July 2023 Issue Dry Cargo International

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Grain trade may strengthen

Signs of some pick up in commodity import demand have become a more distinct pattern in recent weeks. These indications reinforce expectations of resumed growth in world seaborne dry bulk trade trend during 2023 and into next year.

The post-pandemic evolution of the global economy, after an initial revival, has been less positive than expected. An energy crisis, inflationary pressures and rising interest rates have greatly restrained economic activity with adverse effects on dry bulk trade. But there are tentative indications of an improvement ahead over the next twelve months. The OECD organization commented early last month that “the global economy has begun to improve, but the recovery will be weak”.

GRAIN & SOYA

An upturn in world grain trade in the new 2023/24 year — starting this month for wheat, and October for corn and other coarse grains — seems likely based on tentative evidence. The US Department of Agriculture’s revised estimates published a few weeks ago showed world wheat and coarse grains trade increasing by 13.6mt (million tonnes) or 3%, from 421.5mt in 2022/23, to 435.0mt.

Imports into Asia and North Africa are forecast to rise in the period ahead but, by contrast, European Union purchases may be lower, as shown in table 1. China’s volume may be 5.5mt (12%) higher at 50.4mt. The EU’s total could

be 7.1mt (19%) lower at 31.0mt. A large influence on predictions is assumptions about summer 2023 domestic harvests in importing countries. There is still much uncertainty surrounding these because the weather conditions determining output are unpredictable.

COAL

Assisted by higher imports into two of the largest importing countries, world coal trade is likely to strengthen during 2023. Both India and China are seeing growing purchases, although the boost may be partly offset by receding import demand in Europe after last year’s upsurge.

In the first five months of this year coal imports into China increased rapidly from the low volume seen in the previous year’s same period. The January-May 2023 total was up by 86mt or 90%, reaching 182mt, amid a pickup in economic activity and energy consumption following the ending of pandemic restrictions. But the annual imports growth rate seems unlikely to show such a high percentage expansion because monthly levels had already bounced back in the second half of last year.

IRON ORE

Among steel industry raw materials importing countries, trade volumes are still restrained by trends in steel demand and production. The latest World Steel Association statistics emphasize negative output changes in Europe and

Japan especially, while China saw added support.

A large crude steel production decline occurred in the European Union in the first five months of this year. The volume fell by over 10% compared with last year’ same period, to 56.0mt according to the WSA figures. In Japan a 5% decline to 36.5mt was seen, accompanied by a marginal (under 1%) reduction in South Korea to 28.1mt. In China, output increased by 2%, reaching 444.6mt, although the May monthly figure was down by 7%, confirming other indications of a softening market for steel.

MINOR BULKS

Prospects for fertilizer trade, a substantial component of the minor bulks sector, seem to have improved. After a large reduction last year, to around an estimated 180mt, movements of potash, phosphates (rock and processed), sulphur and urea could all see increases in 2023 based on recent reports.

BULK CARRIER FLEET

About one-sixth of the world bulk carrier fleet consists of Handysize (10–39,999 deadweight tonnes) size vessels. As shown by table 2, fleet capacity has grown by about 3% annually in the past two years.

In 2023 a similar rate of increase is expected, resulting from fairly stable newbuilding deliveries and scrapping totals.

TABLE 1: MAJOR GRAIN IMPORTING AREAS (MILLION TONNES)

TABLE 2: HANDYSIZE 10-39,999 DWT BULK CARRIER FLEET (MILLION DEADWEIGHT TONNES)

Bauxite-owning nations insist on local value addition

Guinea dominates exports, with China remaining an enthusiastic customer

The mineral bauxite appears below the earth as reddish brown rock from which is extracted alumina by way of cooking the mineral with caustic soda in refineries. The intermediate chemical is then smelted into aluminium, finding application in a wide array of products from aircraft to car body and components to packaging materials, including foils.

The good thing about the mineral is that the discovered global reserves amounting to 31bn tonnes is widely distributed across the universe but with concentration in countries such as Guinea (7,400mt [million tonnes]), Vietnam (5,800mt), Australia (5,100mt), Brazil (2,700mt), Jamaica (2,000mt), Indonesia (1,000mt), China (710mt), India (660mt) and Russia (500mt).

Value of bauxite is linked to its aluminium oxide (AI2O3) content. According to Bayer Process, AI2O3 found in bauxite in different regions varies from 30% to 60%. The rest found in the mineral is a mixture of silica,

iron oxides and titanium dioxide, which is separated from AI2O3 through chemical processes.

A much globally traded commodity, the global bauxite production recorded a marginal decline to 380mt in 2022 from 384mt in the year before. Germany-based data aggregator Statista says, the three leading bauxite producers in the world last year were Australia with output of 100mt, China with 90mt and Guinea with 86mt in spite of the West African nation being home to the globe’s largest mineral reserve with a dominant share of 26.4% of the world total. Guinea has a long tradition in excavating bauxite along with other minerals. But opening of new large deposits and step up in production started happening in a significant way since the beginning of this century. What helped in a major way is China’s policy to build major sources of bauxite to feed its alumina refineries beyond Australia with which

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Beijing is having growing political tensions, Indonesia, which served notices long time ago that its preference is local processing of raw materials to secure benefits of value addition, including industry jobs creation and Malaysia where bauxite extraction does not find favour on environmental consideration.

China, which must depend on imports of bauxite to run its mammoth alumina refineries, has remained way ahead of Western nations to seize opportunities in the largely virgin bauxite mining sector of the West African country with a population of 13m people. Taking high political and economic risks, China has managed to secure significant mining concessions in Guinea. No wonder that country alone had a share of 70.35mt in China’s record imports of 125.67mt (source: China General Administration of Customs) in 2022. In fact, Guinean bauxite deliveries to the world’s largest producer of alumina and

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aluminium were up as much as 28.5% last year. In contrast, despite proximity Australian exports to China showed little change at 34.09mt. China received 18.98mt of bauxite from Indonesia in 2022, up from 17.8mt in 2021. During this period, Indonesian production rose to 26.09mt from 25.8mt.

The Chinese drive to raise production of alumina to feed growing requirements of the chemical of its smelters in the face of declining quality of bauxite from domestic sources has seen that country importing over 100mt every year since 2019. Guinea remains a prized catch for China for the size of deposits and the quality of bauxite there, says RK Sharma, director general of Federation of Indian Mineral Industries. Not only does Guinea own the world’s largest bauxite deposits, but the quality of the mineral is eminently suitable for processing in low temperature alumina refineries. Besides commercial considerations, Chinese refineries are using increasingly larger quantities bauxite of Guinean origin for its low silica content and share of alumina in the ore ranging from 40% to 56%. What also favours Guinea is that lateritic deposits occur at low levels (200 to 400 metres above MSL [mean sea level]) in the flat-topped plateaus with practically negligible soil and overburden.

In the country’s Boke bauxite belt, laterites are typically between 10m and 20m thick on the upper part of the plateaus. While China remains the largest foreign investor in developing bauxite mines in Guinea, Russia through its aluminium giant Rusal (the world’s largest aluminium maker outside China) is exporting bauxite from its Dian-Dian operations principally through

Guinea’s Kamsar port to typically feed its Aughinish refinery in Ireland. Incidentally, Dian Dian with proven reserves of 564mt is the single largest deposit in the world. Guinea has over the past few years become a critical source of bauxite supply to China and a few other countries. Nearly half the raw material requirements of Rusal refineries are secured from its mines in

Brakes, Couplings and Components

Guinea. Besides China and Russia, West Asia is also involved in developing bauxite mines in Guinea. For example, some years ago Abu Dhabi state-owned investment fund Mubadala Development and Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) made a $5bn agreement with Guinea divided into an investment of $1bn for development of mines and export of bauxite to the United Arab Emirates and $4bn for construction of an alumina refinery and a port.

In another instance, the bauxite mining subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC) is steadily ramping up production to eventually reach annual extraction capacity of 12mt. GAC exports are steadily rising with refineries showing preferences for Guinean bauxite that lends itself to cost effective processing into alumina. Moreover Alcoa of the US, Rio Tinto and Dadco Alumina & Chemicals have partnered with Guinean government to develop and operate Sangaredi bauxite mine in Boke region.

The independent mining group Alufer Mining has significant bauxite interest in the West African nation where its flagship project is Bel Air mine where production began in 2018 third quarter. Here also, the government is a partner. A distinguishing feature of Guinean bauxite trade is that an overwhelmingly large portion of production is for captive use by refineries in countries that have invested in mine development in Guinea. One shining example is Weiqiao of China’s two bauxite projects with combined capacity of 17mt designed to feed the company’s raw

material requirements for its low temperature refineries at Shandong. Naturally, third-party bauxite transactions for Guinea remain limited.

Sharma says in spite of Australia and other Asian bauxite producer-exporters having the benefit of low shipping distances to China, Guinea riding on quality edge of its mineral and deploying Capesize bulk carriers is able to neutralize proximity advantage enjoyed by its rivals. Moreover, whenever freight rates are down, Guinean bauxite demand will soar. According to Global Data, Guinea that had seen its bauxite production grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14% in five years to 2021 will further record a CAGR growth of 3% till 2026. It also says the country’s bauxite exports are likely to grow at a CAGR of 3% between 2022 and 2026. In the meantime, it is expected that

the world demand for bauxite is expected to grow at a CAGR of at least 1% in the next three years to 2026, to be driven principally by rising demand from Chinese alumina refineries where capacity continues to grow. Supply will not be a challenge as 25 bauxite projects in the world are in various stages of development. Guinea has a few major and medium-sized projects in the pipeline.

The reddish brown rock from which environment-friendly metal aluminium is derived is a highly globally traded commodity with annual exports around 150mt. The intermediate product alumina is also a highly traded commodity with global exports of the chemical advancing from 30mt in 2005 to over 40mt last year. It is estimated that the world alumina market size will grow from $30bn in 2021 to $46.53bn by 2030 at a CAGR of 5%.

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A developing phenomenon in China is that, as the country continues to give a push to building new alumina capacity and step up production of the chemical in the face of declining quality of domestic ore and growing uncertainties of outsourcing the material to countries like Indonesia disinclined to part with bauxite to which much value can be added locally, it will aggressively remain in search of new deposits overseas. No wonder all this presents Guinea in particular and a few other resource-rich countries with the opportunity to develop new bauxite mines.

China will only be too keen to make further large investments in bauxite mines opening and infrastructure development by way of building roads and rail transportation to facilitate mineral evacuation from mine sites to ports. Bauxite mining will continue to boom in Guinea, one of the world’s poorest countries in the wake of forecast that the global demand for aluminium will take a 40% leap to 119.5mt tonnes by 2030. Impressive demand rises for the white metal will occur on the back of greater application in traditional areas such as construction and packaging and surge in use in new age electrical vehicles and photovoltaic sector.

But with rapid expansion of bauxite mining since the beginning of the new millennium, the time has come for introspection of its impact on the environment and livelihood of people in action centres. Guinean official sources are quoted saying hundreds of square miles once used for farming have been acquired

by mining companies. The inevitability of that is beyond question, for, according to International Monetary Fund, mining accounted for 84% of the country’s total exports and 21% of its GDP in 2021. But what is of concern is that villagers who gave away their land for bauxite extraction got “a pittance” from miners. As if this were not enough, emission of thick layers of dust during mining and bauxite transportation by trucks from mines to ports is playing havoc with growing of crops such as corn, egg plant and cashew. The income of fishermen has dwindled with bauxite barges chasing away once-plentiful fish. In many cases jobs promised by miners ahead of land acquisition did not materialize. The quality of water, in any case in short supply, has fallen around the operating mines. Guinean officials are concerned that, unless preventive steps are taken now and mining groups are made to fall in line, the country will be staring at the prospect of more than 200,000 acres of farmland and 1.1m acres of natural habitat being destroyed by bauxite mining.

Sharma, a veteran campaigner for safe and environment friendly mining says: “The world is increasingly inclined to use aluminium for light weighting of all transport systems and in other sectors for its environment friendliness. Aluminium lends itself to recycling again and again without any loss of quality. We have it from International Aluminium Institute that every year over 30mt of aluminium scrap is recycled globally, making the silvery white metal one of the most recycled materials on the planet. Moreover, scrap recycling

uses about 5% of the energy required to make virgin aluminium starting from bauxite excavation. China has come close to its self-capped aluminium smelting capacity of 45.5mt. Whatever that may be, the world will need an additional 33.3mt to meet demand growth in all industrial sectors from 86.2mt in 2020 to 119.5mt in 2030.” Assuming that Beijing will stick to the capacity cap, the required incremental production will have to happen in the UAE, Bahrain, which boasts of the largest singlesite smelter in the world, Indonesia (driven by resource nationalism), India endowed with plentiful deposits of bauxite and coal, Russia and Canada.

Virgin metal apart, aluminium companies around the world — in their drive to cut emissions — are committed to recycle growing volumes of scrap metal. The lead here comes from the US Atlanta-based Novelis, a 100% subsidiary of India’s Hindalco Industries. Novelis claims “we recycle more aluminium than anyone in the world — 2.2mt per year. We have invested more than $1.1bn since 2011 to expand our recycling capacity, alongside our efforts to decarbonize primary aluminium production... At the same time, we are number one in operational aluminium closed-loop-recycling systems, returning the production scrap from our automobile customers back to our facilities for recycling. We will continue to play a key part in enabling the transition to a more circular and sustainable future.” More and more of those engaged in making primary metal have started walking the path that will lead to net-zero carbon emissions by

Puring molten alumina.

mid-century.

Aluminium pioneer Alcoa, for example, has increased its percentage of electricity derived from sustainable sources to 86 and reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 4.6 during 2022. The company also grew its sales of the proprietary blend of lowcarbon Sustana line of products last year. Sustana sales helped customers in reaching their own sustainability goals.

Unarguably the industry’s most environment-conscious Norsk Hydro, on its part, has in place “‘three main pathways’ to deliver industrial-scale zero carbon aluminium by 2030. These are: recycling of post-consumer scrap v through decarbonized operations; carbon capture and storage for v existing smelters; and development of Hydro’s proprietary v HalZero technology for greenfield smelters.

Since 1990, Hydro has cut emissions by 55% and the CO2 footprint in aluminium products by 70% at its fully owned primary metal smelters. Hydro claims its breakthrough technology HAL4e has cut energy consumption by as much as 15%. The global aluminium industry’s progress to net zero emission will, however, depend much on steps taken by smelters and refineries in China which with respective capacity of 96.75mt and 44.48mt to make their operations as pollution free as possible. Incidentally, aluminium makers make significant contribution to China’s carbon footprint, making up around 5% of the country’s total emissions.

A Delhi-based analyst says: “Chinese

aluminium production in 2022 was up 4.5% to a record 40.21mt, and this is likely to rise further to 42.44mt this year. Dominance of China is underpinned by the fact that global primary metal production was 68.417mt in 2022. But in the process of making this volume of white metal based largely on coal-fired electricity to the extent of around 75%, China’s would also produce a volume of carbon dioxide, which is greater than total Indonesian emissions. Thankfully, the process of building and relocation of smelters and also refineries to southwestern provinces such as Sichuan and Yunnan, which have maximum hydroelectric capacity among all provinces, began quite some time ago. Attempts are also being made to harness other renewable capacity. Beijing should also motivate the industry to go for higher and higher rates of recycling of scrap. A big amount of scrap now goes into landfill, harming the environment.” Incidentally, about 19% of Chinese smelting is done using hydropower.

The global transition to a lower carbon economy will favour the use of aluminium, including substitution of steel in some areas, particularly in transport and construction. Aluminium scores over steel on at least four grounds: weight to strength ratio, malleability, lower thermal conductivity and higher resistance to corrosion. No wonder then, a study done recently by CRU International on behalf of International Aluminium Institute has projected an almost 40% rise in aluminium demand in ten years to 2030. Transportation, construction, packaging and electrical sectors accounting for 75% of

metal use will all drive demand in future, requiring new large investments in the industry. While these four sectors will principally drive demand, two-thirds of demand growth (12.3mt) will likely materialize in China, the rest of Asia 8.6mt, North America 5.1mt and Europe 4.8mt. The four regions then will have a share of 90% of incremental global demand for aluminium during 2020–30, says the report. Incidentally, more and more countries pushing reforms relating to decarbonization and vehicles powered by renewable energy instead of fossil fuels will see production of EVs rising to 31.7m units in 2030 from 19.9m units in 2020. Automobile industry officials say the average use of aluminium in EVs will be 250kg upwards.

It is a given that much of the incremental demand for the white metal will be met by production of primary aluminium through building of new smelting capacity. This will correspondingly require opening of new bauxite mines and expansion of refineries through brownfield and greenfield routes. A research report published earlier this year by Spherical Insights & Consulting says the global alumina market will advance to $46.53bn by 2030 from $30bn in 2021 at a CAGR of 5%. At the same time another market survey by Precedence Research projects global alumina market size to grow at a CAGR of 5.89% to $72bn by 2030 from $43bn in 2021. The big difference in estimating global alumina market size and also rate of growth by the two agencies is quite intriguing. However, there is unanimity that Asia Pacific will remain the largest market for the chemical while

Aluminium ingots.

future capacity growth will be fastest in North America and Asia Pacific.

Let’s consider China first which will be growing alumina capacity more outside the country than within. Domestically, around 3.5mt of new alumina refining capacity was scheduled for commissioning in this year’s first half, of which 2.4mt of capacity is now being ramped up. The Guangxi region and Hebei are having a major share of the newly commissioned refining capacity with 1.2mt each. China’s overseas alumina profile is becoming increasingly big, not little because of growing pressure of major bauxite owning countries such as Guinea and Indonesia to produce alumina there. That country’s overseas alumina capacity is 5.56mt. This will further rise by 10mt planned for Guinea and another 4mt for Indonesia.

