Port and Terminal Operations for Bulk Cargoes short course: understand the issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of bulk materials in port terminals and at sea.

Join the experts from the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology as they deliver this online course, written for anyone concerned about, who handles or is responsible for the safe transportation and storage of bulk materials, such as Stevedores, Operations supervisors, Port managers, Ships Masters, Port developers, Cargo superintendents, Equipment suppliers, Design consultants

19 – 22 March 2024; on-line delivery; 13:00 - 17:00 hrs UK time each day
A short course to discuss real life issues and to determine best practice for future developments.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Ship unloading technologies (Grabs vs CSUs, different CSU technologies)
• Conveying technologies (pneumatic vs belt)
• Storage and discharge technologies (silos, flat stores, stacking etc)
• Loading/unloading control (weighing, controlling ship bending etc)
• Rail and road out-loading equipment and control
• Explosion and fire risks and management (ATEX, fire control and management)
• Mobile plant and safety
• Developments in automation and autonomous vehicles

The course leader is Mike Bradley, Professor of Bulk and Particulate Technologies and Director of The Wolfson Centre. He has worked internationally on design and troubleshooting for bulk solids handling as a commercial consultant and research expert for over twenty-five years. Contributions will also be made Dr Baldeep Kaur, whose interests lie in characterisation and transportation of bulk materials;

**Once again we are pleased to welcome back Mr Lukas Paul from Beumer who will be presenting on ‘Shore Side Transport’.**

Registration and fees

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This course is held in association with ABTO, The Association of Bulk Terminal Operators – their members will receive discounted rates.
Discounts are also offered for multiple bookings and returning delegates. Contact us for details.

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of helping industry solve its bulk materials handling problems.
The full list of courses for 2024 and their content is available here

Our courses are also available in-company so if the dates don’t suit operations, or you have a large number of attendees, please contact us for details.