Savannah-Gavilon Fertilizer LLC said Feb. 5 that it plans to expand its fertilizer operation in Sauget, Ill. Construction of the 19,000 st fertilizer storage building is expected to be completed in the fall of 2010. Plans also include the installation of high-speed bulk-fertilizer handling equipment and rail configuration to accommodate the loading of 110-car unit trains. “We are pleased to be expanding and upgrading our fertilizer facility,” said Brian Harlander, Gavilon Fertilizer president. “Upon completion, Sauget will be the first bulk-fertilizer facility in the United States capable of loading multiple products onto a single unit train, providing increased flexibility for our distribution network and supporting our ability to help customers manage inventory price risk over multiple products.” The Sauget facility currently has 25,000 st of storage capacity and distributes bulk fertilizer by truck and rail. The facility is served by all Class I railroads, including BNSF, CSXT, and Union Pacific. The expanded facility will have 44,000 st of storage capacity.
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