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Challenges for Dry Bulk Terminals in Developing Regions
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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
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Changing Dynamics Economic Difficulties in developed regions Impact on growth in the Far East Changes in Fleet characteristics Changing trade patterns New sources of supply
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Terminal Developments Three Fundamental areas: Supply of material Terminal Function Loading & Scheduling of Vessels
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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 portUsers/clients Local Authorities Government
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Supply of Material Renovation of supply lines Adequate capacity Management & scheduling Contingency plans
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The Right Design ? o Design versus practical o Avoiding bottlenecks
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Suitability of Berth
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Equipment & Materials Lifetime consideration Budget or safety Quality control Fit for local circumstances
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Vessel Planning Berth availability Port demands & priorities Safe access Extreme weather
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Operational Challenges
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Technical Challenges Documentation Warranty issues Design deficiencies Local labour training & retention Stock Management
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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 ?
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Thank you www.nectargroup.net Nectar Group Limited 1 Ashton Gate Ashton Road Harold Wood Romford RM3 8UF Tel: +44 1708 386 555 Fax: +44 1708 386 665 E-mail: nectar.uk@nectargroup,net
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