July 25, 2024 [Storage Terminals Magazine]- Shell Chemicals Park Moerdijk is adopting UAB-Online’s software to enhance its liquid bulk handling process for sea shipping operations.
This follows the successful integration of UAB-Online’s inland shipping software at Shell Chemicals Park Rotterdam in May 2024. The integration at Moerdijk marks a logical extension of Shell’s strategy to improve sea and inland shipping operations, making them more efficient, safe, and sustainable.
Shell Chemicals Park Moerdijk, established in the late 1960s, is a major chemical complex located in the industrial and port area of Moerdijk. It employs around 1,300 people, with 900 Shell employees and 400 contractors. The site produces basic chemicals derived from petroleum, which are used in everyday products.
These chemicals are primarily transported via underground pipelines from Shell Pernis to Moerdijk’s central processing unit, known as the ‘cracker’ or ethylene plant. The cracker breaks down large molecules into smaller ones, which are then distributed to other factories on-site, back to Pernis, or to customers. Moerdijk covers 325 hectares and has a production capacity of 4.5 million tonnes per year. Raw materials arrive at the site through pipelines (50 percent), ships (45 percent), and train or road transport (5 percent).
The integration of UAB-Online’s software digitises and optimises various facets of operations at Shell Chemicals Park Moerdijk. This includes enhancements to the Seagoing Ship Safety Certificate for sea vessels and the ADN checklist for inland shipping. The software streamlines documentation processes, allowing Shell to complete checks more efficiently and accurately.
Additionally, the software improves the pre-arrival announcement process for sea and inland terminals, optimising the entire port call for vessels. UAB-Online’s SaaS platform facilitates the collection and management of essential pre-arrival information and documents, such as SSSCL, operational arrangements, ADN, CDNI, and terminal-specific documents, ensuring that all necessary paperwork is available in a dedicated file for each announcement.
