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Grain Terminal

The Grain Terminal has a fully automated silo for handling import and export grains. Discharge is by a grab/hoppers system including three bagging units. Grain is transferred from the quay by 10 dump tractors. The silo is aerated and temperature controlled and has a holding capacity of 30,000 tons. Fumigation facilities are also available to protect the grains against damage by moulds or insects.

Location:
Port of Dar es salaam

Foundation:
Import and Export facility for grain such as Maize, Wheat and Rice.

Storage Capacity:
Concrete Silo, 30,000 Tons consisting of 24 main and 14 interstice Bins.Warehouse 1500 Tons of Grain in bags.

Trucks:
10 Trucks for carrying grain to and from the ship.

Handling Capacity:

  • 2 receiving lines of 125 tons per line per hour.
  • Consisting of 2 dump pits, 2 independent chain Conveyors, 2 buckets elevators and 2 distribution chain conveyors on silo deck.
  • 3 outtake lines of 125 ton per line per hour to bagging station. Consisting of 2-belt conveyors and 1 bucket elevator.
  • 3 bagging lines, consisting of one surge bin, with holding capacity of about 100 tons feeding 3 bagging lines with automatic weighting and sewing, capacity each line 30 tons per hour.
  • 2 Recirculation line of 125 tons per hour, consisting of two conveyors one chain conveyors, one bucket and one bucket elevator and two distributing chain conveyors on silo deck.
  • 16 direct Trucks loading spouts and one central truck loading point.


Other facilities:

  • 2 Fumigation equipment for incoming and recirculating grain
  • Aeration equipment for the main silo bins.
  • Temperature monitoring system for each silo bin.
  • Truck Weighing Bridge, capacity 40 Tons


Buildings:

  • Office for Staff
  • Workshop
  • Sanitation Building