The aim of this project was the preparation of a comprehensive plan for a new, state-of-the-art export terminal in Jordan. Royal HaskoningDHV prepared the master plan, tender documents and assisted during the tendering and contract award, before going on to supervise its implementation.
Results
- 12Truck intake pits
- 3Bulk flat stores
- 4 millionAn annual throughput of up to 4 million tonnes
The challenge
As part of a strategic development plan of Aqaba Development Corporation, the present Phosphate Rock export terminal in the Main Port needed to be relocated to the South Port of Aqaba – at the existing fertiliser complex of Jordan Phosphate Mines Co. The relocation to the South port was due for completion in mid-2012.Our solution
Royal HaskoningDHV prepared the master plan and corresponding design, which comprises new truck intake and storage facilities in the backyard of the fertiliser plant, a new jetty with ship loaders and the connecting conveyor system. Royal HaskoningDHV then drafted tender documents and provided assistance during tendering and contract award. The company also supervised implementation.The outcome
A new state-of-the-art export terminal is now in place, designed for an annual throughput of up to 4 million tonnes. It includes twelve truck intake pits; three bulk flat stores with a total storage capacity of 240,000 tonnes; two 1.6 km pipe conveyors to the new jetty with two 2,200 tph ship loaders, and weighing and sampling facilities.Project facts
- ClientAqaba Development Corporation
- LocationJordan
- WastewaterThe existing Phosphate Rock export terminal in the Main Port needed to be relocated to the South Port of Aqaba – at the existing fertiliser complex of Jordan Phosphate Mines Co.
- Project typeWe prepared the master plan and corresponding design, which comprised new truck intake and storage facilities in the backyard of the fertiliser plant, a new jetty with ship loaders and the connecting conveyor system.
- PeriodMaritime