A notable feature of alumina manufacturing in China is that refineries built over the past decade are very large in size, giving benefits of economies of scale and logistical benefits. Of the 44 refineries in operation in the country, as many as 20 have capacity of more than 2mt. A SMM report says since 2013, China’s alumina production grew at a CAGR of 5.8% from 46.53mt to 77.68mt in 2022. China’s search for carbon neutrality has seen aluminium and in the upstream alumina makers showing interest in building smelters and alumina refineries in the country’s south and southwest based on hydroelectricity. The recent months have witnessed growing gaps in alumina prices in China’s northern and southern regions leading to transfer of the chemical from Guangxi and Gaizhou to northern regions.

falling quality in Chinese ore and growing pressure brought to bear upon Beijing by Indonesia and Guinea (the major suppliers of ore) to create value there by building refineries and smelters will shape future China driven capacity growth. Consider soon after fully commissioning a 2mt refinery at Galang Batang special economic zone on Bintan Island in Indonesia, China’s Shandong Nanshan has started pursuing investment of $6bn in a smelter complex. There, capacity will be built in phases starting with 250,000 tonnes — work to start around this year-end — to finally 1mt. The refinery based on Nanshan process gets bauxite from Kalimantan region. The proposed smelter will be designed to make very high quality ingots for use in aircraft and EVs. Chinese company owned refineries in Indonesia have been growing in capacity for quite some time. Now in May a China owned smelter in Indonesia’s Sulawesi island got commissioned with ambitious target to finally become a 2mt capacity complex. The smelter project is a joint venture between chemical producer Huafon and Tingshan. Local value addition related pressure apart, Jakarta has on offer an attractive basket of incentives, including tax breaks. For example, Shandon Nanshan, whose investment in refinery cum smelter ranks among the major foreign direct investment in Indonesia, has been given a 21 year income tax waiver.

In the meantime, the military junta of Guinea wants foreign groups engaged in bauxite mining to submit firm proposals for building alumina refineries to beef up revenues for the government from the resource and also create employment.

to create 11mt of alumina refining capacity in Guinea. But to the regime’s disappointment, while self-interest-driven miners continue to make good progress in mine development and are lifting bauxite production at regular intervals, they are found wanting in making similar progress in building refineries even after making investment commitments.

Anthony Everiss, a senior analyst with CRU Group has made this pertinent observation in the context of evolving junta firm stand: “The message to the international mining community in recent times is that Guinea is now much more aware of the value of their resources, has better control and understanding of the mining industry and exports, and would be ensuring a more equitable share of the revenue and profits from international mining endeavours. This was coupled with a focus on social inclusion, agriculture, infrastructure spending and sustainability.”

It is seen in the case of Indonesia, big importers of bauxite respecting local aspirations and nudged by the authorities continue to make investment in alumina making on a significant scale. In all likelihood, Guinea, if it stands its ground will similarly see bauxite producers going for local refining of the mineral. Perhaps some will go further forward to smelt the chemical into white metal as it is happening in Indonesia. GAC and Aluminium Corporation of China (Chalco) have signed a collaboration agreement to build an alumina refinery in Guinea making use of the refining expertise available with the two. In course of time, both Indonesia and Guinea hold the promise of becoming

INTERCARGO warns against complacency as liquefaction remains greatest contributor to deaths in dry bulk sector

Cargo liquefaction still remains the greatest contributor to loss of life associated with bulk carrier losses while grounding remains the main cause of ship losses, according to the recently published Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2013-2022 from INTERCARGO.

The document was submitted to the International Maritime Organization in May, ahead of the 9th session of its SubCommittee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III), which takes place at the IMO from 31 July to 4 August and has a key role in casualty analysis and issuing lessons learned from marine incidents.

The Casualty Report provides ten-year information on bulk carrier casualty statistics, looking at trends in casualties in terms of both loss of life and loss of ships, drilling down into the size and age of vessels as well as Flag State performance.

While the report shows a clear trend of improved safety and declining ship losses at a time of fleet growth, it also shows that major incidents involving loss of life are still occurring and the industry must examine why they are still happening — there is no room for complacency.

Operations Manager Xianyong (Joe)

Zhou, says: “As the voice of global dry bulk shipping, INTERCARGO is determined to help lead the response to these events. While the Report highlights that improvements are being made in safety, there is still clearly more to do to make shipping safer. We must continue to learn how we can best protect the lives of seafarers as well as the vessels and their cargo from damage and loss.”

The report highlights that between 2013 and 2022, 26 bulk carriers of more than 10,000dwt were reported lost, with the tragic loss of 104 seafarers’ lives.

Statistics for 2022 alone show the loss of two bulk carriers, one due to a collision

and the other from losing power and sinking in rough seas, with a loss of 12 seafarers from these incidents.

The rolling report also highlights that four of the five bulk carrier casualties, which led to the loss of 70 lives, occurred as a result of cargo liquefaction; four were loaded with nickel ore and one with bauxite.

In terms of ship losses, grounding was the most common reported cause between 2013 and 2022, accounting for 12 bulk carriers lost (46.2%), with various other causes including problems with machinery and equipment.

Learning lessons from incidents and casualties and the sharing of experience have proven to be effective in raising safety awareness and, in addition to the submission of the INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report to IMO every year since 1996, the association has made its voice heard on a number of safety issues at IMO through papers and interventions.

ABOUT INTERCARGO

International shipping is vital for the global economy and prosperity as it transports

approximately 90% of world trade. The dry bulk sector is the largest shipping sector in terms of number of ships and deadweight. Dry bulk carriers account for 43% of the world fleet (in tonnage) and carry an estimated 55% of the global transport work.

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) unites and promotes quality dry bulk shipping, bringing together 250 forward thinking companies from 30 countries. INTERCARGO convened for the first time in 1980 in London and has been participating with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) since 1993. INTERCARGO provides the forum where dry bulk shipowners, managers and operators are informed about, discuss, and share concerns on key topics and regulatory challenges, especially in relation to safety, the environment, and operational excellence.

The Association takes forward its members’ positions to IMO, as well as to other shipping and international industry fora, having free and fair competition as a principle.

Cargo liquefaction remains the major contributor to loss of life at sea.

Grounding at sea is the main cause of ship losses.

Torvald Klaveness and Marubeni embark on new phase of partnership

After three successful years as joint partners of Baumarine by MaruKlav, the world's largest Panamax Pool, both parties are excited to reveal the signing of a new agreement to expand the partnership. The new deal sees Marubeni invest in a 25% stake of Klaveness Dry Bulk, underscoring its mutual commitment to innovation through collaboration.

The deal includes the operating arm Klaveness Chartering, the Baumarine Pool and Market Manager, a recently commercialized digital offering that empowers freight decision-makers to make better-informed decisions and drive new value for their companies.

Michael Jørgensen, EVP and Head of Klaveness Dry Bulk, comments: “Since day one, we have enjoyed a close and mutually beneficial collaboration with Marubeni. I am proud that we can now take the next step and continue our journey together, helping our clients fulfill their purpose and overcome challenges, while driving our innovative and transformative organizations forward.”

Toru Okazaki, Chief Operating Officer, Aerospace & Ship Division of Marubeni Corporation, adds: “The Torvald Klaveness group and Klaveness Dry Bulk have delivered significant results, not only for the Marubeni fleet but also for Panamax owners in Baumarine by MaruKlav as a whole. They have consistently demonstrated an innovative approach to securing the best earnings management

through, for example, the fixed rate conversion at peak scheme. We see them driving a high level of client focus throughout the activities, something that will only become increasingly important in this dynamic dry bulk shipping industry. We are excited about the road ahead and eager to actively contribute to delivering on our ambitious strategy, transforming not only our joint setup but also the industry.”

Ernst Meyer, Klaveness CEO, emphasizes the significance of this milestone for the Torvald Klaveness group, adding: “Klaveness Dry Bulk is a digitalized shipping company with a focus on win-win solutions for cargo and ship owners, leading to more efficient trades and lower carbon emissions. With Marubeni as a partner, we will boost our positive impact on maritime supply chains and create more value for both companies.”

The agreement was signed on 29 June, and is subject to regulatory clearance. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in the third quarter of 2023.

ABOUT TORVALD KLAVENESS

Torvald Klaveness is a pioneering shipping company with a vision to improve the

nature of shipping and ambition to make seaborne supply chains resilient, decarbonized, and cost-effective. The Group consist of a holding structure and four operating companies; through Klaveness Combination Carriers, the company takes an active part in the transition to low-carbon shipping with its unique combination carrier concept. Dry Bulk by Klaveness is a leading operator servicing the global dry bulk industry, they manage the world’s largest Panamax Pool and Market Manager, a digital platform enabling clients to make data-driven freight decisions. Klaveness Ship Management manages the owned vessels from an environmental, technical, and commercial standpoint. Klaveness Digital has developed the world’s leading platform for managing seaborne supply chains with CargoValue. The Holding team incorporates ZeroLab by Klaveness, its strategic arm incubating new products and business models to accelerate decarbonization of global shipping.

With over 75 years’ experience, Klaveness operates some 100 vessels through offices in Oslo, Singapore, Manila, and Dubai with around 200 employees onshore and close to 850 seafarers.

(left to right): Petter Markussen (Head of Performance, Risk and Finance), Gøran Andreasen (Chief Strategic Investment Officer), Michael Jørgensen (Head of Dry Bulk), Ernst Meyer (President and CEO), Toru Okazaki (Chief Operating Officer, Aerospace & Ship Division) Yuta Saka (General Manager Business Development, Ship Dept.), Masashi Kobayashi (Business Investment - Ship Dept.).

INTERCARGO statement on the Black Sea Grain Initiative

BLACK SEA GRAIN INITIATIVE INTERCARGO, which represents the world’s dry bulk carrier owners, expressed its concern at the cessation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

This humanitarian initiative has enabled the safe transit of ships exporting various agricultural products from three Ukrainian ports — Odesa, Chornomorsk, and

Yuzhnyi. It has been instrumental in preventing a global food crisis and some 32.9 million metric tonnes have been exported through the corridors with a significant quantity supporting the World Food Programme. The scheme has also been paramount in protecting the lives of dry bulk carrier seafarers operating ships in the Black Sea area.

INTERCARGO stresses the importance of using all resources available to ensure safety of navigation for bulk carriers and their crews, and supports all efforts by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and international initiatives to find a solution to protect the global supply chain and food security.

Corrupt practice for seafarer recruitment

The extent of illegal recruitment fees and charges being levied on seafarers, in violation of the Maritime Labour Convention, has been revealed in a research report and survey produced by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and leading maritime welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers (MtS).

The report, titled Survey on Fees and Charges for Seafarer Recruitment or Placement, shines a light on instances in which seafarers are being forced into paying illegal fees and charges, further confirming the extent of this serious problem and providing a better understanding of how widespread the issue is.

The report includes a survey of over 200 seafarers, drawn from a wide variety of ranks, age and nationalities. Almost 65% of respondents stated that they were aware of illegal demands for recruitment or placement fees, either through personal experience or the experience of a colleague. A total of 92% of respondents declared that these corrupt practices must come to an end; an important figure as it highlights an awareness that such fees and charges are not an acceptable part of the hiring process.

In terms of the nationalities and countries where illegal fees were most prevalent, 29% of cases were related to Indian citizens (followed by Filipino and then Burmese/Myanmarese citizens) and in 36% of cases, the demand for fees was made in India (followed by the Philippines and then Burma/Myanmar).

Fifty-eight-percent of respondents also stated that the demand for illegal fees and charges were from the crewing agent appointed by the shipping company. A further 31% said it was from an individual with links to the crewing

agent and 11% said the demand came from an employee of the shipping company. When asked about the nature of the demand, 56% responded that it was described as a ‘service charge’, 29% as ‘agency fees/registration fees’ and 29% as a ‘bribe’.

The sums involved varied from US$50–100 up to US$7,500, with the average being US$1,872. In 10% of reported cases, the seafarers affected are still in debt. Furthermore, 29% of respondents had experience of their documents being unlawfully withheld during the recruitment process; typically their Continuous Discharge Certificate/Seamans’s book, passport or Certificate of Competency.

Such behaviour is a clear breach of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), an international treaty adopted by the International Labour Organization. The MLC entered into force in 2013 and is often referred to as the ‘Seafarers’ bill of rights.’ It makes clear that no fees or charges should be borne by the seafarers for their recruitment, placement, or employment, other than for their seafarers’ book, statutory medical certificate, and passport. All seafarers should be able to access employment without the payment of fees or charges to recruitment agencies or intermediaries. This report builds on the initial study carried out by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) and the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) in April 2023, and further confirms the prevalence of seafarers being coerced into paying illegal fees.

The impact of illegal recruitment fees on seafarers and their families can be very significant. In addition to the financial burden, the stress and strain inflicted can take its toll on the mental

health of seafarers, while also limiting their career opportunities. In the worst cases, this exploitation can lead to serious human right violations, with seafarers trapped in debt bondage and forced to endure exploitative working conditions. Extended family separation further compounds the distressing circumstances, as seafarers find themselves unable to speak out against other abusive or dangerous practices. The issue of illegal fees also poses a serious reputational risk for the shipping industry, leading to a breakdown in trust between seafarers and employers. Moreover, it exacerbates existing labour shortages in the shipping industry, discouraging existing seafarers from returning to sea and putting off the next generation from considering seafaring careers.

The report formed part of a discussion at The Global Forum for Responsible Recruitment, a major international forum bringing together businesses, civil society, trade unions, government, and academia to discuss the global agenda on responsible recruitment. Ben Bailey, The Mission to Seafarer’s Director of Programme, spoke at the Forum on the specific challenges faced by seafarers in terms of their employment and working conditions.

Commenting on the report, Ben Bailey said: “This report confirms what seafarers have told us informally when it comes to the scourge of illegal fees and charges that so many of them are being coerced into paying in return for employment. Not only does the data shed new light on this phenomenon, the anecdotal feedback from seafarers also further reveals how widespread and damaging this problem is to individuals and their families.

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inland transportation of dry bulk cargoes

A Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway System Green Shipping Corridor

The bi-national Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway system handles approximately 38 million tonnes of cargo annually, serving as the maritime supply chain between the Atlantic Ocean and ports in eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces of North America. Its 15 locks allow vessels to navigate the 600’ rise in elevation and provide international connectivity to the five Great Lakes. A combination of ‘salty’ ocean vessels up to Handy size and ‘laker’ self-unloaders carrying a variety of bulk cargos such as aggregates, sand, salt, cement, iron ore, coal, and grain traverse the system along with project, breakbulk, and containerized cargoes.

This unique freshwater system has now become a focus of efforts aimed at carbon reduction in the maritime sector. In

November 2022, the U.S. and Canadian governments jointly announced at the COP 27 United Nations Climate Change Conference they would facilitate the development of a Green Shipping Corridor Network (GSCN) on the Great Lakes Seaway System.

The first step towards achieving that goal took place on 4 April 2023 in Chicago, Illinois when the U.S. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) and the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) co-hosted the first-ever Collaborative Forum on establishing a Green Shipping Corridor Network (GSCN) on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System. The Forum brought together approximately 100 Great Lakes maritime stakeholders to

begin a dialogue on implementation of a green shipping corridor.

The Forum had several goals including opening and improving lines of communication between the Great Lakes maritime industry and key State regulatory personnel with oversight of environmental policy on greenhouse gas emission; exploring issues affecting implementation of a Green Shipping Corridor; consideration of voluntary strategies, based on best available science and technology, to achieve a green maritime supply chain regardless of any implementation timeline; and creation of a common body of knowledge for voluntary collaboration efforts.

Among the attendees were U.S. and Canadian officials from the U.S.

The Iroquois Landing Terminal boasts 3,000 linear feet of ship and barge berthing space located at the mouth of the Calumet River in the southwest corner of Lake Michigan.

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Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Transport Canada, and the provincial Government of Québec. U.S. system stakeholders were also well represented, including the American Great Lakes Ports Association, the Lake Carriers Association, along with the Canadian Chamber of Marine Commerce and the international environmental certification organization Green Marine.

Two breakout sessions — Alternative Fuels and Electrification, and Operational Efficiencies and Digitization — were held to brainstorm green shipping ideas, develop strategies to identify infrastructure needs and funding requirements, and establish working partnerships to follow up on goals and solutions to pursue.

After these sessions, Forum participants recommended the formation of two GSCN working groups to discuss future developments, explore decarbonization strategies, and develop opportunities for greater collaboration. The first working group will examine multiple fuel solution decarbonization avenues for Seaway system users and recommend both transition and longer-term alternatives including biofuel use for Great Lakes Seaway ships, with input from both port authorities, engine/equipment manufacturers and ship operators.

A second working group will examine transportation supply chain fluidity, system performance management and data tracking/sharing methods, including vessel

fleet management, cargo flow optimization, and greenhouse gas emissions tracking. These working groups will convene in the next two to four months.

The Seaway corporations have also begun planning for a second GSCN Collaborative Forum to be convened in the next six to nine months. The second forum will build upon the successes and achievements of the first forum and provide participants the opportunity to collaborate with a wider range of industry stakeholders

and policymakers. The timeline will allow the two working groups to commence activities, establish sub-deliverables, and present their recommendations on their respective topics at the second forum.

This industry led collaborative effort will shape the implementation of a Green Shipping Corridor Network through the Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway system’s freshwater maritime supply chain, identifying best practices as innovation and technology continue to evolve.

Attending the Collaborative Forum on establishing a Green Shipping Corridor Network (left to right): Adam Tindall-Schlicht, Administrator of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS); Aaron Annable, Acting Consul General of Canada in Chicago; and SLSMC President/CEO Terence Bowles.

