Sandwell provides clients in the container industry with a full range of services, from terminal planning, design and construction through container operations and training. Container projects can be undertaken as separate assignments or as part of an integrated system from producer to consumer. The use of advanced simulation techniques allows us to optimize all transport system components.
We offer extensive experience in all aspects of port planning, engineering design and development, economics and operations. Our alliance with TSI Terminal Systems Inc. combines Sandwell's international transportation experience with the day-to-day operational experience of TSI, a world-class marine terminal services provider.
Sandwell is fully conversant in the design and construction of all road, rail and vessel interfaces and related infrastructure.
Services include:
- master planning and site selection studies
- feasibility studies, financial analysis
- cost control, tariff and marketing assistance
- facilities planning and optimization studies
- terminal planning and control systems
- operational assistance and training
- truck gate systems and intermodal yards
- railway and trucking economics and logistics
- conceptual, preliminary and detailed design
- equipment selection
- project and construction management
- commissioning
- EPC and EPCM packages
- port commercialization/ privatization.
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
Container Terminal Development
Due to the growth in container traffic, Puerto Cabello needs a new container terminal in order to remain competitive. Together with a local subcontractor, Sandwell/TSI provided master planning, site location, feasibility study and design services for the new facility.
Direccion de Obras Portuarias
Valparaiso and San Antonio, Chile Container Facility Study
For the two ports, Sandwell reviewed existing operations, proposed expansion plans and the infrastructure required to meet forecasted market demands to the year 2010. Our recommendations were accompanied by outline specifications for all handling equipment, and proposals for control documents and operations software.
