This unique facility simultaneously loads multiple energy and chemical products without contamination. Metropolitan employs innovative engineering solutions to achieve results well below mandated regulations. Tubular gallery conveyors provide containment of dust, spillage and washdown water. Key transfer points within the terminal are fully covered. Patented mobile vacuum sweepers clean open dock areas daily.
All industrial water is recycled.
Metropolitan has two yard locomotives for use in the storage area, handling unit trains from 60 to 100 cars. Cargo is loaded directly to vessels by the conveyor system feeding one of two ship loaders. Two 1000 ft. Accuracy is ensured by our computer system, using all Programmable Logic Controls. Communications between the main PLC units and the shiploaders are by microwave transmission.