Europe underlines importance of rail development in North Sea Port with €3.4 million grant

North Sea Port, with rail operators ProRail and Infrabel, is working on cross-border rail development in the port between Ghent and Terneuzen. The EU has underlined the importance of sustainable, forward-looking cross-border rail development in North Sea Port with a grant.

In order to realize the rail development between Terneuzen and Ghent, a lot of preparatory work is needed: further research ahead of the construction work and setting up mechanisms for the involvement and participation of local stakeholders. Thanks to this financial contribution, the Rail Ghent Terneuzen project organization, consisting of ProRail, Infrabel and North Sea Port, will now be able to take this next step.

Says Daan Schalck, CEO North Sea Port, “Currently, some 10% of freight transport between the port and the hinterland takes place by rail. The Dutch government and the Belgian federal government have already pledged nearly €240 million for the construction of the rail link between Terneuzen and Ghent. With this pledge of support from Europe, we can work together to facilitate the necessary research into sustainable rail transport in our port area.”

Benoît Gilson, CEO Infrabel: “This crossborder rail development project in the port area aims to promote rail freight transport and so support the modal shift, the switch

from road to rail transport. Together with the other infrastructure projects and rail investments, Infrabel wants to contribute to sustainable and customer-focused solutions in and around North Sea Port. After all, ports are the engines of our economy and mobility, and as such represent an essential link in our society.”

ProRail CEO John Voppen also welcomes the additional funding for international rail freight. “Obviously, rail freight doesn’t stop at the border. It goes all over Europe. For that reason, it is good to look beyond borders in our planning and studies, and to support each other in achieving our shared goals. So I am very pleased with this development.”

PART OF EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL

The grant was awarded by ‘The Connecting Europe Facility’ (CEF) to help accelerate the sustainable modal shift in transport networks across Europe (the TransEuropean Transport Network — TEN-T). This will provide a further impetus to achieving the European Green Deal. The rail developments in North Sea Port fit perfectly within those efforts, with a commitment to sustainable rail transport that can provide an alternative to road transport. As well as giving an economic boost to the region, the new rail link will contribute to a favourable and sustainable business climate.

ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

The study into rail developments will also focus on engagement with local stakeholders. In this way, the partners aim to secure social and economic added value for businesses, the region and local residents alike.

Previously, it was announced that existing rail transportation in the port area will be upgraded with the following three extensions:

a new railway line on the east bank of v the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal between Axel in the Netherlands and Zelzate in Belgium;

a new curve in the track east of the v Sluiskil bridge in the Netherlands; and a rail connection on the north side of v the tracks at Kluizendok towards the Netherlands (Belgium).

PREPARATORY PHASE AND INVOLVEMENT OF LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

Preliminary analyses will begin after the summer of 2023. In this phase, local stakeholders will be involved. ProRail and Infrabel will be engaging with local residents and organizations. At the start of the study phase, Infrabel will publish an initial memorandum and a project memorandum, and ProRail will publish a notification of intention in the Netherlands. These documents will also describe how local stakeholders will be involved.

20 years Innofreight — 20 years ‘moving limits’

The year 2022 was a successful one for the total logistics provider Innofreight. The company celebrated its 20 year anniversary in grand style: in spring, the employees moved to the new headquarters in Bruck an der Mur, Austria, thus remaining loyal to their hometown. The good partnership

between Innofreight and Bruck an der Mur was confirmed once again in October, when the city awarded the company the right to bear the city’s coat of arms as an expression of gratitude for its excellent work and contributions to the good of the economy.

Innofreight is an expert in the development, production and rental of total logistics concepts. At present, around 23,000 bodies, 2,700 InnoWaggons, 61 rotary unloading forklifts and nine stationary unloading machines are in operation. There is a total of 140 employees at six international locations in Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Switzerland, Sweden, and the Czech Republic, and they work every day to move rail freight traffic forward.

STATIONARY UNLOADING MACHINES FOR ENERGY AND GREEN STEEL

In 2022, numerous projects were successfully completed and three stationary unloading facilities successfully started operation: the unloading machine for the largest Czech energy supplier, the CEZ Group in Melník, which has been supplying the capital Prague with heat and energy since spring 2022.

The steel industry is increasingly relying on Innofreight equipment, especially when it comes to climate-friendly production. Together with DB Cargo, the largest project in the company’s history to date

has been implemented. Major global steel and mining group ArcelorMittal converted its entire raw materials logistics at the Eisenhüttenstadt steelworks in Germany to Innofreight technology. Logistics were perfectly adapted to ArcelorMittal’s needs by implementing not one but two stationary unloading systems in one steel mill and delivering 352 InnoWaggons in two lengths with 1,408 MonTainers with four different loading volumes. An important step for the steel mill towards green steel production.

The next stationary unloading machine is already in the starting blocks. In 2023, the machine is scheduled to start operations for the Czech steel producer Trinecké železárny.

PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF WAGONS AND SUPERSTRUCTURES

Around 1,000 InnoWaggons are to be produced annually in the future at TŽV Gredelj’s Croatian location. A memorandum of understanding between Tatravagónka, Budamar Logistics, and Innofreight guarantees the safe and highquality production of InnoWaggons for the next ten years.

Further steps towards series production were achieved with the prototype of the one-piece 80ft InnoWaggon. The first wagons will be used from next year for even more efficient

transport of biomass and wood chips.

At the production site for superstructures – the Innoduler joint venture in Slovenia – the 1,000th Innofreight container has already been produced to the highest quality standards in 2022. Work on the development of new products has also been busy this year. The pyramid-shaped DryTainer is adapted to the requirements of DRI (Direct Reduced Iron), the new raw material of the steel industry. The HighPerformanceBase makes it possible to load two to four additional tubes per double car. The WireStanchionSystem enables double-layer loading of the wagons with wire coils and can be used to transport sawn wood. With the BoxOnBox system, Innofreight is working to further minimize empty runs.

FOCUS ON INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

With the opening of the intermodal transport terminal in Mošnov, Czech Republic, Innofreight is taking a big step toward intermodal transport. Together with the partner operators Medlog Czech Republic, Budamar Logistics and CD Cargo Logistics, since this year it has been ensured that thousands of tonnes of goods are no longer transported by road but by rail. For intermodal transport, Innofreight is also in the test phase with several transport solutions. The newly developed CemTainer is to transport cement intermodally in the future. The CityLogistics container has been further developed for the building materials industry. This is intended to be easier to unload and also transport goods by road

and rail.

With the successes of the past two decades, especially those of 2022, Innofreight is looking positively to the future. The company is ready for the challenges of the next 20 years.

ABOUT INNOFREIGHT

Innofreight has been offering innovative logistics solutions for rail for two decades, always with the aim of pushing rail freight transport even further.

The company’s expertise lies in the development, production and rental of total logistics concepts. Wagons, superstructures or unloading — Innofreight implements the solutions that are needed. Innovation has been a great strength since the beginning and all these years the company has remained committed to developing more and bringing new solutions to the market.

In 2004, the first container system, at that time for the wood industry, was successfully introduced to the market: the Wood-Tainer XXL in combination with the forklift unloading. Ten years later the first InnoWaggon came.

Innofreight offers Europewide transport logistics solutions with more than 40 different superstructures suitable for three InnoWaggons of different lengths for all branches of industry.

INNOVATION ON TRACK

Innofreight has containers and pallets for a wide range of industrial companies in its product range. Thanks to the development of the InnoWaggons, Innofreight has been able to provide significantly higher payloads for various freights. Regardless of whether transport is required for the wood, steel, building materials, energy or liquid sectors – Innofreight has the right solution.

Nowadays, it is no longer enough to transport goods from one place to another

or to just rent out wagons. Instead, what is needed are modular innovations from a single source that can be adapted to local conditions, and that for every industry. When it comes to this, no two industrial operations are the same.

The optimal solution depends on the infrastructure on site. To optimize the entire logistics supply chain, everything has to be taken into account: from the type and quantity of raw material transported to the length and number of loading tracks.

EUROPEWIDE IN OPERATION

Innofreight has been around for 20 years and to mark the anniversary, its equipment is on track in 20 European countries. From Scandinavia to Portugal, its solutions are rolling by rail on all three common gauge widths, supplying the largest industrial plants and local family businesses with the raw materials they need.

Iron ore, wood chips, saline surface water, construction site excavation, scrap or acid transport — Innofreight offers the optimal wagons, containers, pallet systems and unloading techniques for every raw material.

INNOFREIGHT MODULAR SYSTEM

Modularity is the basis of Innofreight’s concept. It works with a highly modular system. The various types of superstructures can be combined with the InnoWaggons of different lengths and can be used in all three European gauge widths. If a solution is required that is not yet part of a modular system, it will be developed, tested and built.

Within the shortest possible time, the highest quality equipment can be put into operation and can be unloaded with highly automated systems.

Today, more than 140 employees at six international locations are working to put optimal logistics on track. Since its 15th

anniversary, the number of employees has more than doubled.

EFFICIENT BASE : THE INNOWAGGON

The basis of the rail freight transport system is the InnoWaggon. In its many different configurations, the InnoWaggon ensures that freight transports by rail can be organized as efficiently as possible.

Currently, InnoWaggons are available in three different lengths in all three common European gauges in operation.

An InnoWaggon consists of two halfwagons that are coupled together. This means more axles and subsequently more payload at the same length. Combined with a special lightweight construction, this means the right wagon can be used for any freight and the highest possible payload is guaranteed.

GREEN LOGISTICS

With the Green Deal, the EU has committed to reducing net greenhouse gas emissions to zero. Europe is to be the first continent to become climate neutral, with emissions to be reduced by 55% as early as 2030.

By shifting transport from road to rail, Innofreight is making a daily contribution to a greener future. It already transports more than 30 million tonnes of goods by rail every year — an important step towards making the planned CO2 reductions in transport become a reality.

The energy crisis, resulting also from the dependence on fossil fuels, shows once again how important it is to focus on green energy and climate protection.

Innofreight is working on solutions for the transportation of raw materials that are needed for CO2-neutral production. By reducing the number of truck transports and the high payload capacities of its equipment, Innofreight is making a contribution towards a greener future.

LTG Cargo’s green transportation ambitions chime with EU aims

The Lithuanian cargo transportation company LTG Cargo is a subsidiary of the Lietuvos geležinkeliai group. It is continuing its active diversification of activities towards the West. The company provides freight transportation, logistics and forwarding, cargo loading, locomotive and wagon repair, wagon rental and other related service in Lithuania and abroad.

LTG Cargo has more than 1,900 employees, operates at three terminals in Lithuania, has a turnover of approximately €300 million, has more than 98% rail market share in Lithuania and around 52% market share in the Baltic states. Last year, it transported around 31 million tonnes of freight.

To expand in international markets, LTG Cargo has established subsidiary companies LTG Cargo Polska and LTG Cargo Ukraine, which respectively develop cargo transportation activities in Poland

and Ukraine.

LTG Cargo carries out transportation on both 1,435mm and 1,520mm gauge railways. The experience gained from operating two standard railway gauges provides opportunities to develop business

OUR ABC-CONCEPT

development projects and offers customers a wide range of routes both in Lithuania and neighbouring countries, and helps clients solutions to reach Western Europe or Asia. The company focuses on quality services, increased efficiency of operations

As Hudig & Veder Group, we are keen on creating an ultimate logistical plan for our customers by combining different departments and disciplines within our ABC-concept.

Our ABC-concept can therefore be best described as an existing supply chain under control of Hudig & Veder. Agencies, Chartering, Forwarding, Bulk & Projects, we offer the optimal collaboration between our business departments.

and minimized costs to lead the sector to multimodal transportation.

LTG Cargo transports all types of commodities: metals, timber, mineral products, fertilizers, food and agriculture products, oil, containerized goods, intermodal transportation (semi-trailers and containers). It is also a strong and reliable partner for military cargo, and has the expertise to transport both normal and oversized freight.

The logistic activities of LTG Cargo are carried out by 179 owned mainline and shunting locomotives and more than 6,900 various types of wagons. Additionally, LTG Cargo Polska operate by 27 locomotives, of which 16 locomotives are electric, and 400 different type of wagons.

Green logistics are at the core of LTG Cargo its goals. The European Union aims,

by 2030, to reduce road freight over 300km by 30, by shifting to other modes of transportation — for example, rail. LTG Cargo is therefore actively working on intermodal transportation solutions and to offer the clients incentive for this shift, as goods can be transported more sustainably and safely; it also helps solve the challenges raised by labour shortage.

Last year alone, LTG Cargo saved almost 70,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide by transporting customers’ intermodal cargo to the West. Moreover, it has already announced a special green calculator for its customers, which helps to estimate CO2 savings by transporting goods by rail.

In the near future, it hopes to add electric locomotives to its train fleet, which will allow freight to be transported without leaving any footprint on nature. Already

today, all electric energy needed for LTG Group activities is generated from renewable sources.

This year, the LTG Group received its first assessment of progress in sustainability — the International Union of Railways UIC assessed the efforts of ‘Lithuanian Railways’ in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals higher than the average of the world’s railway sector organizations (respectively, the result of LTG reaches 57.7%, when the overall average is 42.4%).

By focusing its Western diversification goals to intermodal transportation, LTG Cargo sees other modes of transportation as partners. With sustainability goals in mind, all transportation sectors must find a way to cooperate. Railways are the most sustainable transportation mode, but LTG

Cargo also focuses on working with both sea and road transportation companies, to develop its routes and services.

The company started developing intermodal projects in 2021 and now has two regular connections from Kaunas intermodal terminal to Duisburg, Germany, and with Slawkow and Warsaw in Poland. A route to Germany runs four times a week, and to Poland twice a week.

The Kaunas-Duisburg route is the backbone of LTG Cargo’s international operations, meaning it plans to establish new routes around it. One of the directions that it is looking into for new destinations is Italy. It also sees potential to expand to Great Britain, the Netherlands

and to other countries. From another side it sees a lot of potential in renewing the Amber Train route, which would connect Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for freight transportation by rail.

LTG Cargo is also continuing to provide best possible support to the country and Ukrainian clients. It is already transporting grain, sunflower oil, corn and petroleum between the countries through Poland. Grain is transported by containers through Mostyska2/Medyka, Jagodin/Darohusk and Trakiški/Šeštokai train stations to Klaipeda sea port, and oil is transported from Mockava to Ukraine.

With LTG Cargo Polska, the group has already started to provide freight

transportation services between different parts of Poland, not only across it. Last year the Polish company started operating regular weekly trains on the new route Loconi–S ł awków–Gda ń sk, as well as providing cargo transportation services for one of the largest Polish poultry producers Cedrob. It ended the year by starting to transport coal from Klaipeda sea port to Poland. During last year the team of LTG Cargo Polska grew five times — up to 90 employees. In 2022 LTG Cargo Polska succeeded in transporting various freight in 583 trains. By the intermodal transportation effectiveness LTG Cargo Polska is already number 12 of 23 in Poland.

Rhenus helps shape future logistics

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists in Europe. Rhenus offers its customers an all-round user experience through its third-party logistics or even warehousing solutions. Sustainable practices are a firm part of its corporate philosophy. In this connection, inland waterway shipping services are a sustainable means of transport for bulk commodities and containers etc. Rhenus now believes that the time is ripe to introduce future-oriented innovations within the inland waterway shipping sector.

Waterways connect a large number of different markets within Europe. Inland waterway services are the normal means of transport for dry cargo such as logs or cereals. However, inland waterway shipping is not only a solution that makes economic sense, but is also a climate-friendly means of transport and therefore an important matter for the Rhenus Group, which is making every effort to introduce forwardlooking and sustainable solutions in its logistics services.

Rhenus believes that sustainability involves handling resources carefully and ensuring that they can regenerate naturally. Sustainability is therefore one of the most important factors for economic stability and long-term growth. Resources not only include those that are internal (human, social and financial capital), but also

external production factors (goods, raw materials).

The company is careful to comply with social and ethical standards (employment and human rights) and promotes ecofriendly procurement practices. The annual certification by the rating platform, EcoVadis, which awarded Rhenus gold status in 2022, is proof of this. Rhenus is setting an example in the way that it conducts its business through numerous projects, as the logistics centre in Tilburg (Netherlands) demonstrates: it is one of the most sustainable logistics centres in the world. Its solar panels, toilets that are flushed using rainwater and the extremely well insulated façades ensure optimal energy efficiency, among other things.

The Rhenus Group has also set up a department that is primarily dealing with current issues, but naturally with those related to the future too. Rhenus is working in this field with some external partner firms, such as Panteia and Lean & Green, in order to achieve greater coverage. Rhenus believes that it has a clear responsibility to help shape future logistics operations. The logistics specialist is therefore devoting a great deal of energy and passion to the topic of green innovations. Teams are continually working in each business unit to further develop their concepts and technologies in order to

offer customers even greater efficiency and value added. The operating units are involved in this process too – and together they develop, test and introduce tailormade solutions, which are helping the logistics specialist to make even greater progress.

COMBINING COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS

However, the Rhenus Group is an international logistics specialist and finds itself confronted by conflicting priorities. On the one hand, the transport sector is largely responsible for consuming natural resources and emitting climate-damaging gases. On the other hand, logistics services form an absolutely essential part of any modern society. Rhenus firmly believes that cost-effectiveness and sustainable logistics operations do not contradict each other. This is why Rhenus is consistently pursuing the goal of reducing its own CO2 emissions and creating transparent transport and warehouse solutions. To meet this goal, Rhenus is relying on renewable energy sources, alternative drive technologies and multimodal transport solutions.

The inland waterway shipping concept provides a cost-effective and ecological alternative to road transport services here. Using more than 1,000 shipping units and

capacity of up to 10,000 tonnes per unit, Rhenus transports an extremely wide range of goods in this way. Rhenus not only ships classic goods such as coal, ore and steel products, but also aluminium, animal feed, cereal products and minerals. However, the waterway shipments also include general cargo items such as beer tanks, dumper trucks, crane parts and windmills.

