Edmonton International Airport: DB Schenker successfully moves 154-metric tonne waste heat boiler for its customer Agrium Inc.

Antonov AN-225 flies 154 metric tonne waste heat boiler from Leipzig, Germany to Edmonton, Alberta

Edmonton, Canada, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — DB Schenker today announced the successful move of a 154-metric tonne waste heat boiler to Edmonton International Airport (EIA) for its customer, Agrium Inc.  The waste heat boiler is a vital component used in the production of nitrogen fertilizer destined for Agrium’s Fertilizer Operations in Redwater, Alberta, approximately 52 km north of Edmonton.

Schenker of Canada Limited’s Projects Division arranged for all segments of the delivery originating from Berlin, Germany including barge, truck, and final arrival at Edmonton International Airport via the Antonov AN-225. From there, the cargo will be carried by over-sized trailer to the Agrium Redwater plant.

According to Eric Dewey, President and CEO, Schenker of Canada Limited, “This is a massive undertaking that required months of extensive planning, right down to the final details. Agrium’s timeline negated the option of ocean transport and we were very fortunate the Antonov AN-225 was available to transport the waste heat boiler from Berlin to Edmonton.”

“We are undergoing a significant site construction and replacement project at our Redwater site,” explains Kevin Melnyk, Plant Manager Nitrogen Operations, Agrium Redwater. “DB Schenker knows we have a critical implementation timeline and they are working to specific deadlines to transport this waste heat boiler.  At Agrium safety and reliability are the way we operate.  The installation of this new boiler will significantly improve the production reliability at our site.”

“A critical role of EIA is efficiently supporting this type of heavy-lift cargo operation”, says Alex Lowe, Manager Cargo Business Development at EIA. “This operation is a prime example of the growth in cargo at EIA. Recent and continued investments in the airport’s cargo infrastructure will continue to enable this region’s economic growth.”

Originally designed to carry the Soviet Union’s space shuttle, the Antonov AN-225 is the only example of this Ukrainian aircraft ever built. The AN-225 is two-and-a-half times as long as a 737 and can lift more than the equivalent of three fully-loaded 737s or 45 African elephants or seven humpback whales in its cargo hold.

For More Information:
Fabiana Varela Manager, Marketing and Communications Schenker of Canada Limited Tel. +1 (0) 905 671-6290 fabiana.varela@dbsche

Additional Information:

About DB Schenker – DB Schenker’s global enterprise has annual sales of 19 billion euros, with 94,600 employees and 2,000 offices around the world. DB Schenker is one of the world’s leading providers of integrated logistics services, offering land operations, air and ocean freight as well as comprehensive logistics solutions and global supply chain management from a single source. DB Schenker is the Transport and Logistics Division of Deutsche Bahn, the German Railway. To find out more, please visit: http://www.dbschenker.com/ho-en/start.html.

About Agrium Inc. – Agrium Inc. is a major global crop input Retail supplier of agricultural products and services in North America, South America and Australia and a leading global Wholesale producer and marketer of all three major agricultural nutrients and the premier supplier of specialty fertilizers in North America. Agrium’s strategy is to provide the crop inputs and services needed to feed a growing world. We focus on maximizing shareholder returns by driving continuous improvements to our base businesses, pursuing value-added growth opportunities across the crop input value chain and returning capital to shareholders. Visit www.agrium.com to find out more about our company.

About EIA – EIA is Canada’s fifth busiest airport and the country’s fastest growing major airport over the past ten years. EIA Cargo has achieved four consecutive years of volume growth, totalling 26% over the period. EIA’s Cargo Villageincludes a dedicated cargo apron, airside building facilities, road and land servicing, and a new Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) facility. Visit www.flyeia.com for more information.

World’s Largest Aircraft: DB Schenker Ships Critical Component for Agrium

Contact Name:
Cindy Andrews
Contact Title:
Manager, Community Relations
Organization:
Agrium
Phone Number:
403-392-2689
Email:
candrews@agrium.com

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