CEMENT DISTRIBUTION CONSULTANTS ARTICLES

Articles

Cement Distribution Consultants has published a substantial number of articles. these articles contain substantial information on all aspects of cement trade, transportation, terminal design and terminal operations.

Since December 1, 2001 also articles from equipment suppliers and other specialists are included in this library. The library will be regularly updated and expanded.

Categories

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Trade and markets

Shipping

Terminal logistics and economics

General import terminal design

General export terminal design

Self discharging ships

Import terminal operations

Export terminal operations

Sustainability / clinker replacement

Trade and markets				Top
Waterborn cement and clinker trade flows in the Americas Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation for the Intercem Americas 2010, Rio De Janeiro, September 2010
An overview of the US Cement Terminal Situation Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation for the Intercem Americas 2007, Las Vegas December 2007
Impact of developments in the global cement industry on US imports Author: Nicolas Godet, BNP Exane Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
Forecast for the US Cement markets Author: Ed Sullivan, Portland Cement Association Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
A detailed overview of US Cement Markets Author: Hendrik van Oss, US Geological Survey Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
The Houston and Texas Cement Markets Author: James Gatens, Houston Cement Company Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
An overview of the US cement imports and terminals Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006 A complete overview of US cement imports and terminals
The Cement Industry in China, Present structure - Restructuring Programme - Opportunities Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Today's Challenges -Tomorrow's Opportunities", London, June 2003 China is worlds largest and fastest growing cement market but with very special characteristics
Checklist for a cement terminal Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in International Cement Review, August 1999 A comprehensive review of all aspects involved in setting up a cement import operation.
Availability of World-wide terminals Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation at the 4th Asia Cement Markets Conference, Singapore 2000 Published in World Cement, June 2000 An overview is provided on the economical factors of exporting and distributing cement over large distances, including a list of available large import terminals in the world.
Shipping				Top
Dry bulk freight market - current and future trends Author: Bill Stewart jr. Stewart Alexander & Company, Inc. , Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
The cement shipping situation in the Mediterranean and around Europe Author: Levent Karacelik, Marvel International Management and Transport Inc. Presentation at the INTERCEM Workshop "Cement Shipping - Problems ahead?", April 2002 The fleet of vessels that is serving the Mediterranean and Black Sea is againg rapidly with insufficient tonnage being added to replace scrapped vessels. What will be the effect on shipping costs?
General bulk carriers versus self unloading ships Author: Paco Castaner, Auto Chartering SA Presentation at the INTERCEM Workshop "Cement Shipping - Problems ahead?", April 2002 A comparison between the use of general jbulk carriers in combination with shore based ship unloaders and self discharging cement carriers
Availability of World-wide terminals Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation at the 4th Asia Cement Markets Conference, Singapore 2000 Published in World Cement, June 2000 An overview is provided on the economical factors of exporting and distributing cement over large distances, including a list of available large import terminals in the world.
The Panamax challenge Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in International Cement Review, February 2002 The present very low shipping rates for Panamax size vessels offer opportunities for cement shipping. An extensive overview is provided on the possibilities and difficulties of using Panamax vessels for cement
Avoiding cement shipping problems Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation for the Intercem Workshop Shipping, Amsterdam, April 2002 Published in International Cement Review, May 2002 When distributing cement by ship many problems can occur at the moments where cement production, shipping and import terminals interact. The article lists those problems and provides a number of solutions
Conversion of a bulkcarriers into a self unloading cement ship Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in World Cement, March 1995 Design considerations for pneumatic cement carrier conversions.
Terminal logistics and economics				Top
Into the Panama Rainforest Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in International Cement Review, August 2010
The cement terminal as a link in the complete supply chain Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Logistics as the basis for shipunloader and terminal equipment design Author: Hans van Est, Van Aalst Bulk Handling BV Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Build your own import terminal Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in International Cement Review, August 1998 A review of economical factors and their influence on cement imports and terminal design.
Terminal logistics and economics Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in World Cement, March 1999 This article provides substantial information on the economics and logistics that form the basis of cement terminal design
How big is your cement terminal? Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in World Cement, April 1998 How to calculate the optimal storage volume for a cement terminal.
General import terminal design				Top
New dome reclaim systems and dome configurations Author: Tom Hedrick, Dome Technology Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
Modernisation of an import terminal Author: Peter Göransson, MacGregor AB Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
High efficiency cement terminals Author: Geert Hendriock, IBAU Hamburg Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
New terminal activitiy in the US Author: David Bergenstock, F.L.SMidth Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
