Odesa port approves plan of building 70,000 tonnes grain terminal

09:59, 11.08.2015 1 min read

The council of Odesa seaport has approved the project of creating a compact grain complex with a capacity of 70,000 tonnes in the rear of the seventh pier, which will be able to accept grain from railway rolling stock and ship it on board vessels.

According to the press service of the Infrastructure Ministry of Ukraine, the terminal is designed using modern technology and port transshipment equipment made in the United States.

"A distinctive feature of the complex from those existing in the port will be using modern transport networks and storage facilities for grain handling and storage, dust suppression technology that involves the use of deodorized and refined edible oil for dust binding," reads a statement.

According to ministry experts, the launch of the grain terminal will provide job creation and investment in the port sector of business in Odesa, as well as stable contributions to the city budget.