Ports of San Martín.

Situated between KMS 441 / 456 right margin of the River Paraná, (Lat 32°47’S Long 60°43’W)
San Lorenzo and San Martín (commonly known as “San Lorenzo” in shipping), have become the leading exporters of grains, by-products and vegetable oils, with an annual movement of over 14.5 million tons through the modern terminals.

From North to South, the following are the private berth and terminals:

San Martín

1.- La Alumbrera (KM 457).

Private berth, operated by Terminal 6 S.A., but with La Alumbrera supervision. Specially constructed for the loading of mineral ore (copper concentrates) for the Bajo La Alumbrera Mine.

The berth consists of 5 dolphins, providing 180 meters berthing front, with outlaying bow and stern. The total LOA allowed is 348 meters.

2.- Terminal 6 S.A. (KM 456) - North berth.
- North berth. Private berth owned by Terninal 6 S.A. Originally built to attend the discharging of river barges, but has since been enlarged to operate also with ocean going vessels. It consists of 4 dolphins with 161 meters berthing front, and 2 outlaying mooring dolphins. LOA 275 meters.

-South berth. Berthing front of 155 meters; 4 dolphins, with 2 outlaying dolphins for bow and stern mooring. Capers can load at this terminal. Grain storage capacity is 528.000 MT (9 silos of 52.000 MT and 10 silos of 6.000 MT, all interconnected).

3.- Quebracho (KM 454.5)
Owned by Cargill. Terminal for grains, by-products and vegetable oils.
The berth consists of 4 reinforced concrete dolphins. Total length is 130 meters with 2 outlaying mooring dolphins, enabling vessels of 250 meters LOA to berth.

Loadrate 1.000 MT per hour. Silo storage capacity is 540.000 MT, grains and by-products. Storage for vegetable oils 30.000 Mt. Loadrate 900 TPH

4) Puerto Fertilizante Quebracho.
This is a new terminal, situated immediately south of the Quebracho grain terminal. It consists of 3 dolphins offering a berthing front of 130 meters. with 2 outlaying mooring towers, allowing vessels of up to 270 meters LOA to berth. It is fitted with hoppers and conveyor belts to allow grab discharge of fertilizers. Coast guard allows vessels with 210 meters LOA maximum and 42.000 MT displacement to berth.

5) Nidera -IMSA (KM 451)
Owned by Nidera, it is a terminal for grains, by products and vegetable oils.
The berth consists of 4 reinforced concrete dolphins, with approximately 150 meters overall frontage, with outlaying head/stern mooring dolphins, suitable for vessels of around 250 meters LOA. Grain cargo is loaded at a rate of 1.200 MT per hour and by products at 700 MT per hour. Storage capacity for grains is 170.000 MT and by products 60.000 MT.
Vegetable oils are loaded at a rate of 900 TPH, and there is a storage capacity for 80.000 MT.

6) El Tránsito (KM 449)
Owned by Alfred C. Toepfer S.A. Berthing is effected on 4 dolphins, with an approximate frontage of 150 meters, with outlying mooring buoys.
Terminal grain storage capacity is 60.000 MT. Vegetable oil storage capacity is 10.000 MT.

7) Pampa (KM 449)
This is a new terminal, owned by La Plata Cereal (Andre Group), inaugurated March 1998.
Vessels berth on 3 dolphins, offering a berthing front of 125 meters, with outlying head and stern mooring points. Suitable for vessels of up to 270 meters LOA, and 38 meters beam.
Loading rate is 2000 MT per hour for grains and 1600 MT per hour by-products. The storage capacity ascends to 420.000 MT.

8) Dempa (KM 448,50)
Grain, by products and vegetable oils terminal, owned by La Plata Cereal.
The berth consists of 5 reinforced concrete dolphins, with an overall length of 125 meters.
Two outlying head and stern moorings. Maximum LOA 250 meters and 32.5 meters beam.
Storage capacity ascends to 150.000 MT for grains and by-products.. Tank storage capacity ascends to 40.000 MT.



1º Berth: Resinfor
2º Berth: Terminal 6 Sur
3º Berth: Terminal 6 Norte
4º Berth: Alumbrera
 








1º Berth: Quebracho (Cargill)
2 º Berth: Cargill Fertilizantes
 





Berth: Nidera
 



Berth: Tránsito
 



1º Berth: Pampa
2 º Berth: Dempa
3 º Berth: Chacabuco
4 º Berth: Esso
5º Berth: Refisan
6º Berth: Aca
7º Berth: Duperial

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