What is a coal carrier container?

The Coal Carrier Container is a specialised container for the storage and transportation of coal as well as other mining and mineral cargo types. The open top and tipping hatch allow for simple loading and unloading of goods. All specifications are indicative. Individual container dimensions may differ.

What are coal bin containers?

Coal bin containers are customized shipping containers with special features for loading and storing coal. They are one of our intermodal container products. Coal is one of the main mining products and it must be stored in a special container, known as coal bin containers.

What is a mine storage & how does it work?

This is where solutions such as demand flexibility and short-term energy storage comes in. A mine storage can be used both for grid-scale and short-term storage, thereby addressing both the production/consumption mismatch and the stability of the grid. In other words: mine storages can be the key that enables the transition to green energy.

How can CST help with coal storage?

CST has the experience and portfolio of solutions to help meet our customer’s coal storage needs. Coal Storage for Power Generation With increasing storage, runoff and blending requirements being imposed, making sure a power plant has the best storage option to meet the sometimes complex needs is becoming more critical.

What makes mine storage a suitable solution?

Our solution is always designed based on how revenue will be generated. Mine Storage is a suitable solution for both bulk storage and ancillary services. For each mine storage plant, the operational model is developed to optimise the revenue based upon the conditions of the local market.

What are the features of a coal bin?

The Coal Bin’s special feature is that it can keep the coal dry and safe because it has a water drain system and a special door locking mechanism. COAL BIN CONTAINER FEATURES