Eco Material Technologies has opted to build a rail terminal to transport supplementary cementitious material (SCM) to New York City, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability. By using trains, which can carry significantly more weight than trucks, they aim to reduce both transportation costs and emissions by over 90%. This decision comes after a search for existing rail infrastructure and a partnership with a local short-line railroad. Despite logistical challenges, the company is committed to greener freight solutions, showcasing a shift back to rail for heavy materials.
We had to scour the area to find existing infrastructure that could work with our needs, says Grant Quasha.
A truck is not an efficient way to take these types of materials long distance, says Grant Quasha.
A train can move as much as 2,000 tons, cuts emissions by at least 90%, Quasha says.
The company wanted to serve the construction market in New York from one of its sites in rural Pennsylvania.
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