A NEW LOW-EMISSION FLEET

Rhenus will already introduce the first flagships of its new, low-emission fleet this year to provide sustainable inland waterway shipping services in future. Powered by hydrogen and electric batteries, the push-barge combinations will still be able to reliably cope with conditions on rivers, even if there is a strong current. The propulsion concept has not ever been used for these kinds of operations before and consists of a lithium-ion battery combined with the latest diesel generators. While the Rhenus Mannheim I+II vessels already have a fuel cell operating with hydrogen, the Rhenus Wörth I+II are H2ready. It will be possible to replace their stage V engines with fuel cells at any time. Thanks to their innovative design, the pushbarge combinations are able to operate with a draught of just 1.20 metres – i.e. even if water levels are extremely low. Emissions of CO2 and NOx can be cut by up to 72 percent through using the hybrid combination of drive technologies.

‘HANSE ECO’ VESSELS FOR SHORT-SEA TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

Rhenus is also continuing to develop its short-sea fleet. Rhenus and Arkon Shipping have jointly designed five new vessels for transporting goods near coastlines. Thanks to their optimized hull shape, they save approximately 20% in fuel compared to traditional vessels. The vessels also enable significant reductions in emissions of CO2 and particulate matter. The Hanse Eco vessels are equipped with electric motor support and waste gas treatment too. This means that they already meet the requirements of the IMO Tier III emissions standard, which will be compulsory for new marine vessels from 2025 onwards. The new ships will operate on short-sea transport services all over Europe.

RHENUS INVESTS IN RESEARCH AND ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS

The Group not only uses inland waterway shipping services, but other means of transport such as ocean, road, rail and air traffic. Rhenus therefore offers solutions for any kinds of logistical challenges so that other disciplines will open up where Rhenus needs to think along sustainable lines. Rhenus will permanently prioritize this subject and continually examine how the company can make contributions to promote green logistics. It is keeping its eye on technological and structural innovations. Rhenus Group employees are exchanging ideas at all levels and this

involves communications between the different units. Further projects, which make a contribution towards handling natural resources carefully, will be generated from this process in future. In order to be able to introduce (innovative) strategies, Rhenus is making available financial and personnel resources both for research projects and also for the ongoing development of sustainability in its operating business.

Wherever possible, the company is equipping buildings with solar cells and is recycling waste. Rhenus is also calculating the transport emissions and is attempting to reduce the number of kilometres travelled with empty vehicles as far as possible. Rhenus is currently examining the possibility of equipping vessels with solar cells on their hatches too. The company also operates a large number of electric forklifts and trucks now — and aims to increase this figure rapidly in future.

ABOUT RHENUS

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to €8.6 billion; 39,000 employees work at 1,120 business sites and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the familyowned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are the major focus at all times. DCi

Bulker classifications, rules & regulations

ClassNK releases amendments to class rules

ClassNK has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships dated 30 June 2023.

ClassNK is constantly revising its Rules and Guidance in order to reflect the latest results from relevant research and development projects, feedback from damage investigations, requests from industry as well as changes made to relevant international conventions, IACS unified requirements (UR), etc.

More specifically, some of the amendments made this time are as follows: Specify new formulae for sloshing v loads as well as corresponding new scantling formulae. This amendment is being made to incorporate the latest sloshing knowledge obtained from the society’s independently conducted research and development.

Establish new requirements for work v ships and support ships intended for the maintenance and management of offshore wind turbine installations as well as corresponding ship classification notation. This amendment is being made in response to requests from relevant industry members because the demand for such ships is expected to increase as more offshore wind turbine installations enter into service.

Amend requirements for seawater- v lubricated propeller shafts subject to drawing-out inspection every five years to allow the interval to be changed to every 15 years through the adoption of a preventive maintenance system. This amendment is being made in response to requests received from relevant industry

members related to recent developments in seawater lubrication system technology.

Clarify the scope of protection against v fire for additional equipment used for transferring cargo to other vessels on liquefied gas carriers and clarify the NOx emission standards for biofuels. These amendments are being made in response to changes in relevant international conventions and to incorporate newly established IACS Unified Interpretations (UI). Amend requirements for test v procedures of cast and forged steel products, and safety measures for reciprocating internal combustion engines. These amendments are being made to incorporate the latest revisions of relevant IACS Unified Requirements (UR).

Landmark IMO Strategy on GHG reductions from ships adopted

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) decided that by 2040, the world fleet must have reduced its total GHG emissions by more than 70% compared to 2008.

BIMCO sees this as groundbreaking.

The newly adopted IMO GHG reduction strategy translates to a reduction of around 90% on average at the individual ship level due to expected fleet growth. And 2040 is only 17 years from now.

Newer ships already on the water and those on order will exist well beyond 2040 and the emissions reduction outlined in the strategy will apply to these ships.

BIMCO President Nikolaus Schües recognises the monumental change the shipping industry is now facing, and says “I

cannot stress strongly enough to my colleagues in the industry that this is already happening as we speak. The profound change in the way ships must be built, operated and fuelled will impact every shipowner on the planet. Investment decisions need to be reassessed, designs need change and business models will be forever impacted.”

Schües continues “Climate change affects all of us and serves as a reminder that actions to limit our emissions must be taken urgently. BIMCO is grateful to the IMO member states for setting out in clear terms the pathway the shipping industry needs to follow in order to transition each and every ship in the world fleet to a netzero GHG emission future.”

The 2023 IMO Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships also establishes the timeline for the introduction of mandatory measures to ensure the pathway will be followed. BIMCO looks forward to contributing to the development of these crucial measures which must enter into force by 2027.

ABOUT BIMCO

BIMCO is the world’s largest international shipping association, with over 2,000 members in around 130 countries, representing 62% of the world’s tonnage. Its global membership includes shipowners, operators, managers, brokers, and agents. BIMCO is a non-profit organization.

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Establishment of the ‘Promotion Council for Zero Emission Chargers for Ships’ — aiming for the widespread use of standardized shore-to-ship power stations

e5 Lab Inc., Marindows Inc., e-Mobility Power Inc., CHAdeMO Association, The Japan Ship Technology Research Association, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Development Bank of Japan Inc. have established the ‘Promotion Council for Zero Emission Chargers for Ships (provisional name)’ (hereafter referred to as ‘the Council’), aiming to promote the widespread use of standardized shore-toship power stations.

BACKGROUND OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNCIL

In October 2020, Japan declared “carbon neutrality by 2050” and expressed its aim to “reduce emissions by 46% by 2030 compared to 2013 levels, and aim for even further reductions to 50%.” In a joint declaration between Japan and the US in April 2021, both countries also agreed to cooperate on Carbon Neutral Ports (hereinafter referred to as ‘CNP’). In island country Japan, port areas are pivotal in the international supply chain, with over 99% of exported and imported goods passing through them. These areas are also the heart of coastal industrial zones, where power plants, steelworks, chemical industries, and others, responsible for about 60% of the country’s CO2 emissions, are concentrated. Intensive efforts towards decarbonization in these port areas are seen as effective and necessary to promote Japan’s carbon neutrality by 2050. In this context, shore-to-ship power supply, which involves supplying electricity from land to ships, is attracting attention as a concrete measure to reduce CO2 emissions. Approximately 40% of CO2 emissions in ports come from diesel generators on docked ships. Moreover, these generators not only emit CO also cause a significant impact on the surrounding environment by emitting harmful substances such as ‘noise’, ‘vibration’, ‘PM’, ‘NO demanded to stop harmful emissions from docked ships at the source through the development of onshore power infrastructure, leading to improvements in

global and local environments. The Council, in line with the government’s policy and as a world-first initiative involving the member companies, has recognized the effectiveness of zero emission chargers (onshore power) for ships to promote decarbonization in maritime and port areas and the expansion of renewable energy use and has united in purpose.

GOALS THE COUNCIL AIMS TO ACHIEVE

In the Council, taking into account the various issues in the ship power supply business in the early stages of EV ship diffusion, the participating members will play their respective roles and through an All-Japan collaboration centred on the seven companies mentioned above, we aim to develop and maintain a strategic ecosystem for zero emission chargers for ships, and to strategically engage in efficient operations and effective utilization. This will lead to improved user convenience, an increase in the number of ships using the service, the independence of the ship power supply business, and the further development of chargers. Ultimately, this will realize zero emissions from ships in port areas, the spread of EV ships, the expansion of renewable energy use, and improvements in global and local environmental issues.

BUSINESS PLANS

For the first phase, by fiscal 2025, prototype standardized universal zero emission chargers for ships will be installed in Hanshin Port and Keihin Port, which are international strategic ports where domestic and foreign freight and ships are concentrated. These chargers will then be expanded to

City of Kobe, Port and Harbor Bureau and City of Yokohama, Port and Harbor Bureau are participating in the Council as observers.

SPECIFIC INITIATIVES

1. Development of standard universal zero emission charger system for ships The system will consist of the three elements shown in Figure 1 and will be a standardized specification that transcends company boundaries.

(i) Onshore power station (standardized charger and billing system);

(ii) Shipboard power receiving module (standardized and modularized hardware and software);

(iii) High-capacity communication between ship and shore (standardized high-capacity communication system within the port).

2. Surveys and recommendations on the establishment of standards and rules;

3. Creation of social implementation projects to promote diffusion;

4. Information collaboration between participating companies;

5. Mutual utilization of zero emission chargers between participating companies;

6. Public relations and promotional activities to promote the diffusion of zero emission chargers;

7. Cost reduction through joint procurement;

8. Content creation for ‘Zero Emission Charger × X’; and

9. Building a sustainable ecosystem, including reuse.

IMO updates regulation for solid bulk cargoes, dangerous goods & grains

The dry bulk sector’s specialist codes continue to be subject to revision and amendment, writes

Benjamin Buonviri, Manager of Regulatory Affairs, ABS.

The IMO process covering regulation of the transport of dry bulk cargoes at the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) continues to evolve to address emerging safety issues, with significant amendments adopted at both MSC 105 and this year’s 107th meeting.

In its 105th session the MSC adopted Resolution MSC.500(105) containing several amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. This set of amendments (06-21 Amendments) includes the reclassification of ammonium nitrate based fertilizer (nonhazardous), amendments to section seven addressing “Cargoes which may liquefy or undergo dynamic separation and the addition of new definitions relating to the phenomenon of ‘dynamic separation,’ including deliberations regarding the definition of ‘group A’ cargoes.”

New schedules for lead concentrate and leach residue containing lead were adopted along with amendments to substance identification number for bulk cargoes. These amendments will enter into force on 1 December 2023, but may be applied by flag Administrations on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2023.

At this year’s 107th session, MSC continued the process to update and revise the requirements of the ISMBC Code for existing or new substances. To this scope, having considered the amendments (07-23) to the IMSBC Code, Resolution MSC. 537(107) was adopted with entry into force on 1 January 2025. These amendments may be applied in whole or in part on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2024.

The amendment (07-23) of the IMSBC Code includes new or revised schedules for 11 cargoes, as well as amendments to the Code on subjects such as inclusion of definitions for ‘dynamic separation’ and ‘Cargoes which may undergo dynamic separation’ (the formation of a liquid slurry (water and fine solids) above the solid material, resulting in a free surface effect which may significantly affect the ship’s stability) into the forms specifying the characteristics of the cargo and the required conditions for carriage and handling of that cargo.

It further seeks to clarify in the Code the shippers’ obligation to declare technical aspects of cargoes and clarify

carriage requirements of spare charges for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs).

The Committee also approved MSC.1/Circ.1453/Rev.2. on Guidelines for the submission of information and completion of the format for the properties of cargoes not listed in the IMSBC Code and their conditions of carriage with mandatory entry-into-force date of 1 December 2023.

It additionally approved MSC.1/Circ.1454/Rev.2. on Guidelines for developing and approving procedures for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture content for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy with mandatory entryinto-force date of 1 December 2023.

Lastly, the Committee approved MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.6 on lists of solid bulk cargoes for which a fixed gas fireextinguishing system may be exempted or for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is ineffective, aiming to provide guidance to Administrations. This circular supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.5.

IMDG CODE AMENDMENTS

MSC 105 also adopted Resolution MSC.501(105) containing several amend-ments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. This set of amendments (41-22 Amendments) is intended to alight with the amendments to the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, 21st Revised Edition.

In addition to the regular review of new and existing substances, these amendments include a new definition for ‘pressure receptacle shell’ in 1.2.1 of the IMDG Code, guidance on marking of refillable UN pressure receptacles and guidance on portable tanks with shells made of fibrereinforced plastic (FRP) materials. These amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2024, but may be applied by Administrations on a voluntary basis beginning 1 January 2023.

AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL GRAIN CODE

The 107th MSC also approved amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (Grain Code) which introduce a new class of loading conditions for special compartments which are defined as ‘specially suitable compartment, partly filled in way of the hatch opening, with ends untrimmed’.

This definition refers to a compartment which is not filled to the maximum extent possible in way of the hatch opening but is filled to a level equal with or above the bottom edge of the hatch end beams and has not been trimmed outside the periphery of the hatch opening by the provisions of regulation A /10.4 of the Grain Code.

In such compartments, the bulk grain shall be filled to a level equal with or above the bottom edge of the hatch end beams but may be at its natural angle of repose outside the periphery of the hatch opening. After loading, only the free grain surface in way of the hatch opening shall be level. A compartment may qualify for this classification if it is ‘specially suitable’ as defined in regulation A/2.7 of the Grain Code, in which case dispensation may be granted from trimming the ends of that compartment.

Additional amendments in Part B of the Grain Code addressing calculation assumptions have also been made to provide guidance on the assumed slope of the cargo when partly filled in way of the hatch opening with ends untrimmed, for the purpose of determining the assumed volumetric heeling moment.

The above noted amendments are expected to be adopted at MSC 108 (due to be held in April 2024). The currently anticipated date of entry into force for these amendments is 1 January 2026. The amendments will be applicable to new and existing ships and the stability booklet (which details various loading conditions and the stability characteristics associated with those loading conditions) should include relevant information before the first time a ship is loaded in accordance with the newly specified loading conditions on or after the date of entry into force.

Benjamin Buonviri, Manager of Regulatory Affairs, ABS

As the industry geared up for the much anticipated MEPC 80 (Marine Environment Protect Committee) meeting, held from 3–7 July, INTERCARGO Secretary General Kostas Gkonis reiterated the importance that mid-term measures to help the IMO’s decarbonization ambitions should be both simple and effective, so as to be efficiently implemented by ships worldwide.

Dr Gkonis was commenting on the IMO’s 15th session of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships in support of the paper submitted by ICS ISWG-GHG 15/3/7 — Further information about a basket of measures combining an IMSF&R (Fund and Reward) mechanism (economic measure) and a Global (GHG) Fuel Standard (technical measure)

He congratulated the IMO Secretariat for the hard work and commitment to their difficult task and thanked all those who had submitted papers, adding that representing the dry bulk sector — arguably the most efficient cargo carriage mode on earth - INTERCARGO has done much itself to support measures to

decarbonise the industry and achieve net zero emission shipping by or around 2050.

This has included, in previous meetings, promoting the concept of Green Hubs for developing the necessary infrastructure to ensure availability of low/zero carbon fuels in ports around the world, and supporting along with its industry partners the establishment of an international maritime research fund for decarbonizing shipping.

Regarding medium-term measures, Dr Gkonis referred to INTERCARGO’s written submissions in early 2021 to MEPC for taking forward and implementing mandatory market-based measures for international shipping, while soon after and five intersessional meetings ago, INTERCARGO, after years of championing the concept in industry deliberations, was a frontrunner along with ICS in putting forward a levy-based MBM, per tonne of CO2 emissions, to expedite the uptake and deployment of zero-carbon fuels.

“Since then, our Association has consistently supported in principle the revised proposals aptly developed by the industry body, the International Chamber

of Shipping,” he said.

“On this occasion, INTERCARGO reiterates the importance that the basket of mid-term measures should be both simple and effective, so as to be efficiently implemented by ships worldwide.

“In this respect we express our support for the revised International Maritime Sustainability Fund & Reward mechanism, including the establishment of an IMO Maritime Sustainability Fund as in paper ISWG-GHG 15/3/7 by ICS and its combination with a simpler design of the Global GHG Fuel Standard, a technical measure as in document ISWG-GHG 15/3/6 again by ICS.”

The IMO revised its Green House Gas (GHG) Strategy at the MEPC 80 meeting with a goal of reaching net-zero GHG emissions by or around 2050.

INTERCARGO fully supports the IMO’s ambition to achieve net zero emission shipping by this time, however, it stresses that the responsibility for decarbonization cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of the ship operator — it is a challenge that must be dealt with holistically by the entire supply chain.

Algoma Central Corporation (Algoma) has ordered two new 72,250dwt methanolready, Kamsarmax-based ocean belt selfunloading vessels that will be built to ABS Class from Algoma.

The methanol-ready Kamsarmax vessels will support Algoma’s decarbonization efforts with the new ships designed to exceed EEDI Level III requirements and to include Tier 3 engines. The vessels are expected to be 40 percent more efficient than the ships they will replace, owing to a combination of fuel efficiency and optimized cargo lift.

“ABS is proud to help Algoma modernize their fleets and support their

sustainability strategy. Methanol is a promising fuel source to reduce shipping emissions, and these vessels will be ready to adopt this as bunkering infrastructure matures,” said John McDonald, ABS President and Chief Operating Officer.

“These vessels have been designed with safety and optimization at the top of mind and will be a model for the next generation of vessels. ABS has worked with Algoma for over 25 years providing technical expertise and services to help us achieve quality vessel performance, and we look forward to continuing to work together to maximize safety and accelerate efficiency,” said Gregg Ruhl, President

and CEO of Algoma.

