Nectar Group has recently signed a ten-year agreement with Government of Sierra Leone to manage and run the bulk terminal located at Queen Elizabeth II Quay, Freetown.
To operate the Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal (NSBT), Nectar has to implement a TOS system and weighbridges.
In order to implement the TOS system, Nectar consulted with DBIS to produce a blueprint for a self-contained TOS solution which could be delivered to the terminal once connected to the main electricity supply.
With the terminal requiring two weighbridges one on the in gate and one on the out gate, the decision was made to use standard 20” shipping containers as weighbridge offices and use the same containers as the administrative office and the server room.
The containers are fitting with internal linings to create an office environment with power and networks installed to the requirement of the user.
Manufactured in the UK, the weighbridge controllers were integrated with the IT environment for testing and training prior to the containers being shipped.
Operators were trained in the UK on how to assemble and connect them and how to use the software. DBIS is able to connect to the server via the web to handle any support issues.
The solution has met the requirements of the terminal whilst minimising training costs.
