Who we are
At Cicada Logistics, we are more than a logistics company – we are a strategic partner in energy infrastructure and natural resource logistics. Located in the Bakken, we specialize in transloading essential commodities like frac sand, crude oil, and NGLs, ensuring efficiency and reliability where it matters most.
With decades of experience in natural resources, our team has a proven track record of founding, incubating, and financing successful ventures. Backed by industry-leading infrastructure and exclusive long-term partnerships, we bridge the gap between supply and demand, helping our clients reduce costs, streamline operations, and unlock new opportunities.
OVERVIEW
The terminal’s strategic Bakken location and state-of-the-art infrastructure, including dual loop tracks, unit train sand unloading, rapid crude loading, and 270,000 barrels of crude storage, enable efficient multi-commodity logistics for crude oil, frac sand, NGLs, and LPGs. This 200-acre facility is designed to handle a variety of commodities, including pipe, grain, heavy oil, and chemicals, making it a versatile hub for energy and industrial operations.
Frac Sand Transloading & Storage
1. Four frac sand storage silos with high-speed loadout totaling 8,000 tons.
2. Flat storage totaling 20,000 tons with high-speed loadout and sub-24-hour turnarounds, including two truck load-outs.
3. Eight ladder tracks totaling 16,000 ft.
Loop Tracks
4. Two 8,500-foot loop tracks (inner track: 120 car unit train of liquids capacity; outer track: 140 car unit train of sand capacity)
Liquids Transloading & Storage
5. Ten truck offloading and ten rail loading stations.
6. Three 90,000-barrel crude oil storage tanks.
7. Two inbound crude gathering pipeline connections.
8. Additional track for bad orders.
Industrial Yard Space
9. 65-acre industrial yard space.
Frac Sand Transloading & Storage
1. Four frac sand storage silos with high-speed loadout totaling 8,000 tons.
2. Flat staorage totaling 20,000 tons with high-speed loadout and sub-24-hour turnarounds, including two truck load-outs.
3. Eight ladder tracks totaling 16,000 ft.
Liquids Transloading & Storage
5. Ten truck offloading and ten rail loading stations.
6. Three 90,000-barrel crude oil storage tanks.
