About Us
What is Manly Terminal?
Manly Terminal is an ethanol and multi-product (caustic soda, sulfuric acid, HCL, oil, etc.) storage and reload facility that will feature over 20 million gallons of liquid storage capacity and outbound unit train loading capability on a unique 100-acre location in North Central Iowa. What makes the location unique? It is located within 300 miles of over half of all ethanol production in the United States (approximately 6 billion gallons by 2010) and has direct tariff access to the nation’s Class I Rail Carriers through the Iowa Northern Railway Company.
Manly Terminal also provides an array of other strategic benefits to the renewable-fuels industry including expanded market access, improved rail car utilization, rail car trip leasing options, end-to-end single invoice logistics solutions through partner KAG Ethanol Logistics, spot market alternatives, and trading and arbitrage opportunities.
As a result of government mandates and worldwide pressure to find alternative fuel sources, the ethanol industry is one of the fastest growing markets in our economy today. Manly Terminal is positioned to play a critical role in the success of this vitally important industry by delivering significant renewable-fuels, supply-chain improvements and efficiencies. America’s virtual ethanol pipeline truly does start right here!
Who are the principals of Manly Terminal LLC?
Manly Terminal LLC is a partnership between Kiewiet Group Companies, Iowa Northern Railway Company and KAG Ethanol Logistics. These principals have combined the synergies of multiple-transportation services and storage stakeholders in order to provide the infrastructure needed to efficiently manage your ethanol supply-chain. Locally operated, L.B. Transport will join with Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) to provide the trucking arm that delivers ethanol from the production facilities to Manly Terminal. From there, product will be distributed across the country through rail interline agreements secured by the Iowa Northern Railway Company. Customers will also have the option to outsource their overall logistics from ethanol production point to the final marketplace. A ‘bundled transportation’ offering with a single invoice will be coordinated and managed by KAG Ethanol Logistics.
Why should I contact Manly Terminal?
By bringing all of the key players of the ethanol transportation industry together, we are able to provide a truly unique service to ethanol customers throughout the country. Regardless of whether you are a producer, marketer, trader, or end-user, you have an obligation to your organization to secure the most efficient and dependable supply-chain options available. We are confident that our strategic location and ability to package these services and manage the delivery process from beginning to end will allow us to help solve many of the challenges you face, while reducing your overall supply-chain costs.
Timeline to Success
Manly Terminal broke ground on October 27, 2006. The terminal became operational on December 13, 2007. The terminal began operations at full capacity in January, 2008.
