
Cargo Port Drainage

Shipping Port Drains
Truck terminals and shipping ports see significant tractor-trailer and forklift traffic which means trench drain systems in terminals need to be HS20 or HS25 load rated and wide enough to capture large water flow from a concrete lot.
Terminal buildings, where fork truck traffic with concentrated wheel loads are high, have lower drainage requirements. For this application, 6″ wide drainage systems with cast iron grates and frames are commonly used.
Considerations
- Heavy Equipment
The constant traffic of forklifts, trucks and other heavy equipment requires trench systems to have Class E or Class F grates to hold up to the weight.
- The Bigger They Are
Trucking terminals positioned at a low point of a large surface area require larger trench drain systems to handle the flow capacity. Interiors and warehouse buildings don’t require as much coverage and can get away with narrower drains.
- Proper Planning
Trench drains designed for simple, straight runs don’t adapt to T intersections or angles. For complex layouts, trench forming systems and frame-and-grate systems will save time and money by eliminating on-site fabrications.
Product Recommendations
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WYE Rail Frames for 1" or 1.5" Thick Grates - FGK-WYE-1015
WYE Rail Frames for 1" or 1.5" Thick Grates - FGK-WYE-1015
USF TH1224 Gray Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Solid Grate Cover
USF TH1224 Gray Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Solid Grate Cover
USF 6235 Slotted Ductile Iron 24" X 24" Catch Basin Grate | Load Class D
USF 6235 Slotted Ductile Iron 24" X 24" Catch Basin Grate | Load Class D
US Foundry 6455 Heavy Duty Slotted Cast Iron 17" x 24" Grate
US Foundry 6455 Heavy Duty Slotted Cast Iron 17" x 24" Grate
US Foundry 6454 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 14″ x 24″ x 1.5" Grate
US Foundry 6454 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 14″ x 24″ x 1.5" Grate
US Foundry 6120 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12″ x 24″ x 2" Grate
US Foundry 6120 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12″ x 24″ x 2" Grate
US Foundry 6100 Heavy Duty Slotted C35B Gray Iron 8" x 24" x 1.5" Grate
US Foundry 6100 Heavy Duty Slotted C35B Gray Iron 8" x 24" x 1.5" Grate
TDS SS0642F Hold-Down Device for SS600 Fiberglass Grates
TDS SS0642F Hold-Down Device for SS600 Fiberglass Grates
TDS FP1200 Kit with FG1245 Fiberglass 1.5" x 1.5" Sq. Mesh Grate Class A
TDS FP1200 Kit with FG1245 Fiberglass 1.5" x 1.5" Sq. Mesh Grate Class A
TDS FG1248R Class C Galvanized Steel 14" x 24" x 1.5" Grate
TDS FG1248R Class C Galvanized Steel 14" x 24" x 1.5" Grate
TDS FG1245 Class A 1.5" Sq. Mesh Fiberglass 14" x 48" Grate
TDS FG1245 Class A 1.5" Sq. Mesh Fiberglass 14" x 48" Grate
TDS FG1244 Class C Mesh Fiberglass 14" x 48" Grate
TDS FG1244 Class C Mesh Fiberglass 14" x 48" Grate
TDS FG1242 Class E Slotted Ductile Iron 14" x 24" Grate
TDS FG1242 Class E Slotted Ductile Iron 14" x 24" Grate
TDS FG1241 Class C Slotted Ductile Iron 14" x 24" Grate
TDS FG1241 Class C Slotted Ductile Iron 14" x 24" Grate
J-4223-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 14" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4223-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 14" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4222-04 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4222-04 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4222-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4222-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4221-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 10" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
J-4221-01 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 10" x 24" x 1.5" Grate | D&L Foundry
Iron Age IA-JOE-1220-BF Class B Regular Joe 12x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-JOE-1220-BF Class B Regular Joe 12x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-JOE-1220 Class B Regular Joe 12x20 Cast Iron Grate - Raw
Iron Age IA-JOE-1220 Class B Regular Joe 12x20 Cast Iron Grate - Raw
