Bruks Siwertell secures conveyor system contract for Port of Corpus Christi

30 May 2025

Bruks Siwertell has been awarded a significant contract to supply a new, replacement belt conveyor system to the Texas-based Port of Corpus Christi (POCC), USA. Ordered by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA), it marks a new customer relationship, with the contract secured through a competitive public bidding process. Bruks Siwertell was selected for the reliability of its technology and the clarity, detail, and quality of its proposal.

“We are proud to partner with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority on this vital infrastructure project,” says Derek Tatum, Sales Manager, Conveyor Technology and Business Development,  Bruks Siwertell. “Our advanced conveyor technology will provide the port with a robust, reliable system that not only replaces aging infrastructure, but also integrates future flexibility and environmental safeguards.”

The new material handling system will be installed around the port’s petroleum coke (petcoke) storage yard, encircling the existing ponds on the north, east, and west sides. In addition, one new conveyor will be installed at the southern end of the existing conveyor to transfer material to the waterfront and supply equipment planned for a future berth.

The contract includes the supply of three 1.2m-wide (48in) traditional belt conveyors and three new transfer towers, all engineered to enhance operational efficiency and material flow at the port. New payloader reclaim emergency hoppers will be also be provided for two of the conveyors, one of which will also have a magnetic separator to remove any tramp metal. A dedicated washdown system is also included for cleaning between different cargoes.

The new conveying system is designed to handle petcoke and sulfur at a rated capacity of up to 2,500t/h, with the potential to accommodate taconite pellets in the future. “Our design starts at a new feed point beneath an existing transfer tower and allows for the direct transfer of sulfur, removing the need for two existing conveyors that are at the end of their operational lives,” explains Tatum. “Material will then flow through a sequence of transfer stations before being routed toward the port’s waterfront and future expansion berth.”

Bruks Siwertell’s belt conveyor technology offers several key features that ensure environmental protection and efficiency, including enclosed conveyors and fully covered transfer points for controlling dust emissions, along with dust-suppression systems within the head chutes. 

“This installation reflects Bruks Siwertell’s commitment to designing tailored solutions that can be incorporated within complex, existing infrastructures and support customers with sustainable bulk material handling,” adds Tatum. “With enclosed conveying and integrated emissions control, the system is designed to help PCCA meet both performance and environmental targets.”

The system is planned for delivery in the first quarter of 2026, with commissioning and start-up of operations scheduled to follow shortly afterwards.

For more information, please contact us

Sales Manager
Derek Tatum
Conveyor Technology and Business Development
derek.tatum@bruks-siwertell.com
T: +1-713-724-3008