Cement and clinker trade and risk of a Chinese slowdown
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Article Global Cement; Trade, October 2016
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Trading surplus for profit
Author: Ad and Marcia Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in International Cement Review, December 2014
A large construction project with its own cement and fly ash import operation
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Presentation for 2ci Club des Carriers Inudstriels Indépendants, December 2012
Modernisation of an import terminal
Author: Peter Göransson, MacGregor AB
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Cement import situation – a complete overview”, Galveston, December 2006
New terminal activity in the US
Author: David Bergenstock, F.L.Smidth
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Cement import situation – a complete overview”, Galveston, December 2006
Mechanical and pneumatic ship unloader – Optimal potential and practical limitations
Author: David Bergenstock, F.L.Smidth
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Cement import situation – a complete overview”, Galveston, December 2006
1500 tph ship unloader for Houston Cement
Author: Peter Göransson, MacGregor AB
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Cement import situation – a complete overview”, Galveston, December 2006
Storage systems for cement
Author: Tim Harvey, River Consulting
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Cement import situation – a complete overview”, Galveston, December 2006
Economical modelling of cement terminals as a means to reduce capital and operating costs
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Terminal operations”, San Francisco, USA, November 2002
New ship unloader for Portland, Oregon terminal, Glacier North West
Author: John Krejci, F.L. Smidth – Fuller Bulk Handling
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Terminal operations”, San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Economic solutions for the import and export of bulk materials using mobile and surface mounted equipment eliminating fixed port infrastructure
Author: Barry Woodbine, B&W Mechanical Handling
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Terminal operations”, San Francisco, USA, November 2002
New Providence terminal. Glen Falls Lehigh Cement Company
Author: Mike Hunter, Domtec International Ltd.
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Terminal Operations”, San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Comparison of dome storage alternatives
Author: Lane Roberts, Dome Technology
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Terminal Operations” , San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Pneumatic mid-size ship unloaders for Cimentos del Archipielago
Author: Hans van Est, Van Aalst Bulk Handling
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop, Tenerife, April 2001
Managing cement export successfully
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Presentation at the Cemtech Conference, Monte Carlo 2001
Published in International Cement Review, October 2001
Designing cost effective cement terminals
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in International Cement Review, April 2000 under the title “go with the flow”
A cement terminal is a distribution facility and not an extension to a cement plant! A description is provided on how cement flows through a terminal and how to optimise this flow.
Selecting a shipunloader
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in International Cement Review, February 2000
Improved dome storage systems for cement
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in World Cement Bulk Materials Handling Review 1999
The advantages of using fluidised floor reclaim systems for cement storage domes.
Export terminals for Asia
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in International Cement Review, March 1998
CIMALIT’s new versatile cement terminal at Bordeaux
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in World Cement Bulk Materials Handling Review 1993
US cement trade, transport and terminals
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Presentation for the INTERCEM Americas Conference, Miami, November 2015
Into the Panama Rainforest
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in International Cement Review, August 2010
New dome reclaim systems and dome configurations
Author: Tom Hedrick, Dome Technology
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Cement import situation – a complete overview”, Galveston, December 2006
High efficiency cement terminals
Author: Geert Hendriock, IBAU Hamburg
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Cement import situation – a complete overview”, Galveston, December 2006
South Coast Cement, a new independent terminal in Galveston, Texas
Author: Harry tormey, South Coast Cement
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Cement import situation – a complete overview”, Galveston, December 2006
Improving ship unloading efficiency. A 200 tph cleanup system for Mitsubishi Cement in Long Beach
Author: Hans van Est, Van Aalst Bulk Handling
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Cement import situation – a complete overview”, Galveston, December 2006
Pneumatic transfer from storage
Author: Len Schwartz, F.L.Smidth
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Cement import situation – a complete overview”, Galveston, December 2006
Plastic bags for the cement industry
Author: Markus Lackmann, Haver Filling Systems USA
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Cement import situation – a complete overview”, Galveston, December 2006
The cement terminal as a link in the complete supply chain
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Terminal Operations” , San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Operational experiences with a mechanical ship unloader at Calaveras Stockton terminal
Author: Peter Göransson, BMH Marine AB
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Terminal Operations” , San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Barge unloading on the Mississippi – Missouri waterways system
Author: John Krejci, F.L. Smidth – Fuller Bulk Handling
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Terminal Operations” , San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Dome Reclaim systems
Author: Mike Hunter, Domtec International Ltd.
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Terminal Operations” , San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Drive through dome storage facilities
Author: Lane Roberts, Dome Technology
Presentation for the INTERCEM Workshop “Terminal Operations” , San Francisco, USA, November 2002
Effective exports
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in International Cement Review, October 2001
A new giant in Mauritius
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in International Cement Review, August 2000
A review of the new 50.00 tons flat storage terminal of Ciments de l’Océan Indien Ltd. in Port Louis, Mauritius
Expansion of Riverside Construction Materials terminal completed
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in World Cement, October 2000, under the title “a unique cement terminal”
A technical review of the 33.000 tons dome terminal expansion of Riverside Construction Materials
Checklist for a cement terminal
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in International Cement Review, August 1999
A comprehensive review of all aspects involved in setting-up a cement import operation.
Build your own import terminal
Author: Ad Ligthart, Cement Distribution Consultants
Published in International Cement Review, August 1998
A review of economical factors and their influence on cement imports and terminal design
