Industry Solutions
Storage and logistics applications by sector
Terminal services adapted for various petroleum industry segments: fuel distribution, transport logistics, industrial consumption, and trading operations.
Application Areas
Terminal services by industry segment
Storage and handling solutions utilized across different petroleum industry sectors.
Fuel Distribution Networks
Storage services for independent fuel distributors operating retail station networks. Terminal serves as regional distribution hub. Services utilized: product storage (1,000-10,000 m³ typical allocation), quality testing for incoming and outgoing products, loading operations for distribution fleet, inventory management and reporting. Typical client profile: distributor operating 15-50 retail stations in central Poland.
- Storage duration: 10-20 days average turnover
- Loading frequency: daily operations for distribution trucks
- Product mix: diesel fuel (60%), gasoline 95 (30%), gasoline 98 (10%)
- Contract type: annual agreement with monthly volume commitments
- Value: reduced capital investment in own storage infrastructure
Transport Logistics
Terminal services for petroleum transport companies conducting multi-modal logistics. Used as intermediate storage point between pipeline/refinery and final destination. Services: short-term storage (7-15 days), intermodal transfer (pipeline to rail, pipeline to road), product consolidation for onward transport, quality verification for cargo handover documentation.
- Pipeline reception from PERN system for regional redistribution
- Rail dispatch to locations without pipeline access
- Consolidation of small volumes into full train loads
- Quality testing provides cargo documentation for international transport
- Reduces transport costs through mode optimization
Industrial Fuel Supply
Storage solutions for manufacturing facilities and power generation plants consuming petroleum products. Terminal provides buffer storage between supply (refinery/pipeline) and consumption. Products handled: diesel fuel for backup generators, heating oil for industrial boilers, jet fuel for industrial burners. Typical volumes: 2,000-8,000 m³ allocated capacity.
- Long-term storage contracts (12-36 months)
- Scheduled deliveries to industrial site (weekly/monthly)
- Quality testing ensures compliance with equipment specifications
- Blending services available for specification adjustment
- Reduces industrial site storage requirements and capital costs
Trading Operations
Flexible storage for petroleum product traders conducting spot market transactions. Terminal provides physical storage backing for trading positions. Services: flexible capacity allocation, rapid loading for time-sensitive deliveries, blending for specification optimization, quality testing for transaction documentation. Storage duration: typically 7-30 days.
- Spot market storage agreements (no long-term commitment)
- Rapid loading capability (4-hour notice for premium service)
- Blending services optimize product value
- Laboratory certificates support cargo documentation
- Strategic location near pipeline and rail infrastructure
Aviation Fuel Supply
Jet A-1 storage and quality control for aviation fuel suppliers. Terminal maintains dedicated jet fuel storage (separate from automotive products to prevent contamination). Services: strict contamination control, comprehensive testing per aviation standards, loading for transport to airport facilities. Typical clients: into-plane operators, airport fuel farms.
- Dedicated storage tanks (no automotive fuel contact)
- Testing per ASTM D1655 and DEF STAN 91-91
- Particulate monitoring per ARP 1401 standard
- Filter systems designed for aviation fuel purity requirements
- Supports regional airport supply (Łódź, Radom, Modlin)
Biofuel Production
Blending services for producing biofuel-containing automotive fuels meeting EU renewable energy mandates. Terminal blends bioethanol into gasoline (E10 production) and FAME biodiesel into diesel fuel (B7 production). Services: component storage, precise blending operations, post-blend quality verification, compliance documentation for National Fund for Environmental Protection reporting.
- E10 gasoline production: up to 10% ethanol blending
- B7 diesel production: up to 7% FAME blending
- Component quality verification before blending
- Post-blend testing confirms EN 228/EN 590 compliance
- Documentation supports renewable energy obligation reporting
Operational Examples
Previous terminal utilization instances
Representative examples of how terminal services were utilized by different client categories. Data from 2023-2024 operations.
Regional Fuel Distributor - Central Poland
Independent distributor operating 32 retail fuel stations in Łódź and surrounding region. Previously maintained own storage depot (15,000 m³ capacity) with aging infrastructure requiring major capital investment for regulatory compliance upgrades. Evaluated options: depot modernization (estimated 12 million PLN) vs. terminal storage services.
Solution implemented:
Annual storage contract for 8,000 m³ capacity allocation (5,000 m³ diesel, 2,500 m³ gasoline 95, 500 m³ gasoline 98). Daily loading operations for distribution fleet (average 12 trucks per day). Quality testing service for incoming pipeline product and outgoing deliveries. Contract commenced March 2023.
Operational data:
Annual throughput 2023: 96,000 m³ total. Average storage duration: 14 days. Loading operations: 4,380 truck loadings (average 12 per day). Quality tests: 720 samples analyzed. Zero product quality complaints during year. Distribution cost reduction: eliminated own depot operating costs (maintenance, personnel, utilities, regulatory compliance). Capital preserved: avoided 12 million PLN modernization investment.