Iron Age IA-JOE-0920-HP-BF Class B Regular Joe Heel Proof 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-JOE-0920-HP-BF Class B Regular Joe Heel Proof 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-JOE-0920-HP Class B Regular Joe Heel Proof 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-JOE-0920-HP Class B Regular Joe Heel Proof 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-CB24-BF (IX24-24|99FW) Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 24" x 24" Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-CB24-BF (IX24-24|99FW) Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 24" x 24" Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-CB24 (IX24-24|99FW) Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 24" x 24" Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-CB24 (IX24-24|99FW) Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 24" x 24" Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-1217-BF Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 12" x 17" Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-1217-BF Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 12" x 17" Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-1217 Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 12" x 17" Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-1217 Class B Interlaken Cast Iron 12" x 17" Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-0920-BF Interlaken 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-0920-BF Interlaken 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - BoOF
Iron Age IA-INTER-0920 Interlaken 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - RAW
Iron Age IA-INTER-0920 Interlaken 9x20 Cast Iron Grate - RAW
HW FGS Locking Device for FP1200 Series Stainless Grates
HW FGS Locking Device for FP1200 Series Stainless Grates
HW FGM Locking Device for FP1200 Series Fiberglass Mesh Grates
HW FGM Locking Device for FP1200 Series Fiberglass Mesh Grates
HW FGHD Locking Device for FP1200 Series HLC Fiberglass Grates
HW FGHD Locking Device for FP1200 Series HLC Fiberglass Grates
HW FGDI Locking Device for FP1200 Series Ductile Iron & Galvanized Grates
HW FGDI Locking Device for FP1200 Series Ductile Iron & Galvanized Grates
Heavy Duty Gray Iron USF 6516-2 Frame Rails 1.5" x 48" (Set of 2)
Heavy Duty Gray Iron USF 6516-2 Frame Rails 1.5" x 48" (Set of 2)
Heavy Duty Gray Iron USF 6516 Frame Rail 1.5" x 48"
Heavy Duty Gray Iron USF 6516 Frame Rail 1.5" x 48"
Gen Foundry DD21-005 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12″ x 24″ x 2" Grate
Gen Foundry DD21-005 Heavy Duty Cast Iron 12″ x 24″ x 2" Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1247R Class C Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1247R Class C Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1242 Class E Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1242 Class E Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1241 Class C Grate
FP1200 Drain System w/ FG1241 Class C Grate
FG-MICRO-CB18 Class A ADA Compliant 18" x 18" Grate - Dark GRAY
FG-MICRO-CB18 Class A ADA Compliant 18" x 18" Grate - Dark GRAY
FG-MICRO-CB12 Class A ADA Compliant 12" x 12" Grate - Dark Gray
FG-MICRO-CB12 Class A ADA Compliant 12" x 12" Grate - Dark Gray
FG-MICRO-1448 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 14"X48" Grate Load Class C
FG-MICRO-1448 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 14"X48" Grate Load Class C
FG-MICRO-1248 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 12"X48"x1.5" Grate
FG-MICRO-1248 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 12"X48"x1.5" Grate
FG-MICRO-0848 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 8"X48" Grate Load Class C
FG-MICRO-0848 Micro Mesh Fiberglass ADA Compliant 8"X48" Grate Load Class C
FG-MESH-1248 Mesh Fiberglass 12"X48"x1.5" Grate Load Class C
FG-MESH-1248 Mesh Fiberglass 12"X48"x1.5" Grate Load Class C
FG-MESH-0848 Mesh Fiberglass 8"X48"x1.5" Grate Load Class C
FG-MESH-0848 Mesh Fiberglass 8"X48"x1.5" Grate Load Class C
FG-I4015-1548 Fiberglass I-Bar Grate 15"X48"x1.5" Grate Load Class C
FG-I4015-1548 Fiberglass I-Bar Grate 15"X48"x1.5" Grate Load Class C
FG-I4015-1248 Fiberglass I-Bar Grate 12"X48"x1.5" Grate Load Class C
FG-I4015-1248 Fiberglass I-Bar Grate 12"X48"x1.5" Grate Load Class C
FG-I4015-0948 Fiberglass I-Bar Grate 9"X48" Grate Load Class C
FG-I4015-0948 Fiberglass I-Bar Grate 9"X48" Grate Load Class C
FG-HLC-1448 Mesh Fiberglass 14"X48" Grate Load Class C
FG-HLC-1448 Mesh Fiberglass 14"X48" Grate Load Class C
FG-HLC-1048 Mesh Fiberglass 10" X 48" Grate | Load Class C
FG-HLC-1048 Mesh Fiberglass 10" X 48" Grate | Load Class C
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