ABOUT ABS

ABS, a major global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, is committed to setting standards for safety and excellence in design and construction.

Focused on safe and practical application of advanced technologies and digital solutions, ABS works with industry and clients to develop accurate and costeffective compliance, optimized performance and operational efficiency for marine and offshore assets.

INTERCARGO statement: IMO’s mid-term decarbonization measures should be simple and effective

Two

new Kamsarmax-based SUL vessels to be built to ABS Class for Algoma

IMSBC code amendments (06-21) – New risks discovered with consequences even to SOLAS Exemption Certificates

The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC) is updated every two years, writes Bartosz Dombrzalski,

PRS Machinery and Equipment Department

Deputy

Manager.

This is the way to reflect the changes in the nature and variety of solid bulk cargoes dedicated for shipment. As new cargo properties and dangers are discovered an amplification of SOLAS Chapter VI, Part B Special Provisions for Solid Bulk Cargoes comes into force.

Recent amendments (06-21) to the IMSBC Code, adopted by the IMO Maritime Safety Committee in res. MSC.500(105), will become mandatory from 1 December 2023 but may be applied by Administrations on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2023. The present update, which includes important new controls for ammonium nitrate fertilizer cargoes that may ignite and explode, is crucial for ship, crew, and safety, thus it impacts operations involved with bulk carriers.

PRINCIPAL CHANGES ARE INVOLVED WITH: revisions to existing cargo schedules v and deletion of the existing schedules for ammonium nitrate based fertilizer (non-hazardous) and Superphosphate (triple, granular), the definition of Group A ‘cargoes v which may liquefy’ has been extended to include ‘dynamic separation’ which is defined as follows:

“Dynamic separation means the phenomenon of forming a liquid slurry (water and fine solids) above the solid material, resulting in a free surface effect which may significantly affect the ship’s stability.”

“Cargoes (including bauxite and coal) which may undergo dynamic separation means cargoes which contain a certain proportion of fine particles and a certain amount of moisture and may undergo dynamics separation if shipped at a moisture content in excess of their Transportable Moisture Limit (TML).”

Both ammonium nitrate based fertilizer and superphosphate fertilizers are not classified as being hazardous in

RECENT AMENDMENTS (06-21) TO THE IMSBC CODE

packaged/bagged form, which is why, they are not listed in the IMDG Code. They are now classified as Materials Hazardous in Bulk (MHBs) and are subject to a new special IMSBC testing regime.

IMPACT ON IMSBC CERTIFICATES

In respect of the fact that [Deleted] superphosphate (triple, granular), as group C, cannot be automatically accepted as the [New] superphosphate (triple, granular), as group B, shipowners/operators should request their RO, e.g. PRS, for review and update of theirs IMSBC certificates. Additional changes to the requirements of twenty cargoes may not affect the carriage of solid bulk cargoes already permitted for ships in service.

IMPACT ON CERTIFICATES OTHER THAN THE IMSBC

It should also be noted that changes to the IMSB Code also have an impact on SOLAS Exemption Certificates for fixed gas fire extinguishing systems. If below-mentioned cargoes:

Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer v MHB, Superphosphate (triple, granular), v Leach residue containing lead, v are carried or intended to be carried, the exemption certificate will need to be

replaced according to new solid bulk cargoes categorized as group B in Table 1 of Annex to MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.5. Mentioned MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.5 supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.4.

ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN

1. Shipowners/operators should be aware of the deadline — 31 December 2023 (but not later than the first periodic Safety Equipment Survey) and may request from their RO to re-issue IMSBC certificates in light of deletion/addition of the listed cargo.

2. Re-issuance of SOLAS Exemption Certificates for Fixed FireExtinguishing Systems should be made accordingly.

3. Amendments may also be required if a ship is carrying a Group B cargo, and its carriage is entitled by the vessel’s ISM Code Document of Compliance (DOC).

As it is said, significant risks remain, and new risks are being continuously discovered, thus only revalidation of existing ship procedures and staff training will lead to improvement of crew safety, carriage by ship cargo, and environmental protection.

Care must be taken when shipping bauxite cargoes.

Biggest ship ever calls at Ghana’s Takoradi Port — with new handling systems revolutionizing

shiploading operations

In early July,Takoradi Port — in the western region of Ghana — received the biggest bulk ship ever to call at the port since it was constructed in 1928.

Bedeschi S.p.a. supplied all the conveyor lines of the terminal, the two shiploaders and one eco-hopper.

The vessel, Baby Hercules, a bauxite carrier, is a Capesize bulker with a length overall of 240m, and a draught of 16m. It is the first vessel with these dimensions.

Thanks to the automation systems installed by Bedeschi at the terminal, the vessel was able to load a record of 106,530 metric tonnes of bauxite in just five days, barring any inclement weather at the port. Before Bedeschi supplied its systems to the

For Takoradi Port in Ghana, Bedeschi supplied 3km of belt conveyors, two shiploaders and one eco-hopper.

dry bulk terminal, it would have taken between 12 and 15 days to complete the loading of the vessels. The new automated equipment has meant that the vessel stayed between seven and ten days fewer at the port, dramatically increasing efficiency and lowering costs.

Bedeschi is proud of the results of the machines and to have helped boost the capacity of the terminal.

Paranaguá expects exports to increase by 32.5% in 3Q

The Port of Paranaguá is anticipating a bumper third quarter for export grain shipments. Last year, the port dispatched 7.11mt (million tonnes) of bran, corn, sugar and soya, but this year is expecting this to increase by 32.5% to a possible 9.42mt. The reason for the hike is the start of the new (second of the year) corn crop.

However, overall loading efficiency has improved too, according to Gabriel Vieira, operations director at Portos do Paraná, the body that oversees the port. In May, for example, exports posted a new record figure.

“Our performance this year has improved,” stresses Vieira. “Vessels have been able to load more and thus ensure more efficiency in operations.” This has resulted in better waiting times, with vessel turnaround times cut.

Vieira notes that while much of the productivity gain is down to the recent

dredging of the berths, being able to handle the forecast hike in traffic during the third quarter will nevertheless be a big challenge. The one element that could negatively impact the major export season is rain, which not only hits port efficiency but can also damage yields on the farms.

However, if all goes according to plan, Paranaguá should handle an estimated four million tonnes of soybeans, 1.92mt of sugar, 1.9mt of corn and 1.59mt of soybean meal during the third quarter.

Although export corn will be perhaps the main driver in the coming months, soya prices are once again rising, which should boost exports, in turn releasing capacity to enable more corn to be stored at the ports. Indeed, Brazil is currently on course to produce 10mt of additional corn exports this year, with overseas demand higher than usual. The second annual crop of corn may well produce in the region of 14mt and will enter the market during the second half of July.

Sugar exports, which are handled by the Pasa Terminal at Paranaguá, are also burgeoning. Cane production is good and prices for the crop attractive, especially given an expected crop failure in Thailand and India. Significantly, the sugar cane harvest in Brazil began late this year and only intensified in the second half of April. That means that exporters are now having to rush to fulfil contracts.

Kazakhstan and Iran to boost grain traffic

Kazakhstan and Iran have recently signed a co-operation agreement that will see greater use made of the Port of Amirabad to ship an enhanced portfolio of commodities. Throughout 2023, capacity will be boosted to enable 250,000 tonnes of grain to be shipped, rising to one million tonnes by the end of 2025, says Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Trade

and Integration.

In 2022, overall trade between Kazakhstan and Iran increased by 19.8% compared to the previous year, totalling $528 million. Furthermore, in the medium term, Kazakh companies are ready to supply Iran with around 75 types of processed goods worth $250. These will primarily be agricultural

New bulk terminal at Huelva

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products. Traditionally, the main Kazakh exports to Iran have been wheat, barley, sunflower oil, flax seeds, aluminium and ferrous metals. Imports have been petroleum products, fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as construction materials. Potential trade between the two countries could eventually reach $3 billion, claim the Iranians.

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The board of directors of the Port Authority of Huelva have given the go-ahead for a new administrative concession. This will be held by Terminal Puerto Tartessos and cover an area of 80,427.63m2. It will last for a period of 50 years. Barry

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All systems go for new grain handling at Port of Immingham

The UK’s Port of Immingham has handled over 137,000 tonnes of grain since investing in a new grain handling system.

As preparation for the UK harvest gets under way, the north Lincolnshire port is preparing itself for a busy season of grain handling.

With farmers exporting the last of the large domestic surplus of grain to make way for the 2023 harvest, port owner Associated British Ports is targeting those in central and eastern England to use the port for their business.

The largest port operator invested significantly in grain handling operations earlier this year at the east coast port, with two metal plate bunds which can be set up on any quay on any surface. They can also be sanitized between vessel discharges meaning grain for human consumption can be handled, and a specific standard of cleanliness is met. Using the new Liebherr 420 mobile harbour cranes means faster and more time efficient handling operations.

Located nearby is a weighbridge, essential in ensuring what quantity of grain is being loaded onto the ship. In 2022, 81,000 tonnes of grain passed through the Humber ports’ quays.

Simon Bird, Regional Director of the Humber ports said: “This is a great achievement in support of our customers, existing and new. It’s a cost-effective method of ensuring we can load on to any quay in inner dock. It’s a developed and proven capability for operations to receive and load human consumption grains, which is part of our key competitiveness.

“The Humber plays a strategic role in relation to export markets and our continued investment into infrastructure and equipment maintains our agility and resilience in keeping Britain trading.”

The Port of Immingham is suitably located in north Lincolnshire and is one of the largest ports in the UK by volume of tonnage. It plays an important role in supporting UK supply chains for both imports and exports across Europe and beyond.

“The inner dock can take cargo vessels between 4,000 and 27,500 tonnes. With an experienced ops team, strict adherence to Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASCC) accreditation is another reason why customers choose us,” says Bird. Since the beginning of this year, operators have already handled over

137,000 tonnes of grain handled by the new grain loading system. On average 250 lorries a day arrive direct from the farm to the vessel, and the grain is directly loaded thus saving on storage costs.

Earlier this year the UK arable sector had a large domestic surplus of grain and to make way for the 2023 harvest, stores will need clearing to make way for the new crop, which is seeing a bumper market in agribulks.

The Port of Immingham’s grain handling facility is open to deep water vessels and can operate around the clock. There is a weighbridge close to the berths, and access points for sampling the cargo adjacent to the quays.

ABOUT ABP HUMBER

ABP Humber Ports complex form the UK’s busiest trading gateway. The four ports of Immingham, Grimsby, Goole, and Hull handle more than 58mt (million tonnes) of cargo between them each year worth approximately £75 billion. Across the Humber, the ports support 34,900 jobs and contribute £2.5 billion to the UK economy.

ABP Humber’s major investment programme ensures the ports offer state-of the-art cargo handling infrastructure and equipment, alongside a highly skilled team who can handle a vast array of cargo safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

ABP Humber works collaboratively to build long-term partnerships and deliver the right supply chain solutions for customers, including value-added services and new facilities tailored to suit their business needs.

Port Operations are complemented by

the Pilotage Service and Vessel Traffic Service, which ensure vessels are safely navigated through the Humber Estuary.

ABP Humber offers 364 hectares of development land across its port locations capable of attracting investment and delivering transformational benefits for the economy both locally and nationally.

The ports are all part of the new Humber Freeport, which offers three tax sites with an exceptionally business-friendly tax and regulatory environment for potential manufacturing investors.

ABOUT ABP

ABP, the UK’s leading ports group is Keeping Britain Trading with 21 ports and other transport related businesses, creating a unique national network capable of handling a vast array of cargo. It is driving growth, contributing £7.5 billion to the UK economy every year and supporting over 119,000 jobs. The current investment programme promises to further increase its contribution to regional economies around the UK. ABP is also an essential partner for the offshore wind industry, providing operations and maintenance (O&M) for over 50% of the sector’s activity, as well as investing in infrastructure to realize future renewable energy generation.

ABP in numbers: ~90mt of cargo handled each year; 5,000 hectares of port estate owned; 1,000 hectares of open storage; 1.4 million square metres of covered storage; 87km of quay; >1.5 million vehicles every year; a quarter of the UK’s rail freight generated; and >£55 million investment made in low emission and renewable energy generation technologies.

The Port of Immingham has handled over 137,000 tonnes of grain this year.

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Port of Hull welcomes new Volvo L150H

Port of Hull in the UK has welcomed the delivery of a new Volvo L150H to its dry bulk handling facility North Gap.

Part of ABP’s ongoing investment to improve the infrastructure across the Humber Ports, the new shovel is more efficient than the former G-series, achieving up to 15% greater fuel efficiency, thanks to its powerful engine, second-generation OptiShift and new dry P-Brake.

The Port of Hull plays a valuable role in supporting agricultural markets all year round. Its North Gap terminal handles a range of agribulk cargoes such as cereals, pulses and oilseeds which goes into making beer, flour, and breakfast cereals. It also handles biomass, which is used as fuel.

ABP’s network of 21 ports handles over 4mt (million tonnes) of agribulk each year. Experienced and multi-skilled Port Operations Teams work ensure cargoes are handled safely and efficiently for customers using state-of-the-art equipment.

Simon Bird, Director Humber, said: “ABP has been making significant investments to improve efficiency and lower our carbon emissions across the ports plant and equipment for many years. This drive has been led not in isolation, ABP’s customers want to support sustainable supply chains.

ABP has great ambitions for British trade, making the most of the opportunity afforded by creating a cleaner and greener economy of the future. This year ABP set out its plan to invest a further £2 billion in decarbonizing our operations by 2040 at the latest and in major infrastructure projects to enable the wider UK energy transition.”

The Humber Ports are home to solar arrays mounted on the rooftops of warehouses. Providing 29% of the port’s energy requirement, plans are being made to compliment solar energy generation with onshore wind on the Port Estate. ABP’s ‘Ambitious for Britain’ frames how ABP is enabling the UK clean energy transition and catalysing growth in coastal communities and industrial locations across Britain.

ABOUT ABP HUMBER

The four ports of Grimsby, Immingham, Hull, and Goole handle more than 58mt of cargo between

them each year worth approximately £75 billion.

The Humber ports support 34,900 jobs in the region and contributes £2.5 billion to the UK economy each year.

With 364 hectares of development land available across the Humber, the company recently launched its new property website.

Grimsby, Immingham, Hull, and Goole form the UK’s busiest trading gateway and move around 61mt of cargo per annum.

At the close of 2020, £50 million has been invested in the Humber Container Terminal. Both the Ports of Immingham and Hull have new state-of-the-art container handling facilities and storage.

More than £130 million has been invested in Immingham Renewable Fuels Terminal, the specialist biomass handling terminal, in a Humber-wide agreement with Drax Power Ltd that has seen a further £25 million invested in a biomass handling facility in Hull.

The Port of Hull handles 10mt of cargo per annum and is the focal point for the development of the UK’s largest offshore wind turbine manufacturing, construction, assembly, and service facility, Green Port Hull, which is located on the Port’s Alexandra Dock. This new facility represents a £310 million investment and has created around 1000 direct jobs.

The Grimsby River Terminal represents an investment of £26 million and allows large car-carrying ships to berth outside the port’s lock system. This development confirms the port’s position as one of the UK’s leading automotive handling facilities.

Each year, more than the equivalent of 1 million TEUs (Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit) containers is shipped through ABP Humber ports.

Goole is situated 50 miles upriver and is the UK’s premier inland port. It handles over one million tonnes of cargo annually.

ABOUT ABP

ABP is the UK’s leading ports operator with 21 ports and other transport related businesses creating a unique national network capable of handling a vast array of cargo.

The company contributes £7.5 billion to the UK economy every year and supports 119,000 jobs. Its current investment programme promises to further increase our contribution to regional economies around the UK.

ABP: handles over 1.5 million vehicles every v year; generates around one quarter of the v UK’s rail freight; has 1.4 million square metres of v covered storage; has 1,000 hectares of open storage; v handles around 90mt of cargo each v year; owns 5,000 hectares of port estate; v and has 87km of quay v ABP’s five-year investment programme across the group is worth £1 billion. This investment is designed to respond to the needs of ABP’s customers whose business rely on its ports for access to international and, in some cases, domestic markets.

ABP’s new Volvo L150H at the Port of Hull.

Cleveland Cascades supplies alumina loading system to Gladstone, Australia

DELIVERY OF A CLEVELAND CASCADE SYSTEM HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE WHICH IS DESTINED FOR GLADSTONE , AUSTRALIA

The system is to be installed onto a new shiploader structure inclusive of an air slide boom for an alumina loading application. In fact, an existing system of Cleveland Cascades (supplied circa 2006) is already installed at the port which is to be replaced by the newly supplied project. This demonstrates the results achieved by the Cleveland Cascade system to be re-selected for use on the port.

With an extended length of 24.5m measured from the interface to the base of the skirted outlet, a retracted length of 6.45m is possible through the utilization of

the locally mounted winch unit installed on the pivoting head chute. The head chute is designed such that it can pivot with the luffing boom of the shiploader whilst remaining sealed preventing any dust escaping to the surrounding environment.

To meet the required loading capacity, Cleveland Cascades 1350 sized GRP cones have been supplied which can load at volumetric throughput rates of up to 1,530m³/hr. All of Cleveland Cascades GRP cones are manufactured in-house by our skilled workshop operatives which includes prepping, spraying and trimming, resulting in a high quality end product.

Featured within the GRP cones is a ceramic tile wear liner which is installed in

order to cope with the extreme levels of abrasion caused by the alumina during loading operations. This ensures a long service life for the components and through Cleveland Cascades previous experience with Alumina has been found to be the best solution from both a technical and economic perspective.

Also included in the supply is a platform for inspection & maintenance along with a full suite of electrical components required for safety and automation.