South Coast Cement, a new independent terminal in Galveston, Texas Author: Harry Tormey, South Coast Cement Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
Interactive terminal control systems - The cement terminal control system as a link in the complete supply chain Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
System requirements for fully automatic, hands-free loading of bulk trucks Author: Tim English, DCL Inc. Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Comparison of dome storage alternatives Author: Lane Roberts, Dome Technology Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Designing cost effective cement terminals Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in International Cement Review, April 2000 under the title "go with the flow" A cement terminal is a distribution facility and not an extension to a cement plant! a description is provided on how cement flows through a terminal and how to optimise this flow.
Build your own import terminal Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in International Cement Review, August 1998 A review of economical factors and their influence on cement imports and terminal design.
A new giant in Mauritius Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in International Cement Review, August 2000 A review of the new 50.000 tons flat storage terminal of Ciments de l'Océan Indien Limitée in Port Louis, Mauritius.
Expansion of Riverside Construction Materials terminal completed Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in World Cement, October 2000, under the title "a unique cement terminal" A technical review of the 33.000 tons dome terminal expansion of Riverside Construction Materials.
General export terminal design				Top
Export terminals for Asia Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in International Cement Review, March 1998 How to establish cement export operations within a short timeframe.
Managing cement exports successfully Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation at the Cemtech Conference, Monte Carlo 2001 Published in International Cement Review, October 2001 Review of export logistics and how to manage these successfully.
Ship unloaders				Top
Mechanical and pneumatic ship unlaoder - Optimal potential and practical limitations Author: David Bergenstock, F.L. Smidth Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
Improving ship unloading efficiency. A 200 tph cleanup system for Mitsubishi Cement in Long Beach Author: Hans van Est, Van Aalst Bulk Handling Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
A 1500 tph ship unloader for Houston Cement Author: Peter Göransson, MacGregor AB Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
New ship unloader for Holcim Globalplex terminal Author: Jan Pettersson, F.L. Smidth - Materials Handling. Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
New ship unloader for Portland, Oregon terminal, Glacier North West Author: John Krejci, F.L. Smidth - Fuller Bulk Handling Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
New pneumatic shipunloader for undisclosed US terminal Author: Hans van Est, Van Aalst Bulk Handling BV. Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Barge unloading on the Mississippi - Missouri waterways system Author: John Krejci, F.L. Smidth - Fuller Bulk Handling Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Operational experiences with a mechanical ship unloader at Calaveras Stockton terminal Author: Peter Goransson, BMH Marine AB Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Economic solutions for the import and export of bulk materials using mobile and surface mounted equipment eliminating fixed port infrastructure Author: Barry Woodbine, B&W Mechanical Handling Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Logistics as the basis for shipunloader and terminal equipment design Author: Hans van Est, Van Aalst Bulk Handling BV Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
New developments for ship unloaders Author: Peter Goransson, BMH Marine AB Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
10 Guidelines to select a shipunloader Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in International Cement Review, February 2000. Published under title "Select a shipunloader".
Comparing pneumatic and mechanical Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in World Cement, November 1997 (Will be included in the near future. Article is available via fax on request. Contact us) A comparison between pneumatic and mechanical shipunloaders.
Pneumatic mid-size ship unloaders for Cimentos del Archipielago Author: Hans van Est, Van Aalst Bulk Handling Presentation for the Intercem Workshop, Tenerife, April 2001 A review of the development of a mid-size type unloader by Van Aalst Bulk Handling
Road mobile ship unloaders for 400 t/h cement Author: Mario Rämmele, IBAU Hamburg Presentation for the Intercem Workshop, Tenerife, April 2001 An overview of the high capacity mobile ship unloaders from IBAU Hamburg
Ship loaders				Top
Economic solutions for the import and export of bulk materials using mobile and surface mounted equipment eliminating fixed port infrastructure Author: Barry Woodbine, B&W Mechanical Handling Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Export terminals for Asia Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in International Cement Review, March 1998 How to establish cement export operations within a short timeframe.
Storage facilities				Top
Pneumatic transfer from storage Author: Len Schwartz, F.L. Smidth Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
Storage systems for cement Author: Tim Harvey, River Consulting Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
A large storage facility for Dangote, Nigeria Author: Mario Rämmele, IBAU Hamburg Presentation for the Intercem Workshop, Tenerife, April 2001 An overview of the advantages of flat storage systems
New Providence terminal, Glens Falls Lehigh Cement Company Author: Mike Hunter, Domtec International Ltd. Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Comparison of dome storage alternatives Author: Lane Roberts, Dome Technology Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Dome reclaim systems Author: Mike Hunter, Domtec International Ltd. Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Drive through dome storage facilities Author: Lane Roberts, Dome Technology Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Terminal Operations", San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Controlling the cost of storage and reclaim systems Author: Lane Roberts, Dome Technology Presentation for the Cemtech Conference, Monte Carlo 2001 Published in International Cement Review, October 2001 An overview of the factors that determine capital and operational costs of storage facilities.