Petroleum Trading Company - Spot Market Operations
Trading firm conducting diesel fuel transactions on Polish and regional markets. Required flexible storage capacity to support trading positions without long-term commitment. Previous arrangement: rented capacity at multiple locations requiring complex logistics coordination. Sought consolidated storage at strategic location near pipeline and rail infrastructure.
Solution implemented:
Framework agreement for flexible storage capacity up to 10,000 m³. Spot market storage terms (no minimum duration, 7-day notice for capacity release). Priority loading service (4-hour notice capability). Blending services for specification optimization. Laboratory testing for transaction documentation. Agreement commenced July 2023.
Operational data:
Storage transactions July-December 2023: 18 separate storage operations. Total volume handled: 124,000 m³. Average storage duration: 16 days per transaction. Loading operations: 1,840 rail cars dispatched. Blending operations: 6 instances (diesel-FAME blending for B7 production). Value: flexible capacity without capital investment, strategic location enabled rail and road distribution optimization, blending services enhanced product margins through specification optimization.
Manufacturing Facility - Industrial Fuel Supply
Paper manufacturing plant in Skierniewice region consuming 6,000 m³ heating oil annually for boiler operations. On-site storage limited to 500 m³ (8-10 day supply) due to space constraints and local environmental restrictions. Required reliable supply solution ensuring continuous operations without expanding on-site storage capacity.
Solution implemented:
36-month storage contract for 3,000 m³ heating oil allocation. Terminal maintains buffer stock on behalf of industrial consumer. Scheduled deliveries to plant site: two truck deliveries per week (two trucks per delivery, 60 m³ total weekly). Quality testing ensures fuel meets plant boiler specifications (sulfur content, viscosity). Contract commenced January 2023.
Operational data:
Annual consumption 2023: 6,240 m³ heating oil. Deliveries executed: 104 delivery operations (208 truck loads). Zero supply interruptions to manufacturing operations. Quality compliance: 100% of deliveries met plant specifications. Value: eliminated need for on-site storage expansion (avoided environmental permitting complications and capital costs approximately 2.5 million PLN), reliable supply maintained manufacturing continuity, seasonal pricing optimization through bulk storage at terminal.
Strategic Location Factors
Infrastructure connectivity advantages
Terminal location in Płock industrial district provides access to multiple transportation modes and proximity to regional markets.
Pipeline Connectivity
Direct connection to PERN pipeline system (Płock-Koluszki section, DN500). Pipeline supplies product from PKN Orlen Płock refinery (distance: 8 km) and Gdańsk import terminal (distance: 280 km via pipeline). Reception capacity: 800 m³/hour. Pipeline connection enables cost-efficient product supply avoiding road/rail transport costs. Central Poland location serves regional distribution networks in Łódź, Radom, Kielce, Piotrków Trybunalski regions.
Railway Access
Railway siding connected to PKP broad-gauge network. Enables rail distribution to: eastern regions of Poland (Lublin, Białystok), southern regions (Kraków, Katowice), locations without pipeline access. Rail transport competitive for distances exceeding 200 km. Facility coordinates with PKP Cargo for wagon scheduling. Eight loading positions accommodate full train loads (up to 1,200 m³ per train).
Road Infrastructure
Located 4 km from National Road 60 (Płock-Warsaw route) and 12 km from A1 motorway. Road distribution serves: local region (50 km radius), Warsaw metropolitan area (distance: 110 km), Łódź region (distance: 90 km). Four loading bays enable rapid truck loading operations. 24-hour operations accommodate flexible delivery scheduling. Road transport optimal for distances under 200 km.
Regional Market Proximity
Central Poland location provides access to significant petroleum product consumption markets. Nearby major consumption centers: Warsaw (2.0 million inhabitants, 110 km distance), Łódź (680,000 inhabitants, 90 km distance), Płock (120,000 inhabitants, local). Regional distribution reach: approximately 5 million inhabitants within 150 km radius. Location optimizes logistics costs for serving central Poland market.
Service Flexibility Options
Customizable operational arrangements
Terminal services adapted to various client requirements through flexible contract structures and operational options.
Contract Duration Options
Spot market storage: no minimum duration, 7-day notice for capacity release, suitable for trading operations. Short-term contracts: 3-6 month duration, seasonal operations (heating oil autumn/winter storage). Standard contracts: 12-month duration with monthly volume commitments, typical for distribution companies. Long-term contracts: 24-36 month duration with capacity guarantees, volume discounts applied, suitable for industrial consumers and major distributors.
