SAI at the Norfolk Southern Lambert's Point Terminal

/ Pier 6, Norfolk, Virginia

NS Lambert's Point Terminal –

The NS Lambert’s Point Terminal (Pier 6) is located on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, and is a part of the history that is the Hampton Roads area of the Chesapeake Bay. All coal is delivered in rail cars and stored at the Pier 6 yard to await the arrival of export vessels or domestic barges. When a vessel is ready to accept coal, the rail cars are weighed and then directed to two dual rotary car dumpers. NS has the ability to perform intricate two, three and four-track blends to vessels. The terminal also has the ability to load two vessels or barges simultaneously. Many shipments involve multiple shippers on a single vessel.

Mechanical Sampling Systems -

The mechanical sampling systems are two TEMA-Siebtechnik four-stage systems. They are designated as B and B1 to correspond to the main terminal conveyors from which they collect sample. Both systems are identical in design, and can sample coal continuously and independently from the two main NS conveyor loading systems. Each is designed to meet or exceed ASTM and ISO standards.

SAI maintains 24/7 operations and maintenance programs at Pier 6. With a diligence in restoring and improving these systems, the results have lead to an impressive downtime of less than 1% year-in year-out.

Support Services –

SAI offers additional services to clients at the Pier 6 facility and the region with: temperature monitoring surveys, cargo inspections, barge surveying, and sampling system audits at power plants or other industrial sites.