ALPINE, a global bulk materials handling OEM, has been awarded a major contract by Westshore Terminals for the design and supply of shiploaders and conveyors at Westshore in Delta, BC, Canada.
This award makes ALPINE a key partner in Westshore’s potash expansion project that will install new infrastructure for handling and shipment of 4.5 million metric tons potash per year.
The project will receive potash shipments by rail, offload it into a new storage building, transfer it via a closed conveyor system to shiploaders, and export it from Berth 2.
As part of this landmark project, ALPINE will design and supply two dual purpose shiploaders that allow handling of both potash and coal. The design will include an innovative and proprietary chute changeout system along with an entire upstream conveyor system.
ALPINE will also deconstruct existing Berth 2 shiploader feed conveyors, surge bin, and two quadrant style shiploaders.
ALPINE President, Milan Sjaus, commented on the complexity of the project. “The major challenge of this project comes from working within an extremely busy brownfield site with many constraints. However, we are confident that we can execute this project to successful completion with smart and extensive planning and close collaboration with other project participants.”