Capacity Allocation Methods
Dedicated tank allocation: entire tank reserved for single client (5,000-10,000 m³), suitable for large-volume users. Shared tank allocation: multiple clients in same tank with segregated inventory accounting, minimum 500 m³ per client. Flexible allocation: capacity guarantee without specific tank assignment, terminal manages tank utilization optimization. Seasonal allocation: capacity adjusted seasonally based on demand patterns (heating oil high winter allocation, low summer allocation).
Loading Service Levels
Standard scheduling: 24-hour advance notice, loading within normal business hours. Priority scheduling: 8-hour advance notice, loading within 24 hours. Express service: 4-hour advance notice for premium package clients. 24/7 operations: available for road tanker loading (rail loading Monday-Friday only). Dedicated loading windows: specific time slots reserved for high-volume clients. Automated scheduling: online booking system for standard loadings.
Inventory Reporting Options
Standard reporting: daily email at 06:00 CET with inventory position (volume, tank allocation, temperature). Real-time access: online portal with current inventory data (available for premium package). Custom reports: tailored reporting formats for client ERP system integration. Transaction notifications: automated emails for receipts, loadings, quality test results. Monthly reconciliation: detailed monthly statement with all transactions, quality data, invoicing.
Quality Management System
Product quality preservation protocols
Terminal operations designed to maintain product quality from reception through storage to dispatch.
Reception Quality Control
Every product reception undergoes laboratory analysis before acceptance. Standard tests: density, appearance, flash point, water content. Extended tests available: octane/cetane, sulfur content, distillation curve. Acceptance criteria: product must meet applicable standard (EN 228, EN 590, ASTM D1655) and match quality certificate from origin. Products failing acceptance criteria rejected or stored separately for reprocessing/blending. Acceptance rate 2024: 99.2% (32 loads rejected from 4,000 total receptions).
Storage Quality Maintenance
Quality preservation during storage: nitrogen blanketing prevents oxidation (gasoline and jet fuel), water removal through daily bottom draining, temperature monitoring prevents excessive heating, tank circulation available if product stratification occurs. Monthly sampling during extended storage: quality verification after 30 days storage, additional testing if storage exceeds 90 days. Quality incidents 2024: 2 instances of water contamination detected and resolved (from 85,000 m³ average inventory).
Dispatch Quality Verification
Pre-loading sampling and analysis: standard package analysis for products stored over 30 days, abbreviated analysis (appearance, water content) for products stored under 30 days. Loading supervision: visual inspection during loading, metering accuracy verification, contamination prevention protocols. Quality certificate: issued for every loading with test results, accreditation logo, traceability data. Certificate delivery: electronic PDF within 24 hours, physical copy available on request.
Laboratory Quality Assurance
ISO 17025 accreditation maintained since May 2019. Quality assurance program includes: equipment calibration (annually by accredited body), proficiency testing participation (quarterly petroleum testing schemes), internal quality control (control samples tested with every batch), method validation per ISO standards. Accreditation surveillance: annual audit by Polish Centre for Accreditation. Proficiency testing performance 2024: zero failed tests in 12 schemes participated.
System Integration Capabilities
Digital connectivity options
Terminal offers digital integration options for clients requiring automated data exchange and system connectivity.
Data Exchange Interfaces
Available data exchange methods: Email reports (standard package - daily inventory reports, transaction notifications), Web portal (premium package - real-time inventory data, loading history, quality certificates), API access (enterprise clients - automated data retrieval for ERP integration, JSON format, authentication via API key), EDI connections (established protocols for large distributors - transaction data, inventory positions). Implementation time: 2-4 weeks for API/EDI integration setup.
Loading Booking Automation
Online loading booking system operational since March 2023. Features: web-based interface accessible 24/7, loading slot reservation (4-hour advance minimum), truck/rail car details submission, driver contact information, requested volume specification. Automated confirmation: email confirmation within 15 minutes, loading bay assignment, check-in instructions. Integration: system can accept bookings via API for clients with transport management systems. Usage 2024: 62% of road loadings booked via online system.
Digital Documentation
Paperless documentation system implemented 2022. Documents digitized: quality certificates (PDF with digital signature), loading tickets (email delivery within 1 hour of loading), transport documents (digital copies), monthly reconciliation statements. Archive access: online portal provides 24-month document history, older documents available on request. Format: PDF for compatibility, electronic signatures applied where applicable. Storage: compliant with Polish record retention regulations (5 years for transaction documents).
Inventory Visibility
Real-time inventory access for premium package clients. Data available: current inventory volume (updated every 15 minutes from tank gauging system), inventory value (calculated using client-provided pricing), transaction history (receptions and loadings with dates and volumes), quality test results. Mobile access: responsive web interface accessible from smartphones/tablets. Reporting: customizable reports can be generated and exported (Excel, CSV formats). Security: secure login with optional two-factor authentication.