Alpine to Design, Supply Shiploaders & Conveyors at WestshoreAlpine to Design, Supply Shiploaders & Conveyors at Westshore

Alpine will be a key partner in Westshore’s potash expansion project that will install new infrastructure for handling and shipment of 4.5 million metric tons potash per year.

Kristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

January 27, 2025

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Alpine will also deconstruct existing Berth 2 shiploader feed conveyors, a surge bin, and two quadrant style shiploaders.Jorg Greuel/Stone via Getty Images

Alpine, a global bulk materials handling OEM, has been awarded a major contract by Westshore Terminals for the design and supply of shiploaders and conveyors at Westshore in Delta, BC, Canada.

Alpine is now a key partner in Westshore’s potash expansion project that will install new infrastructure for handling and shipment of 4.5 million metric tons potash per year.

The project will receive potash shipments by rail, offload it into a new storage building, transfer it via a closed conveyor system to shiploaders, and export it from Berth 2.

As part of this landmark project, the material handling company will design and supply two dual purpose shiploaders that allow handling of both potash and coal. The design will include an innovative and proprietary chute changeout system along with an entire upstream conveyor system.

Alpine will also deconstruct existing Berth 2 shiploader feed conveyors, a surge bin, and two quadrant style shiploaders.

“The major challenge of this project comes from working within an extremely busy brownfield site with many constraints. However, we are confident that we can execute this project to successful completion with smart and extensive planning and close collaboration with other project participants," said Milan Sjaus, president, Alpine.

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About the Author

Kristen Kazarian

Managing Editor

Kristen Kazarian has been a writer and editor for more than three decades. She has worked at several consumer magazines and B2B publications in the fields of food and beverage, packaging, processing, women's interest, local news, health and nutrition, fashion and beauty, automotive, and IT.

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