The terminal will be built on the same site as Cargill’s new crop inputs distribution centre, which opened in May 2011.
“We’re committed to investing in the Peace River region and are proud to be able to provide our valued producers with a truly customer-driven facility to meet their evolving farm business needs,” said Mike Witkowicz, Cargill AgHorizons Farm Service group manager.
The new 28,000 metric tonne (MT) facility will double Cargill’s grain-handling capacity in the area. The facility will be able to load rail cars at a rate of 50,000 bushels per hour. This means that Cargill will be able to load 104 rail cars in less than 12 hours, making it one of the most efficient grain terminals in northern Alberta.
In addition to the grain facility, the crop inputs distribution centre includes a 5,000 sq ft chemical and seed shed, a 240 MT fertiliser blending tower and two 50 MT bins for straight product loading.
The fertiliser distribution and blending system will allow Cargill to load out around 8 Super B loads per hour. These improvements will enable farmers to transport their grain and load fertiliser in one trip, allowing for more efficient and economical hauling and freight.
A 13,000 MT fertiliser shed also will open in autumn 2011.
Source: Cargill
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