CLAY

• USCY6
• Latitude: 43.2142
• Longitude: -76.2453
• Great Lakes
• Marina in US

Location: US

Ports that handle clay in the United States cater to the import, export, and transportation of clay materials and products, including kaolin, bentonite, and other types of clays used in various industrial applications. While there is no specific port named "CLAY," several ports in the US handle significant volumes of clay and related materials. Below are key details and specifications about some notable US ports that manage clay:

Port of Savannah, Georgia

• Location: Savannah, Georgia
• Terminal Facilities: The Garden City Terminal, Ocean Terminal
• Specifications:
  • Draft Depth: Approximately 42 feet (expanding to 47 feet – Savannah Harbor Expansion Project)
  • Berths: Multiple deepwater berths
  • Warehousing: Extensive warehousing and storage facilities
  • Cargo Handling Equipment: Specialized bulk-handling equipment, cranes
  • Transportation Links: Railroad access (Norfolk Southern, CSX Transportation), Interstate highways (I-95, I-16)

Port of Charleston, South Carolina

• Location: Charleston, South Carolina
• Terminal Facilities: Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal, Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
• Specifications:
  • Draft Depth: Up to 52 feet
  • Berths: Multiple berths with high capacity
  • Warehousing: Large warehousing space, including covered storage
  • Cargo Handling Equipment: Advanced bulk-handling systems, gantry cranes
  • Transportation Links: Major highways, CSX and Norfolk Southern rail lines

Port of Houston, Texas

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Terminal Facilities: Barbours Cut Terminal, Bayport Terminal, Turning Basin Terminal
• Specifications:
  • Draft Depth: Approximately 45 feet
  • Berths: Several deepwater berths
  • Warehousing: Significant storage facilities
  • Cargo Handling Equipment: Heavy-duty cranes, conveyor belts for bulk cargo
  • Transportation Links: Extensive rail network (Union Pacific, BNSF), proximity to Interstate highways (I-10, I-45)

Port of New Orleans, Louisiana

• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Terminal Facilities: Various terminals including France Road Terminal, Alabo Street Wharf
• Specifications:
  • Draft Depth: Around 45 feet
  • Berths: Multiple berths for bulk and breakbulk cargoes
  • Warehousing: Ample warehousing along the Mississippi River
  • Cargo Handling Equipment: Bulk cargo loaders, cranes, forklifts
  • Transportation Links: Rail connectivity (CN, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific), Interstate highways (I-10, I-55)

General Specifications for Handling Clay Cargo

• Package Types: Bulk, containers, big bags (super sacks)
• Handling Requirements: Dry, covered storage to prevent moisture, careful handling to avoid contamination
• Utilities: Availability of water, electricity, sometimes compressed air for pneumatic conveyors
• Environmental Considerations: Dust control measures, pollution control systems

Note:

Specific details might vary for individual ports and could be subject to change based on ongoing developments, expansions, or upgrades. Ports handling specialized commodities like clay often have specific infrastructure developments tailored for efficient handling, storage, and transportation of such materials.