Bulk transport - Aurecon

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Bulk transport

Helping freight businesses optimise the supply chain

Working in a dynamic and constantly evolving market, bulk commodity business owners have their focus on optimising the transport supply chain by remaining flexible and agile.

At Aurecon, we understand that efficient and cost effective solutions sought for new and existing bulk transport infrastructure and operations (including the intermodal handling facilities) need to be integrated, reliable, innovative, as well as agile to accommodate constantly evolving technology.

The solutions must also provide a level of redundancy to match each clients’ specific requirements. They also need to align with global environmental and safety standards. With a history of experience delivering bulk transport projects across the full project lifecycle, we have the know-how to meet this challenge.

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Our difference

Our approach acknowledges the importance of integrating our services in a holistic manner to partner with our clients to understand the importance of the bulk transport chain in the total conceptual design planning and investment decision for mine developments.

Aurecon’s expertise spans a broad range of commodities from coal, cement, grain and woodchip, to metal ores, metal concentrates and bulk water. Our industry experts work across all engineering disciplines including civil, structural, marine, mechanical, electrical, power, and information and control systems to provide solutions across every phase of a project.

Aurecon has a strong client focus aimed at meeting client expectations in the delivery of best practice project outcomes across safety, risk, quality, budget and programme. Our solutions offer advantages along the entire transport chain: 

  • Proven track record in detailed design capability in bulk materials handling, rail, road and port facilities
  • Over 50 years of experience and an international reputation in both designing and procuring large bulk material handling machines
  • Integrated approach for cost effective planning of bulk transport infrastructure from origin to destination including business evaluation, simulation expertise, engineering and cost planning, environmental evaluation, and operational cost estimating

Aurecon delivers consulting, project delivery and operations and maintenance support services to our clients globally. Services include business planning, transport simulation, environmental planning and compliance, survey, full feasibility and engineering design capability, delivery capability, asset management and due diligence.

Using a broad, multidisciplinary and multi-sector approach, our specialist teams deliver large and challenging transport projects including:

  • Rail and road bulk transport infrastructure
  • Bulk material transport conveyors and pipelines
  • Intermodal storage and handling facilities between road, rail, conveyor, ship and pipeline
  • Major port developments

Thinking

Using maths to uncover operational efficiencies with highly automated operations at bulk export terminals.

Using maths to uncover operational efficiencies with highly automated operations at bulk export terminals

The paper shares an overview of the region’s natural resources through a circular economy approach.

The Circular Economy: the bioprecinct approach and showcase on the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region

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Projects

Below the Cape Lambert Jetty’s water level is a forest of piles supporting the wharf, dolphin structures and walkways.

Digital innovation sustains life of Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert export infrastructure

Aurecon's digital design innovation reduces budget and schedule on upgrade of Cape Lambert Jetty to sustain Rio Tinto’s iron ore export infrastructure. More information ›

OSDP expansion has created Defence shipbuilding and ship sustainment projects.

RAN Osborne South Naval Shipyard Development

Aurecon is providing consulting engineering and advisory services to the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) world-leading naval and shipbuilding industry hub in South Australia. More information ›

Delivering a transformational project for New South Wales and helping to meet the freight network.

Botany Rail Duplication, Port Botany

Aurecon provides rail expertise, design, and construction for the rail duplication that will help shift freight and traffic congestion in New South Wales. More information ›

Helping to navigate the approval process for future expansion and operational improvements at Port of Gladstone.

Gatcombe and Golding Cutting Channel Duplication, Gladstone

Aurecon's environmental impact statement helps navigate the approval process for future expansion and operational improvements at Port of Gladstone. More information ›

The Cabramatta Rail Loop project aims to alleviate constraints and increase the capacity in Sydney’s freight rail network.

Cabramatta Rail Loop, Sydney

Aurecon is the independent project verifier for the design and construction that will increase rail freight capacity on the Southern Sydney Freight Line. More information ›

Expansion of a bulk materials handling terminal to support Qatar’s major infrastructure development programmes.

Gabbro Terminal Expansion, Mesaieed

Aurecon played a leading role in the expansion of a bulk materials handling terminal to support Qatar’s major infrastructure development programmes. More information ›

Aurecon and Hatch joined forces for the construction of the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal in Australia.

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, Hay Point

Aurecon and Hatch joined forces to offer full engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) for the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal in Australia. More information ›

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