In the Netherlands, OBA, a multipurpose terminal strategically located in Amsterdam’s Western Port area jointly owned by HES International B.V and Oxbow, has announced the opening of a 33 000 m3 warehouse for the storage of a variety of dry bulk products. The commissioning further expands the covered storage capacity to 181 000 m3.
OBA is a multipurpose terminal strategically located in Amsterdam’s Western Port area that handles and tranships around 20 million tonnes of bulk goods, yearly, on behalf of international clients from various sectors including the power supply and steel sector, the animal feed industry, the chemical industry, construction companies, and the recycling industry.
The new warehouse is within easy reach of the unloaders and has been equipped with 11 electrically powered, remotely controlled roof hatches. In addition to investing in the warehouse itself, the surrounding infrastructure has been adapted to guarantee maximum efficiency.
According to a statement, multiyear contracts have been signed with a number of customers for the use of warehouse capacity. The expansion of covered storage capacity ties in with the company’s strategy of becoming a multipurpose terminal.
Market developments are demanding more high-quality covered storage capacity for a variety of products including mixed animal feeds, minerals, construction materials, and biomass. In line with this development, OBA is pushing to further diversify its dry bulk portfolio.
