What is the daily throughput of SMIALA terminal?

SMIALA handles up to 200 tonnes of bulk material per day. This is equivalent to approximately 9–11 full 20-foot containers per day depending on average big-bag weight (typically 700–1,000 kg per bag).

How many big-bags does the SMIALA warehouse hold?

The warehouse accommodates 2,000 big-bags simultaneously. This buffer capacity smooths irregular container arrivals and enables predictable daily silo trailer dispatch.

Does SMIALA use gravity or pneumatic transloading?

Exclusively gravity. Big-bags are lifted above the silo trailer filling hatch using an overhead gantry. The bottom discharge valve opens and product falls under gravity — no compressed air, no mechanical contact with the granulate.

How many silo trailers does SMIALA own?

SMIALA operates a fleet of over 30 owned silo trailers, each 60 m³. The owned fleet ensures availability when containers arrive and eliminates dependence on the spot transport market.

Is SMIALA ISO 9001:2015 certified?

Yes. ISO 9001:2015 certification covers all terminal operations: warehousing, transloading, and dispatch. Every batch is fully traceable from inbound big-bag to outbound silo trailer delivery.

What packaging formats does SMIALA accept?

SMIALA primarily handles standard big-bags (500–1,250 kg). The terminal also processes octabins and other bulk container formats. Contact us to discuss specific packaging requirements for your cargo.

06.02.2025

SMIALA Terminal: Facility Specifications & Technical Data

Transloading granulate from big-bags to a silo trailer

At a Glance

SMIALA terminal in Chorula near Opole is a dedicated bulk material transloading facility: 200 tonnes per day throughput, 2,000 big-bag warehouse, exclusively gravity transloading, 30+ owned silo trailers, ISO 9001:2015. For polymer granulate importers shipping from Korea or China, this combination means quality preservation, schedule reliability, and complete supply chain documentation — all under one operator. Managed by PHS Magnum Chorula .

Location

Parameter	Value
Address	ul. Kościelna 9, 47-316 Chorula, Poland
Motorway	4 km from A4 (Gogolin junction)
German border	180 km via A4
Port of Gdańsk	~450 km via A1
Port of Hamburg	~750 km
GPS	50.4597°N, 17.9764°E

Warehouse

Parameter	Value
Capacity	2,000 big-bags
Floor	Heavy-duty concrete
Access	Ground-level loading bays + overhead crane
Lot management	FIFO, per-client lot tracking
Fire suppression	Yes
Storage duration	Buffer (days–weeks) to long-term (months)

The 2,000 big-bag capacity functions as a strategic buffer between irregular container arrivals and steady-state silo trailer dispatch. This buffer protects importers against container detention and demurrage charges at port, and against converter plant downtime caused by delivery gaps.

Transloading station

Parameter	Value
Method	Gravity only — no pneumatic equipment
Lifting	Overhead gantry crane
Simultaneous bays	Multiple loading positions
Daily capacity	Up to 200 tonnes
Weighing	Certified truck scale (gross and net per trailer)
Documentation	Transloading protocol per load: lot, weight, date, vehicle

Why gravity matters for polymer quality

Standard PE/PP granulate for film extrusion, pipe extrusion, or injection moulding is a precision raw material. Its melt flow index (MFI), density, and particle distribution are certified at the factory. Pneumatic transloading can alter these parameters:

Fractionation: fine particles travel further in the airstream than coarse; the silo trailer receives a non-homogeneous load
Electrostatic charge: pipeline friction charges PE/PP granules; charged particles adhere to tank walls and resist full discharge at the converter
Oil contamination: even well-maintained compressor systems can allow trace oil to reach the product

Gravity transloading introduces none of these risks. The granulate enters the silo trailer in exactly the condition it left the big-bag. For specification-critical grades supplied by LG Chem, Borealis, Synthos, and Orlen, this is a non-negotiable requirement. More on how we protect granulate quality

Silo trailer fleet

Parameter	Value
Fleet size	30+ owned trailers
Tank capacity	60 m³ per trailer
Registration	EU-compliant, Polish (PL)
Inspection	TDT-certified (Polish road transport authority)
Cleanout	Protocol-based between product grades

An owned fleet of 31 trailers is significantly larger than most transloading terminals in Central Europe. Benefits:

Schedule reliability: a trailer is available when your container arrives — no spot market dependency
Grade segregation: dedicated trailers for specific product families reduce cross-contamination risk
Maintenance control: in-house fleet management ensures trailers are inspected and maintained on SMIALA’s own schedule

Quality management

Parameter	Value
Certification	ISO 9001:2015
Scope	Warehousing, transloading, dispatch
Traceability	Per big-bag: lot number, weight, dates
Documentation issued	Transloading protocol, CMR, delivery confirmation
Record retention	Minimum 5 years
Third-party audits	Available on request for qualified clients

ISO 9001:2015 means SMIALA’s quality system has been independently audited and certified to international standards. For procurement teams at LG Chem, HTNS, Borealis, Synthos, or Orlen, this provides the audit trail required to qualify SMIALA as an approved logistics provider. A copy of the current certificate is available on request.