Integrated Terminal Management Solution Meets

Critical Inventory Control and Safety Requirements

Case Study
“Honeywell’s comprehensive terminal management and inventory control solution will help us maximize our
operations with accurate and on-time information, precise measuring technologies, and improved safety.”
– Alphonso Bowe, Managing Director, Triton Global Petroleum Limited

Background Challenge
Accurate inventory is critical to terminal operations. Triton Global Petroleum sought to address operational
However, the dynamic nature of the industry can make issues that can lead to product transfer delays, low
it difficult to deal with complex product movement and throughput, and the resulting damage to profitability.
custody transfer issues. This can increase operational The specific challenges facing the Clifton Pier terminal Today, the success of any
costs, affect customer service and ultimately impact the included: liquid bulk or distribution
bottom line. terminal operation -
 Reducing uncertainty caused by shipping
Like other operating companies, Triton Global schedules, asset availability, etc. depends on how well it
Petroleum Limited requires an effective terminal  Ensuring accurate gain/loss accounting meets key business
management solution. They need a complete,  Improving traffic management objectives. The primary
integrated automation and control system that can  Eliminating measurement ambiguity concern is maintaining a
manage product receipts from ships, customer  Optimizing Health, Safety, Security and high level of safety,
accounting, inventory, truck dispatch, and safety Environment (HSSE) coverage inventory control and
instrumented system (SIS) functions.
Alphonso Bowe, managing director for Triton, trouble-free operation.
Triton is a worldwide supplier of aviation fuel to commented, “At our new terminal, we wanted reliable,
resellers, commercial aircraft operators, and accurate measurement of product inventories with
government and corporate aircraft operators. The capability for density measurement integrated with our
company offers a quick and easy way to locate the best terminal management system. The terminal
fuel price available. management system needed to be modular, scalable
and configurable to meet our current and future needs
serving customers like United, American Airlines, British
Airlines, etc. Our goal was to put the right information
in front of the right people, at the right time, to help
them make the best choices.”

Triton identified a number of key requirements for an

advanced terminal management solution. They ranged
from eliminating manual measurement of product level
and density, and thus ensuring overfill protection, to
automatic alarming of abnormal situations, an
automated order-to-cash capability, reporting for
Triton Global Petroleum operates a multi-user terminal with automated operational and business support decisions, and
inventory controls.
product reconciliation.
Triton’s new Clifton Pier Aviation Fuel Terminal
The main goal for the Clifton Pier facility was to run a
receives, stores and delivers jet fuel to customers in
multi-user terminal with automated inventory controls
The Bahamas. The facility is comprised of seven (7) jet
that were reliable and robust.
fuel tanks with a total capacity of 2,315,900 gallons.
This capacity is an operational capacity.
About Honeywell Solution & Benefits keeps operations safe, protecting personnel, assets and
the environment. It prevents overfills and potential
Terminal Operation Triton Global Petroleum considered various alternatives
disasters. Intelligent, programmable alarm handling helps
Solutions for meeting its overall terminal management needs.
operators react quickly to mitigate and avert accidents
The company decided upon Honeywell due to its
that could otherwise cause damage and downtime.
Honeywell’s Terminal advanced technology, proven track record and broad
Operation solutions help industry acceptance. Results
customers respond Honeywell’s system helps in managing a terminal’s With the Honeywell system, Triton personnel have an
quickly to market entire operations to address crucial issues, deliver integrated terminal automation solution for product
conditions, while ensuring greater cost efficiency and increase lifecycle support. It receipts through ships, as well as product inventory and
accuracy and safety. Real- monitors and controls all critical processes to ensure dispatch through trucks combined with reliable safety
smooth and safe operation, such as handling multiple features. The system provides accurate flow
time inventory monitoring
products and regulatory requirements. The system also measurement for tank truck filling, high-accuracy product
and precise custody
offers the benefits of a centralized solution, including inventory measurement and stock reconciliation,
transfer protects margins, monitoring, management and reporting processes to automated quantitative measurements of product
while advanced software supply accurate data to all stakeholders. density, workflow automation for tank truck filling, and
helps manage assets abnormal situation management using fire & spill
The Honeywell solution consists of:
effectively and improve detectors.
personnel and equipment  Experion® PKS Distributed Control System (DCS) In addition, Triton has implemented an integrated and
effectiveness. providing powerful features such as alarms, events
open platform system for greater visibility of users and
and notifications, trending and interfaces to other
customers, with flexibility in responding to changing
devices
business requirements. The company can also operate
 Honeywell Experion Terminal Manager to with the proven Experion platform for a longer product
automate product receipt from ships, product lifecycle.
storage, inventory management and truck loading
 Experion eServer delivering secure access to real- Looking to the future, Triton plans to implement similar
terminal automation systems at the Lynden Pindling
time and historical process data
International Airport Terminal in Nassau, and the
 C300 controllers providing robust process control
Freeport Bahamas Marine Terminal in Freeport.
for the Experion platform
 Honeywell Enraf automated servo-based tank Conclusion
gauging and overfill protection compliant with API
Nowadays, ensuring that a terminal operates in a secure,
RP 2350.
safe and well-planned manner is imperative for business
 Truck loading custody transfer metering skid using success. Terminal owners need to accurately monitor and
Honeywell Enraf MSC-L Preset control their inventory, manage custody transfer, and
 Honeywell fire and spill detection system streamline regulatory and financial reporting.
Triton now has an effective terminal management With the right approach to terminal management,
system that includes terminal automation for process operating companies like Triton Global Petroleum can
controls and business administration to facilitate the increase efficiency and productivity through enhanced
enterprise operation. It is also assured of improved automation. They can also gain the visibility and control
HSSE performance. Accurate and secure inventory data to confidently meet environmental, safety and legal
metrology standards and boost performance.
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