Breakbulk / Container
Extension of Berth no. 4 at Beckett Street Terminal
Location: Camden, New Jersey • Delaware River
S. T. Hudson Engineers designed an additional 360' long, state-of-the-art, high-deck concrete pier (above) to extend the existing marginal wharf, and allow simultaneous docking of four vessels at that Terminal.
The pipe pile-supported reinforced concrete deck is capable of handling live loads of 1500 PSF, as well as railcar on tracks within the portals of heavy-lift multi-use crane. The project included demolition of an existing pier, and filling and paving of an abandoned slip behind the pier for use as cargo laydown area, together with attendant infrastructure.
Permitting required extensive negotiations with both State and Federal regulatory authorities, addressing dredge soil disposal and water quality, aquatic studies, mitigation for loss of habitat, and the experimental creation of artificial habitat under the pier.
Development of Port Crane Facilities
Location: Camden, New Jersey • Delaware River
S. T. Hudson Engineers identified client requirements and developed the performance criteria and purchase specifications for two rail mounted gantry cranes pictured above. The Kock Krane pictured above in the bottom photograph was erected at Pier 1A, a new bulk cargo unloading pier at SJPC Broadway Terminal and is a multi-purpose crane currently utilized for ship unloading of dry bulk cargoes at a maximum rate of 1,200 metric tons per hour. The crane is equipped with a clam-shell bucket, a hopper, and a belt feeder discharging to an independent belt conveyor. The crane is also capable of container handling, general cargo, and heavy lift operations.
Hudson also designed both crane rail systems including foundations and tie-downs.
Additionally, Hudson supported the acquisition of the used PACECO crane on the left of the below photograph, including the modifications to adapt it to the existing crane rail system at the Beckett Street Terminal.
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