The images show the assembly and testing phase taking place within Cleveland Cascades’ workshop, along with a rendered CAD model of the overall general arrangement.

CC990 Design.

CC990 Carrier & skirt.

CC990 Carrier & Cones.

CC990 Shroud.

SENNEBOGEN opens new steel plant in Hungary to meet growing demand

With the official opening of the new steel plant of Termelés-Logistic-Centrum GmbH in Litér (Hungary), SENNEBOGEN, the German manufacturer of material handlers and crane technology, is continuing its growth strategy and expanding its capacities for steel assemblies and welded constructions. A 29,000m² production hall and an office building were built on an area of over 13ha. Around 80 new jobs were also created, meaning that the TLC now has over 700 employees. The plant was officially opened on 26 May 2023, together with representatives from politics.

The engineering company SENNEBOGEN has grown significantly in recent years. “Termelés-Logistic-Centrum GmbH is our most important supplier of steel assemblies. With this investment in Hungary, we are not only expanding our capacities to meet the growing demand, but

also building reserves for the future,” says shareholder Walter Sennebogen. About half an hour’s drive from the first SENNEBOGEN steel plant in Balatonfüred, the new site in Litér was commissioned in July 2022 after only 2.5 years of construction. On 26 May 2023, the project sponsored by the Hungarian government was officially inaugurated by shareholder Walter Sennebogen and the Managing Director of the site Michael Seiferling, together with the Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó and MP Károly Kontrát.

INCREASE IN CAPACITY THANKS TO GREENFIELD APPROACH

The new steel plant in Litér is designed for handling large and heavy components up to approximately 30m in length and 25t in weight and offers a capacity for 20,000t of

steel structures per year in the current expansion stage. The ‘greenfield’ production facility with 29,000m² of hall space not only offers increased capacity due to the expanded area, but also due to the high throughput, as warehousing, work preparation and intralogistics are optimized and geared towards the particularly large components of the construction equipment industry. Investments were also made in modern machine tools and machining centres for mechanical processing as well as for flame and laser cutting. In addition, there is an ergonomically sophisticated welding area for the production of welded structures and a paint shop equipped to the latest standards. “With the new plant, we are supplementing our previous steel component production in Balatonfüred. The locations are also logistically connected via plant traffic,” says Managing Director Michael Seiferling.

MODERN WORKPLACES AND SUSTAINABILITY

The investment created 80 new jobs in an attractive working environment for qualified specialists, in particular construction mechanics and welding technology specialists. In addition to the production hall, modern office space and a canteen for employees were also created on the 13ha area.

(L to R) Managing Director of the site Michael Seiferling, Shareholder Walter Sennebogen, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Member of Parliament Károly Kontrát.

In order to meet growing demand, SENNEBOGEN has built a new, state-ofthe-art steel plant in Litér (Hungary) on an area of around 13ha.

Focus on EMH

Eletromecânica e Hidráulica Ltda reels in customers with its high-quality systems

EMH (Eletromecânica e Hidráulica Ltda) is a Brazilian company that since 1977 has supplied products and services for material handling and process automation, with applications in a wide range of industries, including: steel, mining, mechanical, port, packing, graphic, tyre, cellulose paper, cement, and fertilizers. Diversification is a key focus for EMH.

Located in the city of Belo Horizonte, in the state of Minas Gerais, EMH is a company of the German Group elexis. It has an Integrated Management System, certified in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, ensuring a high standard of service, from project concept to after-sales assistance. EMH is present in all Brazilian territories, and is committed to meeting the needs of its customers with high-quality solutions. It

produces complete technological solutions with specialized engineering and technical support.

EMH is a 100% subsidiary of EMG, Home of ELDRO® and ELHY® brand.

EMH products are renowned in the market in which it operates, as being of quality and cutting-edge technology holders. This is possible thanks to the strict control of the manufacturing processes and the use of quality materials, associated with the expertise of the professionals who are part of the EMH team.

Among the products manufactured by EMH are its electric cable reels and hose reels that can be used with the most varied equipment used for material transfer (dry bulk cargo, ores, cereals, wood chips, etc.) between barges, trains, ships and storage yards. Gantry cranes, cranes, shiploaders/

unloaders, stacker/reclaimers for stockyards, are examples of this equipment.

The reels are used to protect, wind and unwind cables or hoses in perfect synchrony with the movements of the machines. This equipment is produced according to the particularities of the application for which it is proposed. The projects that use these specific reels have a wide range of parameters, and include variables such as:

is it a low or high voltage electric v cable reel?

if it is a hose reel, what is the weight v and diameter of the element to be wound?

what should be the winding speed? v among others.

EMH Reels are divided into three types:

spool type cable/hoses reels, for small lengths; spiral type cable/hoses reels, for medium and long lengths; and drum type cable/hoses reels, for large cable lengths.

In addition, these pieces of equipment are subdivided according to the characteristic of the drive, which can be driven by springs, chains, counterweights or

motorized. Motorized cable reels, for example, can be supplied with special motors (torque motors), with magnetic clutches or with a sophisticated torque control system called CCP (Cable Control Plus).

The CCP control consists of an electric motor, controlled by a frequency inverter

with feedback sensors that guarantee excellent and reliable control of the traction of the wound element.

EMH is considered the largest manufacturer of medium and large size reels in Brazil and these are found in practically all ports and raw material yards in this country.

The crane combines state-of-the-art drive technologies with Liebherr’s in-house developed crane control system “Master V.” Another highlight is the energy recovery system LiCaTronic, which makes best possible utilization of the available energy (source). The CBG 500 E supports a lot of tailor-made features that have been developed in close co-operation with ZHD to best suit to the demands of the operation fields to serve.

A CRANE CREATED THROUGH CLOSE PARTNERSHIP

At the time of contact between ZHD and

More than the sum of its parts

Cranes, crane components, -systems and -controls

2023. Thereafter the crane will be installed on ZHD’s refurbished barge Ahoy 50

In the future, the crane will be used for bulk handling in sheltered waters of the Netherlands. Thanks to the crane’s extended outreach and application-specific features, direct transshipment, i.e., loading and unloading of barges and ships without additional loading equipment, will be possible.

NEW INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR , PROCESSADAPTED DESIGN AND FEATURES

The new all-electric crane CBG 500 E offers a handling performance of up to 2,000 tonnes per hour and a maximum outreach of 50 metres. The specially

designed lattice boom makes it particularly rigid and light, which further improves the turnover performance and at the same time reduces energy requirements. Resulting in a lifting capacity of up to 105 tonnes in hook operation and a maximum grab ability of up to 90 tonnes. The extension of the cabin and the high positioning ensure that the crane operator has an optimal viewing angle on all processes. With the crane’s focus on dry bulk operation, where it will load and unload barges and ships, this configuration is particularly welcomed by ZHD. According to the requirements of ZHD, the CBG 500 E will be optimized for the configuration of 50 tonnes safe working load at maximum outreach to cover the operational needs.

“Our collaboration with Liebherr over the past two years to develop and construct an all-electric crane for our transshipment operations has exceeded our expectations,” notes Yves Bornet, Creator/Manager of the Project and Partner in ZHD. “We were able to testdrive early prototypes and incorporate our own industry experience that ended up defining practical options and benefits that are now part of the final product. Our investments in infrastructure and new products are based on current and emerging market needs. We want to meet competitive loading rates, but also do so in an environmentally- and operator- friendly

ZHD Stevedores orders first all-electric CBG 500 E from Liebherr

The crane will be painted in ZHD Stevedores’ corporate colours of blue, yellow and red.

Jay Venter

manner. Our collaboration with Liebherr and the resulting creation of the CBG 500 E on our pontoon Ahoy 50, help us to achieve this.”

CRANE FITTED FOR FUTURE , EMERGING MARKET TRENDS

The all-electric drives inside the crane in combination with the supercapacitors turn the rope luffing CBG 500 E into a unique handling solution in the market. The supercapacitors used as standard in Liebherr’s own LiCaTronic energy recovery system support the increasing demands regarding energy efficiency. With evenly distributed slewing gears, optimum performance and steady power transmission are thereby achieved during dynamic crane movements. This helps the operator maximize turnover during cycles with smoother movements.

More stringent environmental regulations affect an increasing number of ports and maritime operators. ZHD has adopted an early preference for electric options. Compared to non-electric alternatives, the crane does not need hydraulic oil within the drive system. Power consumption is also reduced, since there is no hydraulic circuit that would require continuous empowering of the main drives. The constellation of advanced inverter technology, power storage and application-specific power management leads to a potent drive system with simultaneous reduction of required energy. The CBG 500 E is thus a heavy-duty transshipment crane that operates emission-free and environmentally friendly.

Due to the future-oriented approach of

ZHD, the Ahoy 50 floating crane will be able to operate either with shore power supply or with onboard power supply when connection to the terminal is not available. The onboard electricity will be generated by newly installed Stage V gensets, conforming the latest emission standards in the business.

Digitalization is also becoming increasingly prevalent in new market technologies. With the crane’s new software architecture, future demands can be accommodated. The crane operator is supported operationally by the new, integrated ‘Master V’ crane control system. These components form the basis for integrating future assistance and automation systems into the crane in the long term, such as Liebherr’s own LiMain Remote Maintenance.

End of construction of the crane is scheduled for October 2023 and is currently foreseen to commence operation in the Netherlands around December 2023/January 2024.

ABOUT ZHD STEVEDORES

ZHD Stevedores is a privately owned and independent company that has been providing stevedoring services since 1968. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, ZHD has over 55 years of extensive experience in the industry. With a team of 90 employees, ZHD operates in the Rotterdam-Rijnmond area using both mobile harbour and floating cranes. In order to meet the needs of clients, ZHD terminals can operate round the clock. The terminals are situated in Dordrecht and Port of Moerdijk. In addition, they are

providing stevedoring services in Port of Rotterdam through their floating cranes. The operations of ZHD involve handling approximately 9.5 million metric tonnes of various products annually, comprising over 80 different products. Their comprehensive services include handling bulk, breakbulk, steel products, coils and containers, as well as providing open and covered storage facilities.

ABOUT LIEBHERR-MCCTEC ROSTOCK GMBH

Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH is one of the leading European manufacturers of maritime handling solutions. The product range includes ship, mobile harbour and offshore cranes. Reachstackers and components for container cranes are also included in the product portfolio.

ABOUT THE LIEBHERR GROUP

The Liebherr Group is a family-run technology company with a broadly diversified product range. The company is one of the largest construction machinery manufacturers in the world. However, it also offers high-quality, user-oriented products and services in many other areas. Today, the group comprises more than 140 companies on all continents. In 2021, it employed more than 49,000 people and generated a total consolidated turnover of over €11.6 billion. Liebherr was founded in 1949 in Kirchdorf an der Iller in southern Germany. Since then, the employees have pursued the goal of convincing their customers with sophisticated solutions and contributing to technological progress.

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Meccanica Center: Quality at each machining step

IN-HOUSE MACHINING EVEN OF THE MOST COMPLEX PIECES

Created to supply on-demand machining services and products, Italian company Meccanica Center, regards technological innovation as its own driving force to meet the widest range of customer needs.

Striving to be agile, rapid, flexible and structured, Meccanica Center (MC) has a strong focus on customer satisfaction — whether it is to produce specific components, carry out revamping or maintenance operations, or manufacture bespoke pieces.

PRODUCTS

Thanks to a wide range of cutting-edge machines, Meccanica Center (MC) is able to design, engineer and produce both standard and customized products, ensuring quality at every production step.

Products produced by MC include:

Wheels: The ‘FIRMA’ wheel is the v result of years of research, application and improvement: a specific expertise that has made it possible to shape the ideal component for the main sector applications to guarantee the maximum efficiency of overhead travelling cranes, port cranes, trolleys, special machines. The management of each phase of production, control, quality and assembly, combined with the rigorous selection of certified ‘Made in Italy’ steel and the special TEMPRA, developed with the University of Brescia, allows MC to guarantee high standards on raw materials and on all processes, multiple types of customizations and made-to-measure creations

Pulleys: MC is able to produce forged v pulleys with a diameter of 250 to 2,000mm, bare or assembled. The forging production offers extraordinary functional and resistance characteristics thanks to more massive and uniform components.

Drums: the welds are carried out at v full penetration, made by qualified welders, checked with NDT and certified.

Gearboxes: the gearboxes are v generally made with a steel case, then subjected to a stress-relieving treatment and machined internally.

The gears are cemented, hardened and subsequently ground.

Boogie systems: MC designs and v manufactures customized structures

to support FIRMA wheels, according to customer needs.

Hook blocks: the blocks can be v produced with single sheave up to eight sheave versions, with simple hooks or double hooks to offer countless combinations tailored to the customer.

Guide rollers: guide rollers that can v be customized according to customer requirements.

Working with metal, the company has learnt the value of being flexible. This is why it does not offer pre-packaged solutions, but approach every project as a tailored set of products and services.

Wheels.

MC is able to produce forged pulleys with a diameter of 250 to 2,000mm.

Drums.

Gearboxes.

Reach out for higher general performance

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Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes are the cranes of choice for precise and safe handling of all types of general cargo. With load capacities of up to 200 t and improved lifting capacity curves, as well as increased operating speeds, our Generation 6 sets new standards. The result: high lifting capacities, a long reach – and more speed.

Drives for all types of crane applications

From its comprehensive modular system, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers a wide range of drive systems for all types of crane applications.

Crane tasks require special drives: Loads must be safely lifted, precisely positioned and gently set down, also with simultaneous movements of cranes and trolleys. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has the right drive solutions for: building cranes, v harbour cranes, v container cranes, v portal cranes v and many other types of cranes, as v well as for lifting gear, positioning units and lifting tables as used with material handling of metals or paper, and in container storage systems.

DRIVE COMPONENTS FROM A SINGLE SOURCE

The flexible NORD modular system offers a wide range of gear units, industrial gear

units, electric motors and drive electronics that can be combined for optimum drive solutions for different requirements of crane applications.

The MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear units with output torques of up to 282,000Nm are suitable for large lifting gear with heavy loads. For smaller lifting gear, the NORD geared motor portfolio comprising parallel shaft, bevel or helical geared motors provides the perfect drive solution.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY & PRECISE POSITIONING

Particularly for lifting gear applications in cranes, NORD developed the MAXXDRIVE® XD series. With its extended centre distance, they provide for a space-saving drive geometry and help to reduce the weight of the drive by up to 60%.

The NORD drive solutions allow for energy efficiency and precise positioning, and are easy to service and maintain. All NORD gear units have been constructed

as particularly robust UNICASE gear units which pays off in case of heavy loads and in harsh environmental conditions.

DRIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CRANES

Cranes are used for the horizontal and vertical movement of loads, i.e. the crane operates in at least two different directions. The drives are electric. Gearboxes with asynchronous motors and frequency converters [Ed P] inverters are used as standard. However, pole-changing asynchronous motors are also still used in parts of the world. Cranes are used in a wide variety of industries. Depending on the industry, the requirements for positioning, start-up and smooth travel for superimposed crane and trolley travel as well as braking processes also increase. Depending on the standard used, this results in the highest demands on the drive systems used. NORD has worldwide experience in the most common standards.

In combination with central or decentralized frequency inverters, parallel shaft geared motors provide ultimate efficiency and economy for a wide range of system solutions.

The NORDAC FLEX is NORD’s most flexible frequency inverter, and can be tailored to all customer applications by means of scalable functions. Installation and maintenance of the NORDAC FLEX can be carried out quickly and simply thanks to its wide range of functions and easy parameter transfer via EEPROM memory.

Bevel geared motors with the tried and tested UNICASE housing principle offer security, as they need little maintenance and have long life cycles. UNICASE bevel gear units are available in various versions and sizes, especially suitable for your application.

The right-angle gear version of the MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear unit is manufactured according to the proven UNICASE housing principle and is available in all sizes. Various sealing options enable the industrial gear units to be adapted to a wide range of ambient conditions.

The NORDAC PRO is the inverter for all drive applications. It offers a wide power range, and its functionality can be extended with plug-in option modules.

Meeting the growing demand for grain

Bedeschi delivers two shiploaders to Mississippi River facility

The macrotrend of the food industry is strictly connected to the growth of the population. The higher the growth, the higher the demand.

According to the Global Agricultural Productivity Report ®, global agricultural productivity is expected to increase by 1.75% annually to meet the demands of nearly ten billion people in 2050. The Global Harvest Initiative’s (GHI’s) annual assessment of global productivity growth — the GAP Index™ — shows that the current growth rate is 1.51%.

The expected growth trend in the consumption of agricultural products

implies a direct impact on the volumes of the main industries in the sector. The main products that appear to follow the same trend are wheat, rice, and corn.

BEDESCHI EQUIPMENT FOR THE GRAIN INDUSTRY

In the grain sector, Bedeschi can load and unload to/from ships of any size, any kind of bulk material either free flowing (wheat, corn), highly abrasive (rice, soya beans, barley) and non-free flowing (meals, DDGS). Productivity ranges are from 100tph (tonnes per hour) to 3,000tph.

Thanks to over 100 years of experience

in the industry, Bedeschi has very strong expertise in providing bulk handling equipment of any size, delivered in pieces and assembled locally, as well as delivering it fully erected to site; transshipment expertise completes and complement the range of on shore solutions.

One of the latest projects developed by Bedeschi in the grain sector is for two shiploaders with a capacity of 100,000 bushels/hour each for a facility in the Mississippi river.

The two machines have been manufactured in Turkey prior to being shipped in two pieces to their final

Shiploaders in 3D.

destination. The assembly of the two parts, completed at site, was particularly challenging due to the existing conveyor’s galleries on the top.

They are replacing two existing shiploaders to increase capacity at the terminal and improve dust control when loading.

