The future of grain logistics is multimodal, on both greenfield and brownfield projects.

Moving grain must be fast and reliable. When ships wait in port, money is lost.
Martino Celeghini discussed how to address this challenge during the SAUDI AGRICULTURE panel.

It starts with speed. High-capacity systems moving 1.500 tons per hour load vessels faster and reduce port time. However, speed alone is not enough. Without reliability, speed cannot be guaranteed. Only when the entire system is reliable, almost unstoppable, can high performance be sustained.

This approach applies not only to new greenfield projects. There is a major opportunity in upgrading existing infrastructure. Many plants built 30 or 40 years ago still have solid concrete silos and steel structures. What they lack is modern, faster, and more reliable technology, especially conveying equipment and control systems.

These projects require companies that are not afraid to work hands-on. Rehabilitation and extension of existing facilities, the so-called brownfield projects, demand experience and flexibility. At CESCO EPC, we use 3D laser scanning to map existing plants in just a few days. Our engineers can then redesign the internal layout to fit perfectly within the existing structures. We upgrade conveyors and control systems without tearing buildings down, often while partially maintaining plant operations.

The future is also about connectivity. Rail, road, and ports must work as one system. CESCO EPC is currently completing a transhipment terminal in Italy that seamlessly connects rail and truck logistics. The trend is clear. Fast, interconnected systems that waste less energy. Whether it is a new build or an upgrade, the goal is always the same, keep the grain moving.

Do you want to make your grain logistics faster, more reliable, and more connected? Let’s talk here