New barge has series of spaced 12-inch pedestals to spread out the weight-bearing areas.
Although open hopper barges have been used to carry containers for years, they are not specifically designed for them. According to the Transport Information Service, “If the container is loaded to its maximum capacity, the weight of the cargo must be distributed as evenly as possible over the floor area. The load-carrying components of the [normal barge] … floor structure are the bottom side rails, which absorb the load of a cargo via the container floor. For safe transport, it is important for as many as possible of the bottom rails to be loaded. Point loads are to be avoided, since they can damage the container floor. Point loads always occur when relatively high weights are concentrated on a small bearing area.”
Plaquemines Port and APM announce agreement
Plaquemines Port and APM Terminals have announced an agreement to work together to discuss the future design of the Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District (PPHTD), including the consideration of APM Terminals as the future terminal operator.
The facility is in the early stages of development as a deep water, multi-modal, state-of-the-art container terminal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Located on the Mississippi river just 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico the gateway port would cater to exporters and importers who could tap into the multimodal routing options from rail, truck and barge. The agreement represents a formal discussion phase whereby both parties will conduct multiple studies prior to making a final investment decision. The proposed, environmentally friendly terminal, will be powered by a combination of LNG and electricity.
Image: APM Terminals Louisiana’s Plaquemines Port and APM Terminals have agreed working together to discuss the future design of the Plaquemines Port Harbour and Terminal District (PPHTD), including the consideration of APM Terminals as the future terminal operator.
The facility is in the early stages of development as a deepwater, multi-modal, container terminal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, located on the Mississippi river just 80km from the Gulf of Mexico.
The agreement represents a formal discussion phase whereby both parties will conduct multiple studies prior to making a final investment decision.
It will encompass up to 1,000 acres and 8,200 feet of Mississippi River frontage. The proposed terminal will provide multimodal routing options to exporters and importers. The terminal will utilise a combination of LNG and electricity for power supply.
07 May 2021 (Last Updated May 7th, 2021 12:26)
APM Terminals (APMT) has agreed to collaborate with Plaquemines Port, Louisiana, US, to develop the future design of the Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District (PPHTD).
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With an area of 1,000 acres and 8,200 feet of Mississippi River frontage, the terminal will utilise a combination of LNG and electricity for power supply. Credit: Alex Duffy on Unsplash.
The agreement is part of a formal discussion stage, after which both APMT and PPHTD will carry out several studies before finalising any investment decision.
The facility is currently in the initial phases of development and will be designed as a deepwater, multi-modal, container terminal in Louisiana’s Plaquemines Parish.
May 10, 2021 By Frank McCormack
Officials with the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) and APM Terminals, an A.P.Moller-Maersk company, have announced an agreement to collaborate on the future design of the port’s long-planned container terminal near Mile 50 on the Lower Mississippi River. According to the announcement, part of the discussion will include the consideration of APM Terminals as the future terminal’s operator.
The deepwater, multimodal container facility would be located near Point Celeste, La., on the right descending bank.
“The appeal of Plaquemines’ protected river port location and export/import market strength makes this a very unique supply chain offering for customers and our growth ambitions,” said Wim Lagaay, CEO of APM Terminals North America, which also operates the container terminal at nearby Port of Mobile, Ala. “We look forward to working with PPHTD, their par