The shiploaders are equipped with a luffing and slewing boom so they are able to reach the target loading ratio required by the customer of 99% of the ship volume. A tailor made hydraulically operated mechanism allows for loading vessels up to post-Panamax size in any river/ship condition.

The project was particularly challenging because in order to reach the required loading ratio in any tide condition, Bedeschi

developed a tailor made KiKo mechanism that completely folds the vertical portion of the loading boom to efficiently work within the narrow space between the gallery and the ship.

These machines feature enclosed belt conveyors, designed for a safe, gentle, and efficient handling of dry, bulk materials. This unique, totally enclosed belt conveyor contains dust and spilled material and automatically reloads it back on the belt.

The loading system developed for this project is formed by a steel telescopic chute with hydraulic cylinders for inclination and improved loading in the corners of hatch. At the bottom of the telescopic chute is supplied a slewing ‘fish mouth’ spout. This type of chute guarantees no dust emissions as well as

perfect control on product delivery to the holds.

Leveraging its R&D Department, Bedeschi can customize and see in advance how a future project can be with all the constraints that need to be overcome. Starting from the 3D model, developed during the detailed engineering phase, by means of the in-house CGI software, the company is able to create a virtual twin of the machine very similar to the real one. For this specific project, it was essential to evaluate how the different tide levels would affect the shiploading operations, and thanks to this software simulation, it was possible.

The two machines are now in the erection phase and will be in operation by the end of September.

During installation of the two shiploaders.

Installation in progress.

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Thinking outside the box

the many uses of containers in bulk handling

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Long-term cost savings of Nectar Group’s COMPAC™ mobile bagging

For more than half a century, Nectar Group has been the change in the mobile bagging sector. The Group’s award-winning COMPAC™ mobile bagging equipment has been proven to perform under the most diverse operational conditions on a consistent basis. Designed to balance environmental protection, with speed and accuracy, these bulk handling units deliver profitability for customers to achieve operational advantages through marketleading technology and reliability. There are few elements in business that are more important as daily operating costs, learn how COMPAC™ continues to deliver long-term benefits.

Since the company’s inception in the 1970s, Nectar has emphasized operational

flexibility and adaptability at the core of all equipment design. MOPACK™, the first generation of Nectar mobile bagging equipment specifically designed to work alongside a vessel on a quayside, transformed how cargoes were handled around the world. It helped open whole new markets by enabling cost efficient bulk shipments.

Since then, Nectar has continued to develop innovative bagging equipment, including the COMPAC™ and IMPAC™ range and today offers a diverse range of value-added solutions for handling bulk cargoes. These iconic orange mobile bagging units are engineered for even the most diverse conditions, easy to operate, efficient and ideal for any ‘on-the-spot’ operations.

With proven heavy-duty construction, weight accuracy, and minimal maintenance, enables clients to keep them working for years to come, saving time and money.

Though much has changed in the shipping and bulk sector over the decades, Nectar continues to diversify into other maritime sectors such as terminal management, consultancy, and maintenance services, whilst continuing to develop iconic bagging machines. The company has an extensive portfolio of bulk handling products, backed by a global team of highly skilled engineers, technicians and after-care customer service.

Over its 50-year history of supplying high-class bulk handling services and solutions to clients, Nectar has established

important strategic relationships and specialist knowledge of port infrastructure across the world, enabling the Group to gain early insights into projects and capitalize on a varied range of opportunities as and when they arise. With local knowledge and increased sensitivity to working in challenging environments, Nectar equipment is the solution of choice to suit varied budgets, needs, environments, and customization.

COMPAC™ EQUIPMENT FEATURES:

INCREASE OPERATIONAL OUTPUT

ideal for dry, free flowing, non-bridging v commodities; accurate digital weighing system up to v ±0.5% precision; single or double bagging lines; v available in M 10–100kg or XL v 500kg–1.5 metric tonne bags; 140 metric tonnes per hour design v capacity per bagging unit; Dutch weights and measured certified v IEC-regulated electrical components; v digital, easy to use interface electronic v weighment; self-contained in standard 20 or 10ft v shipping containers; fully customizable with additional v options;

self-contained units with enclosed v weighing and dosing system; height adjustable stitcher column to v easily swap between different bag weights/sizes; separate lockable control room for v crucial components (generator, electrical panel, compressor); triple loadcell weighing system, with v two weigh bunkers per line; and engineered and designed with over 50 v years of operational experience

UNBEATABLE WEIGHT ACCURACY

The COMPAC™ weighing system has duplex scales, each mounted on three OIML C3 rated load cells. This significant feature allows for continuous high speed, accurate weighing as one scale can be filling a bag whilst the second scale continues with the next weighment. The signal from the load cells is analysed 1,600 times per second, providing the controller with accurate control of each weighment.

This allows the system to identify variation in the product such as particle size, consistency and flow characteristics and adjust the weighing formula automatically. Vibration and other mechanical interference are automatically eliminated by dynamic digital filtering.

Assemblies are designed with generous curves with no sharp corners, presenting a clean finish to facilitate ideal cargo flow. Collectively, these features deliver unbeatable weighment precision.

The bagging and weighing are controlled by a touchscreen PLC weighing and dosing controller. The user-friendly interface allows a flexible programme set-up, with procedure settings to allow for optimization of the dosing cycle during the weighing operation. All electronics are enclosed in a stainless-steel electrical panel within the generator room alongside the optional air compressor and generator, keeping them away from airborne particles during an operation.

MANOEUVRABILITY WITH DIVERSE LOADING OPTIONS

Nectar mobile bagging units are known for their flexible operations and reliable performance, with clean discharging.

from grabs at quayside: direct v discharging cargo into mobile bagging units utilizing grabs at quayside from vessels;

from silos: discharging agribulk and v grains into units directly from silos; from stockpiles: utilized for v reclaiming materials from stockpiles (direct from plant machinery). from infeed conveyors in v warehouses and factory facilities: mobile bagging units can be employed

within warehouses and storage facilities, by use of infeed conveyors.

Designed to offer exceptional manoeuvrability whether shunting between berths, warehouses or transported to new locations. Shipping from country to country is made easy due to its standardized dimensions allowing logistics via conventional container handling equipment.

Nectar’s global team collaborates with clients, to ensure their project receives the right solution, fit-for-purpose mobile bagging equipment for all port operations and facilities. With Nectar’s reliable freight forwarders, equipment can be sent to any port destination in the world as a complete door-to-door service.

NECTAR’S PROVEN BUILD QUALITY & TECHNOLOGY

Alongside significant savings in operational costs, Nectar’s build quality is designed with the highest-grade materials to withstand all dynamic loads — as well as the wear and tear of busy bulk terminals. Constructed of heavy gauge shot-blasted SA2.5 steel and coated with a unique blend of epoxy primers and finished with a distinctive orange polyurethane marine grade paint to protect against corrosive commodities and adverse weather conditions. Engineered for efficient access and safe maintenance, flagship COMPAC™ models have three integrated ladders for roof access. seven

door openings, enable easy access to all weighing lines whilst promoting safer working practices.

The container is fitted with two fully electronic NMI certified dual net-weighing stainless-steel systems. Each weigh bunker has a capacity of 110L, with a capacity of up to 110kg for the M range. Constructed in Nectar’s ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 approved factory, clients are guaranteed durability, performance and reliability with affordable installations and quick commissioning performed by Nectar technicians.

Nectar Group technology continues to push the limits of capacity and service life, with strong emphases on service agreements, maintenance programmes, training programmes, spare parts, and consumables as well as upgrades and conversions.

SPOT RENTALS: FLEXIBILITY FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING REQUIREMENTS

In today’s rapidly changing shipping environment, spot rentals have seen a considerable increase. Nectar provides spot rental bagging services on a vessel-byvessel basis. Rental contracts are backed by Nectar’s dedicated World Wide Bagging team, featuring the efficient M140 bagging units, ready for quick deployment. This service is widely accessible from Nectar’s locations in Africa, the Caribbean and Far East.

History of COMPAC machines: looking back 40 years.

CRS moves into the Australian rare earths market

Container Rotation Systems Pty Ltd (CRS), based in Sydney, Australia, has entered into the Australian rare earths market with its heavy mining container. CRS’s Rotorcon® certified rotatable container was designed from the ground up specifically for the arduous conditions experienced in the Australian mining sector, and is ideal for the rare earths market.

In 2010 CRS developed the first 360°, multi-directional container rotator, the Rotainer® as it’s known globally today. Soon after, it became apparent to CRS that general off-the-shelf ‘open top’ containers did not meet the high gross weights permissible on some Australian outback roads.

Furthermore, they did not comply with the engineering dynamics when loading bulk carriers with the newest, high-speed, ship-to-shore cranes.

CRS continues to value add its business model and decided to produce its own range of bulk ore containers so that its customers could have a single point of contact for their complete containerized bulk handling requirements.

CRS took a fresh look at the open top container market, analysed future market growth then put pen to paper to design and patent the world’s first, open top container for >38.4-tonne gross capacity that could be rotated 360° in any direction by only the top four twist lock pockets, unsupported. Unique and key features of the Rotorcon® (rotatable container) include: whale bone rib design for superior v strength and flexibility; high centre of gravity for low CPR v (cost per rotation); tapered sides to prevent ‘carry back’ v due to high product moisture content; self cleaning ‘U’ shaped bottom tub for v smooth operations; high centre of gravity for controlled v discharge to eliminate dust emissions; heavy duty, replaceable twist lock v pockets; clean flow, specially developed corner v gussets; hard flat lids with spring applied lid v locking system with manual override; tapered main rails for easy v decontamination in washeries;

lowest tare weight per tonne payload; v special low friction internal coating; v access ladder each side for product v inspection; constructed with ‘Corten’ or v equivalent high tensile steel; stackable when fully loaded; v optional lid hatches, round or square; v and optional with CRS’s Ezzelid®, patent- v pending, self-opening lid system.

The Rotorcon container is a ‘one design’ system that can range in height from 1,450mm to 2,900mm.

The container is fully designed, certified and FEA’ed in Australia by leading Australian naval architects, which ensures that CRS’s customers are acquiring a high quality, uncompromised product that offers superior return on investment and longevity.

All Rotorcon® containers are CSC rated to meet international shipping codes, are BK2 compliant for environmental awareness and, best off all, are developed with Australian dedication and ingenuity.

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Revolutionizing inland bulk logistics: the RAM Revolver

In the dry bulk handling industry, RAM Spreaders has carved out a name for itself with the success of its containerized bulk handling (CBH) solution. With over 80 RAM Revolvers in 50 different locations worldwide, this product has transformed the way we transport and handle dry bulk materials.

It was initially designed to be attached to ship-to-shore cranes, mobile harbour cranes or ship cranes, but now the spreader is most popular for reachstacker applications with 50% of orders being from inland bulk logistics.

The RAM Revolver’s versatility is showcased in its mine-to-shed operations. A prime example is the operation at a mine in Phoenix, Arizona. Here, sealed containers are filled with copper concentrate and then transported to a shed in Guyamas, Mexico. Upon arrival, the RAM Revolver attached to a reachstacker unloads the sealed containers, demonstrating its efficiency and adaptability in various logistical scenarios.

The RAM Revolver’s adaptability is further evident in the pit to shed operations. A case in point is the Chile operation, where 2.400 purpose-built containers filled with copper concentrate are transported via train to Puerto Mejillones. Upon the arrival of a shipping vessel, the containers are moved to the shed where RAM Revolvers on bridge cranes pick them up and rotate

them 360° into the port’s hoppers. These hoppers then feed the conveyor system, unloading 1,500 tonnes of copper concentrate into the bulk vessel. This seamless operation showcases the RAM Revolver’s capability to integrate into existing bulk handling infrastructure.

The RAM Revolver’s effectiveness extends to mine-to-rail operations as well. In Quebec, Canada, sealed containers filled with lithium are transported to an intermodal terminal. Here, the RAM Revolvers on reach stackers rotate the

containers 360°, unloading the lithium into train trailers. This operation illustrates the RAM Revolver’s versatility and its ability to handle different commodities efficiently.

The benefits of the RAM Revolver are

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Pit-to-shed operations.

Pit-to-depot operations.

many. The use of sealed containers eliminates cross-contamination between commodities handled side by side. It also prevents product loss, a significant issue in the bulk handling industry where companies were losing 2–3% of their commodity.

The RAM Revolver also contributes to sustainability efforts, as no dust is generated during transportation, storage,

or unloading processes. Furthermore, the containerized system optimizes storage capacity per square metre, as commodities are stored in a cuboid formation rather than a conical or cone formation.

The safety and security offered by the sealed containers are so reliable that a company in the platinum industry is considering storing $900,000 worth of concentrate in a container.

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RAM Spreaders attributes the success of the RAM Revolver not only to the proficiency and extensive experience of the sales team, but also to the system’s remarkable flexibility. Its ability to seamlessly integrate into any existing bulk handling infrastructure provides a unique advantage, accommodating a variety of operational contexts. This combination of factors sets the RAM Revolver apart in the industry.

Graviti self-discharging containers gain traction in the bulk market

Latvian company Graviti is an expert in containerized bulk handling (CBH) systems. Its mission is to provide industry with reliable customized solutions that optimize routine loading processes.

A combination of engineering and creative thinking have enabled it to develop its CBH system, which reduces the costs of

loading bulk cargo, speeds up process, gives our clients competitive advantage. The system is self-discharging containers, and was engineered by the founder/owner of SIA Graviti who is a naval engineer and the second generation in the business; he is greatly experienced in port equipment manufacturing.

Graviti’s two sizes of self-discharging containers are: the Graviti SDC 30, and its Graviti SDC 40. The technical specifications of these models are:

GRAVITI SDC 30

loading speed of up to 600tph (tonnes v per hour),while operating one crane; 30 second unloading cycle for one v container;

27m³ useful capacity of the container; v and

1.5 times more productive than v regular methods of loading.

GRAVITI SDC 40

loading speed of up to 900tph, while v operating one crane; 30 second unloading cycle for one v container;

37m³ useful capacity of the container; v and

1.7 times more productive than v regular methods of loading.

POWER

The containers operate on electrical power, and every container come with its own battery. With a fully charged battery,

500 cycles of loading/offloading are guaranteed. In practice it’s usually more.

FLEXIBILITY

The SDCs can be handled by reachstackers, container cranes, mobile cranes etc.

GRAVITI CBH HANDLING SYSTEMS

The amount of bulk being handled in containers is not large yet, but is sure to grow. It offers a good solution, that is easier, more flexible and cheaper — and there is less loss of cargo than with some traditional handling systems. Graviti’s CBH system handles all types of bulk product, including coal, wood pellets, grain, sugar,

iron filings, fertilizer etc.

The advantages of CBH handling include: speed; v

environment: fewer CO2 emissions, v because less time is needed for the loading process. And double speed is possible when combining two Graviti SDC 30 containers (900tph); less dirt and dust during cargo v handling; when a warehouse is a bit further v away from the shore/quayside, then this technology is perfect. You can load in the warehouse, drive to the vessel and offload immediately, instead of having to fill a truck with a grab and then unload it at the quayside with another grab again.

Setting up a new port or terminal v

becomes easier with the Graviti SDC solutions. This also goes for transitioning to bulk cargo from other types. For example, when the war in Ukraine broke out, several ports there were closed. Grain transport was not possible and other ports had to move in quickly to make sure the grain could still be exported. A quick transition was needed. Georgian ports needed to start handling (more) bulk cargo fast. Thanks to the Graviti containers, this could be done within a month, as the solution fits neatly in the existing port infrastructure.

Graviti containers can also be used v temporarily and rented per tonne of handled cargo.

cost: most other solutions are more v expensive. For example, tippers can cost €300,000, while a Graviti SDC 30 only costs €34,000.

there is no need to v clean the warehouse or quayside, as happens with grabs, because they the surrounding area will usually be covered in dust or cargo residue; and any container terminal v can quickly switch to dry bulk cargo with this solution.

GRAVITI GROWS IN POPULARITY

Several ports in Georgia and the Baltics are already using Graviti’s self-discharging containers. There are also new deliveries upcoming, though contract details remain confidential at this stage. There are also ongoing negotiations with ports in India and Montenegro.

Dozens of containers have started work in earnest, as the grain season is starting in Eastern Europe. This, in turn, is resulting in more attention and enquiries, as other bulk handlers experience the efficiency of the system and terminal operators see their competitors using the system. DCi

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Innovative solution to ease road congestion and promote sustainable cargo transport

INTRODUCTION

In an era marked by increasing congestion on roads and the growing demand for sustainable transport options, Vigan has emerged as a key player in highlighting the potential of fluvial transport in Europe. With its continuously improved pneumatic barge-unloader concept, Vigan aims to alleviate road congestion and reduce reliance on trucks by promoting efficient and eco-friendly cargo transportation. Vigan’s barge-unloaders have a positive impact on both the transport industry and the environment.

ENHANCING EFFICIENCY AND FLEXIBILITY

Vigan’s barge-unloaders are specifically

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designed to handle various barge sizes, ranging from 500dwt to 4,000dwt. These machines have found widespread utilization across rivers and canals in Western Europe, offering cargo capacities ranging from 100tph (tonnes per hour) to 600tph for a wide range of cargo types, including grain, oil seeds, soybean meal, and more. The unloader can be mounted on either a fixed gantry or a mobile system, providing flexibility to suit different operational needs.

THE POWER OF VIGAN’S TURBINE

At the heart of Vigan’s barge-unloader lies its innovative turbine system. The turbine, designed by Vigan, operates in multiple stages and is powered by a high-speed electrical motor with frequency inverter control, ensuring optimal energy consumption. Recent advancements have achieved exceptional energy consumption records as low as 0.65kW/tonne of grain unloaded, making it an energy-efficient

solution for cargo handling.