Improved dome storage systems for cement Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in World Cement Bulk Materials Handling Review 1999 The advantages of using fluidised floor reclaim systems for cement storage domes.
Expansion of Riverside Construction Materials terminal completed Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in World Cement, October 2000, under the title "a unique cement terminal" A technical review of the 33.000 tons dome terminal expansion of Riverside Construction Materials.
Flat storage - The low investment cost alternative for storing cement Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in Bulk Solids Handling, August 1990 (Will be included in the near future. Article is available via fax on request. Contact us) Design requirements for flat storage terminals.
A new giant in Mauritius Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in International Cement Review, August 2000 A review of the new 50.000 tons flat storage terminal of Ciments de l'Océan Indien Limitée in Port Louis, Mauritius.
Bagging plants				Top
Plastic bags for the cement industry Author: Markus Lackmann, Haver Filling Systems USA Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement import situation - a complete overview", Galveston, December 2006
Self discharging ships				Top
Advanced technology for self unloading cement tankers Author: Mario Rämmele, IBAU Hamburg Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement shipping - Problems ahead?", Amsterdam, April 2002 The capabilities of IBAU Hamburg in respect to loading and unloading systems of self discharging cement carriers
The ultimate self unloading cement carrier Author: Wijnand van Aalst, Van Aalst Marine & Offshore BV Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement shipping - Problems ahead?", Amsterdam, April 2002 The capabilities of Van Aalst Marine and Offshore in respect to self unloading cement carriers
Complete discharge with FLUITEX airslide fabrics Author: Thomas Lerch, Mühlen Sohn Gmbh & Co. Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement shipping - Problems ahead?", Amsterdam, April 2002 The capabilities of Mühlen Sohn Gmbh & Co. in respect to complete discharge with FLUITEX airslide fabrics
Cement and clinker shipping with BMH Nordströms self unloading systems Author: Jan Karlsson, BMH Marine AB Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement shipping - Problems ahead?", Amsterdam, April 2002 The capabilities of BMH Marine in respect to self unloading systems
Unloading systems for self unloading cement carriers - a comparison Author: Göran Häkansson, H.W. Carlsen AB Presentation for the Intercem Workshop "Cement shipping - Problems ahead?", Amsterdam, April 2002 The capabilities of H.W. Carlsen in resepct to unloading systems for self unloading cement carriers - a comparison
Conversion of a bulkcarriers into a self unloading cement ship Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in World Cement, March 1995 Design considerations for pneumatic cement carrier conversions.
Import terminal operations				Top
Planning cement terminal operations Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Published in World Cement, November 1999 An overview of the operational costs involved in cement import terminals and a comparison of these costs between a dome and flat storage terminal.
Export terminal operations				Top
Managing cement exports successfully Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation at the Cemtech Conference, Monte Carlo 2001 Published in International Cement Review, October 2001 Review of export logistics and how to manage these successfully.
Sustainability / clinker replacement				Top
The cement sustainability initiative Author: Howard Klee, World Business Council for Sustainable Development Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Today's challenges - Tomorrow's opportunities", June 2003 The worlds leading cement companies are setting targets for sustainable cement production
New cement types using over 50% slag or fly-ash - A realistic alternative? Author: Atle Lygren, EMC Developments Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Today's challenges - Tomorrow's opportunities", June 2003 A new method using Vibrating Ball Mills to produce cements with a high clinker replacement level
Environmental and market pressures on the cement industry Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004
Raw materials, substitutes and alternative fuels Author: Jesper Sand Damtoft, Aalborg Portland Cement Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004
Green concrete and its demands on the cement industry Author: Mette glavind, Danish Technological Institute, Concrete Centre Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004
Calcium carbonate fines for sustainable concrete Author: Boudwijn Piscaer, Omya Concrete Minerals Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004
High-tech and ultra-high performance concrete Author: Roland Bornemann, University of Kassel Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004
Energetically modified cement - high quality cements with over 50% waste materials Author: Atle Lygren, EMC Development Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004
How to explain the role of ground granulated blast furnace slag and other powders in blended cements Author: Klaas van Breugel, Technical University of Delft Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004
Slagstar, a high quality binder without calcining process Author: Robert Novak, Wopfinger Baustoff Industrie GmbH, Denes Novak, Slagstar Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004
Production and utilisation of CCP's in Europe, fly-ash in cement and concrete Author: Jan van den Berg, Vliegas Unie BV, ECOBA Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004
Grinding of clinker replacement materials Author: Soeren Worre Joergensen, F.L. Smidth Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004
The challenges of introducing new technologies into the market place Author: Atle Lygren, EMC Development Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004
Consequences of the use of clinker replacement materials on the global cement industry - economics - logistics - ownership Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants Presentation for the Intercem Workshop " Clinker replacement materials", February 2004