BWC Terminals
BWC Terminals provides bulk liquid storage services across the United States and Canada, focusing on ESG principles and offering a wide range of specialized storage and handling solutions.
Services
BWC Terminals provides a comprehensive range of bulk liquid storage services. These include custom-built storage tanks, carbon storage tanks, stainless steel storage tanks, heated storage, nitrogen blanketing/purging, and filtration. The company also offers inline and in-tank blending, import/export services, and onsite third-party laboratories at selected locations. Additional services include kosher certification and FDA food facility registration.
Sector
BWC Terminals operates in the bulk liquid storage and logistics sector. The company handles a wide array of products, including specialty chemicals, monoethylene glycol (MEG), caustic soda, acids, fertilizers, petroleum products, base oils, biodiesel, wax, and vegetable oils/molasses. By supporting multiple transportation modes, such as vessel, barge, rail car, tank truck, ISO container, and flexitank, BWC Terminals ensures seamless and efficient logistical operations.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Focus
BWC Terminals emphasizes Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in its operations. The company integrates sustainable practices into its business model to minimize environmental impacts. This includes efforts to optimize its bulk liquid storage network and continuously seek expansion opportunities while adhering to strict environmental guidelines. BWC Terminals also commits to social responsibility by following ethical standards and transparent governance protocols.
Terminal Network
BWC Terminals operates multiple terminals across the United States and Canada. Some key terminals include Houston, TX – Jacintoport with 210,000 barrels capacity; Gretna, LA with 2,200,000 barrels capacity; Harvey, LA with 2,150,000 barrels capacity; Mobile, AL with 1,380,000 barrels capacity; and Texas City, TX with 2,800,000 barrels capacity. Other notable terminals include locations in Savannah, GA; St. Paul, MN; Stockton, CA; Hamilton, ON; and more, all contributing to a vast storage network.
Acquisitions and Mergers
BWC Terminals has undergone several key acquisitions and mergers to expand its storage capabilities. In January 2023, the company acquired the IMTT Gretna Terminal Facility. This was followed by the acquisition of Blakeley, Chickasaw, and Mobile, Alabama terminals from Zenith Energy in February 2023 and the Savannah, Georgia terminal in June 2023. An earlier acquisition includes the NuStar Texas City Facility in December 2020. Additionally, BWC Terminals merged with Contanda under the leadership of Mike Suder in February 2020.