A new bulk cement import terminal at the Port of Morehead City will be built to handle at least five times the volume of the port’s current cement operations.
Silvi Cement’s new terminal will include two 100,000-ton enclosed domes for Type I/II low-alkali cement and Grade 120 slag, complete with 24/7 truck loading capabilities and direct rail loadout, according to a North Carolina Ports release.
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“The enclosed domes expand storage capacity and modernize the cement import system by providing a more environmentally friendly, contained operation,” the release states.
“Our expansion into Morehead City marks an exciting new chapter for Silvi Cement and represents a significant investment in the region,” Laurence J. Silvi II, Silvi Materials co-president, stated in the release. “We’re proud to collaborate with NC Ports on this important project and bring new jobs and economic opportunity to the community. The Morehead City terminal will increase the reliability and reach of our cement supply throughout the Southeast, and we look forward to supporting the continued growth of this rapidly developing market.”
Silvi Cement, a division of concrete supplier Silvi Materials based in Pennsylvania, will use a now fully operational temporary cement rail loadout facility supplied by the company’s flagship terminal in Bristol, Pennsylvania, until the new terminal is completed.
The terminal is expected to open in 2027.
“This significant investment underscores Silvi’s commitment to our growing region and market,” North Carolina Ports Executive Director Brian E. Clark stated in the release. “Once complete, the new import terminal will enhance the supply chain for construction materials throughout the Southeast while supporting job creation and overall economic vitality in Morehead City and beyond.”
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