cover navigation. In addition to participating via webinar, you are encouraged to provide written comments and views ahead of time. Please see the full agenda of sessions, sub-sessions and dates as well as instructions on submitting comments. IP
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BARGES: The Greener Way to Go Inland barges produce less carbon dioxide while moving America’s important cargoes.
Inland barge transportation has the lowest carbon footprint of the other major modes. Moving identical amounts of cargo by rail generates 30% more carbon dioxide than by barge, and 1,000% more emissions by trucks than by barge. Learn more at www.nationalwaterwaysfoundation.org.
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Illinois Governor Signs Legislation Expanding America’s Central Port District
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llinois Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation which will more than double the size of America’s Central Port. Earlier this year, Senator Bill Haine and Representative Dan Beiser submitted legislation to expand the Port’s current boundaries to the north to include the townships of Wood River, Alton and Godfrey in Madison County and the Townships of Elsah and Quarry in Jersey County. The new law not only expands the Port’s boundaries and economic development powers, but also expands the number of Board Members from seven to nine. The legislation also officially
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changes the legal name from Tri-City Regional Port District to America’s Central Port. The Port, originally created in 1959, has experienced significant growth and has become a leading economic development organization in Southwestern Madison County. Its facilities have an annual $282 million impact on Madison County and support an estimated 1,500 jobs. Bob Shipley, Port Board Chairman, said “Over $300 million in investment has occurred at the Port in the past decade and the Port is in the process of completing a new $45 million South Harbor on the Mississippi River. This overall investment by the
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Port and the private sector is a good indication of what the Port hopes to accomplish in the expanded territory.” Dennis Wilmsmeyer, the Port’s Executive Director, indicated that the new legislation will allow the Port to expand its economic development presence in Madison and Jersey Counties as well as allow the Port to initiate redevelopment projects at former vacant and underutilized industrial sites in the area. “The expanded Port will have a strategic location at the heart of the United States’ inland waterway system which will allow us to serve three uri, and the Illinois.” IP
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