Power Plant Pieces, Giant Fertilizer Bags and Fruit Make an Extremely Busy Day at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal

March 17, 2008- St. Patrick's Day was extremely busy at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. Three ocean carriers were docked to off-load a variety of cargoes including power plant parts, fertilizer and containerized bananas.

The ocean carrier Sabrata Star is discharging 4,500 cubic meters of power and boiler plant parts. Some of the plant equipment has already left the terminal en route to Texas and Missouri. Cargo operations are expected to continue through tomorrow afternoon.

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Star Osakana discharged 3,800 tons of fertilizer. Also off-loaded were three rudder parts that will be used for a ship being constructed at General Dynamics/NASSCO.

Dole Honduras made its weekly docking to discharge its usual cargo of containers of bananas and other fresh fruit for delivery throughout the region.

Cargo business at the Port's maritime terminals shows no signs of slowing down. Later this week Star Dover will arrive carrying hundreds of tons of tanks, condensers, steel coils and other heavy cargoes. The vessels Star Optamana and Bright State will also dock to discharge fertilizer, generateors, steel and windmill parts.

San Diego is emerging as the premier port of entry for oversize and project cargo on the US West Coast. The Port of San Diego has recently gained a 62 percent increase in break bulk cargo. This type of cargo includes bagged cement, fertilizer, lumber, steel products and industrial cargo used for power plants and other building projects.

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