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May 10, 2026
Puerto Ventanas (PVSA), a subsidiary of the Sigdo Koppers group, inaugurated a new warehouse for the storage and dispatch of sodium carbonate for its clients Cristal Chile and Portland.
The facility is located on route F-30, in the municipality of Puchuncaví, and has a usable area of 6,000 square meters, a static storage capacity of 25,000 tons of sodium carbonate, and is comprised of a material handling system and high-tech equipment for cargo manipulation.
Additionally, in line with PVSA's energy efficiency and sustainable operation plan, the facility features translucent panels that allow for the use of natural light, automatic gates with side seals, and a particulate matter control system during its storage, handling, and dispatch.
The construction process and the facilities (structural, electrical, among others) are governed by nearly 50 national and international regulations of various kinds that comply with standards for energy efficiency, water management, environmental management, materiality, and construction.
The reception process for sodium carbonate takes place at berth N°3 of the pier, using the ship's cranes, with sealed grabs specially designed for this type of cargo, each with a capacity of 14 cubic meters. Through two ecological hoppers equipped with high-standard dust collection systems for receiving solid bulk, the cargo is distributed into sealed "etelvina" type trucks, exclusively designed for its transport.
For dispatch from the warehouse, loading into silo-type trucks is carried out using a telescopic system with a retractable sleeve that automatically adjusts to the truck's hatch. A hermetic seal is created during the feeding process, ensuring a safe and sustainable operation. Once completed, prior to the truck leaving the terminal, a wheel wash is performed by a custom-equipped system.
Meanwhile, the bulk carrier Ansac Reverance will arrive at Puerto Ventanas on Sunday, May 10, with 12,500 tons of sodium carbonate to carry out the first discharge of this product at berth N°3 of the port facility.
Source: portalportuario
