La Alumbrera

Quick Info

Km 457 Parana River

Specialities and port connections

Bulk Cargo

Private berth operated by Minera Alumbrera Ltd., especially constructed for the loading of mineral ore (copper concentrate) from the Bajo La Alumbrera mine in Catamarca. The berth consists of 5 dolphins giving a berthing front of 180 m with outlying bow and stern mooring points, length overall 348 m. Depth alongside 13 m (42 ft). Deadweight limitations for vessels using berth: unloaded 45.500 ton, loaded 60.000 ton. The ore arrives at the berth in railway wagons, being transferred to a 36Ó conveyor belt which feeds a radial ship loader. Loadrate 1250 TPH. Storage space at the terminal 50.000 ton. Used at small percentage (15%) of installed capacity, plans are to offer for other bulk cargoes.