EFFICIENT CARGO -UNLOADING MECHANISM

Vigan’s barge-unloader incorporates a unique suction system enabled by a horizontal and vertical telescopic tube setup. The suction nozzle, cleverly designed with a coaxial tube system, efficiently sucks in cargo at significant tonnages per hour. The cargo is transported through airlift into the vertical and subsequently horizontal telescopic tubes, facilitated by the powerful vacuum created by the turbine. Additionally, the highly wearresistant elbow connecting the vertical and horizontal tubes ensures durability, with reports of unloading more than ten million tonnes of grain with still the original elbow.

This versatile concept offers excellent durability and various advantages:

The operating height can be adjusted v by mounting the unloader on a fixed or mobile gantry.

The sucking capacity is adaptable to v

meet customer requirements. Good reach is achieved through a v range of boom lengths up to a maximum of 17.5 metres.

The rotating bin/filter cabin on a v slewing ring and the telescopic tubes consisting of two or three segments provide maximum reach.

Specific alloys and steel finishing in the v suction tubes enhance durability.

An extremely durable elbow made of v NI-Hard material is employed. An additional hoist on the boom can v be utilized to facilitate the use of a bobcat for ship bottom cleaning. Smooth operation is ensured with a v radio command control panel operated by a single operator, even if he is as well the Bobcat driver.

PROMOTING DURABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Vigan’s barge-unloaders not only excel in technical performance but also prioritize

environmental respect. As urban areas expand and quality of life becomes a focal point, Vigan has taken significant steps to address environmental concerns associated with their equipment. Key features include an auto-regenerating filter system that effectively prevents dust emissions, ensuring compliance with the most stringent dust emissions.

In order to minimize noise pollution, the engine, turbine, and suction tubes are acoustically isolated and insulated, resulting in strongly reduced noise levels in nearby urban areas.

IMPRESSIVE IMPACT AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

Vigan’s commitment to excellence has positioned them as the preferred supplier of barge-unloading systems in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium. Annually, Vigan unloads over ten million tonnes of cargo, including wheat, barley, corn, malt, rapeseed, soybean meal, and fertilizer in these regions. This substantial contribution translates to a remarkable reduction of 330,000 truck transports per year, based on an average of 30 tonnes per truck, thereby mitigating traffic congestion.

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CONCLUSION

Vigan’s pneumatic barge-unloader concept represents a transformative solution for fluvial transport in Europe. With its efficiency, adaptability, and eco-conscious design, Vigan has successfully addressed the challenges of road congestion and environmental impact. By significantly reducing truck reliance and promoting sustainable cargo transportation, Vigan’s barge-unloader has revolutionized the industry, offering a brighter future for fluvial transport in Europe and beyond.

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Loading the barge: coal terminals control dust at the source

Coal operations along waterways require diligent dust control due to high winds along natural basins (all images: copyright ©2023 Martin Engineering).

Coal terminals face an uphill battle since coal dust is more highly scrutinized and regulated compared to other bulk handling operations, writes R. Todd Swinderman, President Emeritus/ Martin Engineering Loading barges for transport down waterways can be difficult since they are commonly natural basins which

Coal conveying, storage, and processing are all activities that generate dust.

concentrate and amplify winds. Bays offer some respite, but loading structures can be several stories high, exposing conveyors to ambient air currents that can carry emissions long distances. Controlling emissions is made that much more problematic by the fact that coal is hydrophobic, causing it to resist clumping

commonly associated with water-based dust control methods without the aid of expensive surfactants. This makes containment of dust at the point of transfer a more appealing approach.

Along with worker safety, controlling dust is sensible from an operational aspect as airborne particulates can foul rolling

components, machinery, and equipment air intakes requiring extra parts and labour for cleaning and maintenance. All of these factors unnecessarily raise the cost of operation when there are methods and technologies designed to control and suppress dust emissions before they become airborne and cause these risks.

While obvious that one way to reduce coal dust emissions is to reduce the amount of dust created in processing, it isn’t always practical or easy to accomplish. There are many dust sources that must be managed depending on the haulage and storage methods. Most of the dust contained in bulk materials is either from crushing or grinding to reduce material size or from transferring materials to other conveyors or a stockpile.

CONVEYOR DUST STRATEGIES

Conveyors are a major source of dust emissions, but they can also aid in reducing fugitive dust. For example, in pit crushing and overland conveying in a surface coal mine, there is reduced total site dust generation compared to truck haulage. Coal is easily windswept and in some cases may require an enclosed conveyor belt system such as a fold belt, pipe conveyor, or

air-supported conveyor. When the haulage involves a conveyor belt, dust generation is a function of the loading and discharge as well as how it is managed. Closed conveyors are very useful for preventing contamination and protecting the cargo from the elements, but they still have to be opened and closed for loading and discharge. Passive dust reduction strategies include: [Fig.1 above.] Shorter or directed drops: transfer v chutes over loading zones that decrease the impact of cargo on the

belt below reduce the amount of turbulence within the loading zone, lowering the amount of dust released. Managing the flow: although rock v boxes can work, they can also be prone to clogging, so experienced engineers recommend a sloping system that slows material to minimize impact and induced air, as well as loads in the centre of the belt for less shifting and improved belt training. Preventing belt sag between idlers: v the belt can dip slightly between idlers, creating gaps between the belt and skirting, causing the release of dust and fines in the loading zone. Using an impact cradle with shock-absorbent polyurethane bars reduces impact strain on the belt and creates an even belt plane with no gaps between the skirting and belt. Cradles can extend along the entire length of the stilling zone.

Fully enclosed transfers: by v completely enclosing the loading and settling zone, dust is contained. Items like dust curtains and dust bags can then be added to control airflow and capture dust.

LOWER BELT SPEEDS

There are many suggestions for belt speeds

Figure 1: a well-designed transfer chute should significantly reduce dust emissions.

Enclosed conveyors with external double skirting and internal curtains drastically reduce dust emissions.

Impact cradles can reduce damage and prolong belt life over standard impact idlers.

based on the properties of the bulk material. ANSI/CEMA 550-2003 Classification and Definitions of Bulk Materials lists miscellaneous properties of bulk materials that would contribute to a decision to use a lower belt speed and may be windswept as part of its classification code system include:

B-1 Aeration-Fluidity; v

B-6 Degradable-Size Breakdown; v

B-8 Dusty; and v

B-20 Very Light and Fluffy. v

With lower belt speeds, the belt width has to increase to convey the same tonnes per hour creating a capital cost vs operating cost dilemma. Many sources suggest belt speeds of 2m/s (394fpm) or less for reducing dust generation.

If a conveyor is being designed for an extended lifetime, then it is worth the effort to closely compare the capital savings from a higher-speed belt to the long-term costs of maintenance, cleanup, and safety. There are clear relationships between increased cleanliness, fewer safety incidents, and more reliable production so the tradeoffs should be examined closely. Foundations™ for Conveyor Safety — a comprehensive textbook for safe conveyor operation written by Martin Engineering —

provides a detailed methodology and data sources for including direct and indirect costs in the financial analysis in section six.

COAL DUST AND BELT TENSION

Similarly, at a critical speed, the bulk material loses contact with the belt at the idler and is launched into the air, falling back onto the belt at a slightly lower speed than the belt. This splashing action opens the profile, creating induced air flows that can release dust, creating turbulence, impact, and degradation as the material lands and returns back up to belt speed. Keeping the belt sag to 1% between idlers is a frequent specification. Usually, the concerns in conveyor design from these belt sag phenomena are the added belt tensions required to overcome the frictional losses.

Often overlooked in a dust reduction strategy are design choices that can minimize dust creation from the undulations of the bulk material on the belt as it is transported. Managing belt tension so the sag between idlers is minimized reduces the effects of material trampling and splash. Material trampling is the particle-to-particle movement created by the change in the bulk material profile as it goes over the idlers. Trampling and splash can be a source of dust generation given

the large number of times the cargo passes over idlers every hour. The higher the belt tension, the lower the trampling loss.

COAL STORAGE

Controlling dust at the storage location is another challenge. Large stockpiles are impractical to enclose in buildings and are often stacked out and reclaimed by machinery that generates additional fines. Open stockpiles are subject to the weather where some bulk materials degrade upon exposure to the atmosphere and some materials will revert to a solid state when exposed to humidity or rain. Those materials that can be wetted often use water sprays to reduce windblown dust. Other strategies include wind fences and compacting the pile.

Discharge onto the pile is a source of dust release as the material flows from the delivery equipment, often a conveyor, onto the pile. Cascading or telescoping chutes can be used to reduce the release of dust in these cases. If the material is easily broken, the drop height from discharge to the pile or between cascade shelves can create additional dust from impact degradation. One unexpected source of dust emissions can be the site layout. For example, if a slope conveyor going from the

Uncontrolled drops into stockpiles can spread dust for long distances.

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stockpile into a storage bin or building is orientated in line with the prevailing winds in a high wind locale, the wind flowing up the conveyor will overwhelm dust control strategies by creating positive pressure throughout the conveyor enclosures.

BEST PRACTICES: ENCLOSE THE SYSTEM

If the material stream can be constrained so that it does not open up when discharged, the amount of air induced into the transfer point is reduced. As the material particles spread out, it creates a lowpressure area in the spaces which induces airflow into the transfer point.

The amount of dust that can become airborne is directly proportional to the volume and speed of the airflow through the transfer point. If the openings in the chute work are restricted to the practical minimum, the inward airflow is restricted. A useful dust control strategy is to capture the material shortly after discharge and keep the stream coalesced as tightly as possible to reduce induced air.

There are a number of Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) software programmes specifically designed for the design of material flow through chutes and there are specialty chute manufacturers that specialize in these techniques. These chutes work best with materials of consistent size and adhesive and cohesive properties like coal. Wear on the chute surfaces may be accelerated but this can be offset with a maintenance-friendly design for quick and easy change out of wear surfaces.

CONCLUSION

Much emphasis is placed on planning the coal terminal to maximize profitability but little attention is placed during the initial feasibility studies on how the layout can affect dust creation and emissions. Conveyor transfer points have a history of being drafted rather than designed. Design tools are now readily available to address these critical details. How the conveyor is operated and maintained also has a significant effect on dust generation and release.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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R. Todd Swinderman, P.E./CEO Emeritus/ Martin Engineering, earned his B.S. from the University of Illinois, joining Martin Engineering’s Conveyor Products division in 1979 and subsequently serving as V.P. and General Manager, President, CEO and Chief Technology Officer. Swinderman has authored dozens of articles and papers, presenting at conferences and customer facilities around the world and holding more than 140 active patents. He has served as President of the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers’ Association and is a member of the ASME B20 committee on conveyor safety. Swinderman retired from Martin Engineering to establish his own engineering firm, currently serving the company as an independent consultant.

ABOUT MARTIN ENGINEERING

Martin Engineering has been at the forefront of bulk material handling for more than 75 years, continuously developing new solutions to make high-volume conveyors cleaner, safer and more productive. The company’s series of Foundations books is an internationally-recognized resource for safety, maintenance and operations training — with more than 22,000 print copies in circulation around the world. The 500+ page reference books are available in several languages and have been downloaded thousands of times as free PDFs from the Martin website. Martin Engineering products, sales, service and training are available from 17 factory-owned facilities worldwide, with wholly-owned business units in Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Spain, South Africa, Turkey, the USA and UK. The firm employs more than 1,000 people, approximately 400 of whom hold advanced degrees.

Coal is never going to be a 100% dust-free operation but good transfer point design can make it safe.

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The Cat MH3040 material handler in barge applications

Delivering the power and reliability required for the most demanding material handling applications, the Cat® MH3040 builds on the successful legacy of the M325D L MH model. The boom, sticks and other high-stress areas feature thick, multiplate fabrications, castings and forgings to withstand wear and deliver years of durable operation. Specially designed mountings on the upper frame support the heavy-duty cab.

The material handler’s 151kW (202hp) Cat C7.1 engine meets EU Stage V emissions standards with an aftertreatment system that requires no maintenance or downtime. New Smart Mode operation automatically matches engine and hydraulic power to working conditions to reduce fuel consumption, while Power Mode constantly provides maximum power to optimize productivity.

The fuel-efficient engine can run up to B20 biodiesel and offers up to 25% lower fuel consumption than the previous model, the M325D L MH.

Offering a 12% faster swing speed, the MH3040 reduces cycle times and allows operators to move more material in the same amount of time. The advanced hydraulic system features valve priority to direct pressure and flow to where it’s needed and delivers the optimum balance of power, efficiency and load control. The handler’s heavy lift mode boosts lifting capacities and improves controllability. Its auto warm-up features reduce the time it takes for hydraulic oil warming in cold temperatures to prolong component life.

COMFORT AND FLEXIBILITY

The MH3040’s larger premium cab design includes sound suppression to reduce operating noise levels inside the cab. Smaller cab pillars combined with large tempered windows deliver excellent allaround visibility. Rear view and right-side cameras are standard, keeping operators aware of their surroundings. Joystick machine control removes the centre steering wheel column to further improve forward visibility. A tip-up left console allows operators to enter and exit the cab much easier.

A 254mm (10in) high-resolution touchscreen monitor with jog-dial offers easy navigation of the intuitive operator controls. Joystick controls are ergonomically located within easy reach to reduce operator fatigue, while joystick settings and preferred power mode are quickly set to a specific user ID via the monitor. The premium air suspension seat with headrest, heater and ventilator is designed to comfortably adjust to operators of all sizes.

Offering a maximum 15.5m reach, multiple configurations are available for the flexible MH3040 material handler to meet customer needs. Customers can choose from a range of work tool attachments in different sizes to meet the site’s material handling and production needs. Work in low-light conditions with the standard, 1,800 lumen, LED lights on the boom, stick, and cab. The optional, ex-factory 20kW generator with wiring to stick nose helps to efficiently power magnet attachments

for handling fine ferrous material.

SIMPLIFIED SIMPLICITY

MH3040 material handler service design changes reduce maintenance costs by up to 20%. All fuel filters feature a synchronized 1,000-operating-hour change interval, and the air intake filter with pre-cleaner lasts up to 1,000 hours to reduce maintenance requirements. Its hydraulic oil filter improves filtration and increases change intervals to 3,000 operating hours, a 50% longer service life over the M325D L MH. Anti-drain valves keep the hydraulic oil clean during filter replacement to improve system longevity.

Filter life and maintenance intervals are quickly tracked through the in-cab highresolution monitor. Featuring electric drive to operate only when necessary, the highefficiency cooling fans can be programmed to automatically reverse at set intervals to keep the cores clean without work interruptions. The new right-hand-side service access provides easy access for refuelling and engine oil checks.

Standard Product Link™ captures critical operating data such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, maintenance alerts and fault codes, which can be remotely accessed and tracked to boost fleet management efficiency. Remote Flash works around the production schedule to conveniently assure the machine is operating with the most current version of on-board software, so it delivers high performance, maximum efficiency and minimum downtime.

The Cat MH3040 material handler in barge boom configuration.

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Wherever bulk material needs to go – across impassable terrain, rivers, highways and buildings – RopeCon® delivers without a hitch!

Long distances, capacities of up to 25,000 tonnes/hour, minimal environmental footprint, quiet operation plus low operating and maintenance costs: These are the features that convinced leading mining businesses.

In the world of traditional surveying, the measurement of critical infrastructure can be time-consuming and prone to error, with only a few hundred measurements done in a day, while also carrying safety risks the longer personnel are on site.

Now, laser scanners have the ability to capture more than one million threedimensional measurements per second, with entire plants and mine sites scanned in days or weeks, creating a ‘digital twin’ of the infrastructure.

Reality capture, as it is called, creates a ‘digital twin’ of the infrastructure or physical object, providing better visualization and faster modelling on to a computer or a handheld device through the cloud.

Delonix founder and structural engineer Philippe Vatin says the speed and precision of 3D scanning is mind-boggling and the mining industry has caught on to this technology.

“3D scanning is the process of creating a digital model of the existing world using

Digital twinning

how 3D scanning maps mines and plants in fine detail

an automated process,” he said. “We capture anything at a very high speed because the laser scanner machines pick up to two million points per second,” he explained. “That’s a lot of information and, because we are capturing so many points quickly, we can rebuild a three-dimensional model efficiently by mapping all these closely-spaced points together on a computer.”

The process of 3D scanning involves capturing three-dimensional attributes of a physical object, including its shape and texture, through methods such as laser scanning, structured light and photogrammetry.

Data is recorded from the surface of the object using a 3D scanner, which creates a ‘point cloud’ of data, or a photorealistic cloud of points, from the object’s surface, with the information then processed to construct a digital 3D model from its 3D mesh of points.

Using the combination of laser-based and photo-based tools, this laser

technology provides a more accurate and precise outcome than traditional surveying.

“Delonix uses predominantly Leica equipment and technology as we believe they are the best in LiDAR scanning at the moment,” Vatin said. “We are able to scan from an accuracy of 50-micron, useful for reverse engineering a mechanical part, all the way up to a few millimetres, as well as capturing full site and ground topography for plant design.”

The earliest known use of 3D scanning was in the medical field in the 1960s. Its use then evolved to the entertainment industry, where 3D scanning is still being used to create digital models for movies and backdrops for video game, such as the wildly popular Fortnite and Call of Duty

Over time, this technology has become more refined, accurate and affordable, with the mining industry using it to create digital 3D models of entire mine sites and processing plants.

Mining majors are now using 3D scanning and reality capture to improve

safety, productivity and data accuracy.

Delonix currently services clients such as Pilbara Minerals, Northern Star Resources (for the KCGM Super Pit), Lynas Corporation, First Quantum Minerals, BHP and CBH, helping their operations improve some of the following through 3D scanning: Mine planning and design: 3D v scanning accurately maps and models existing mine structures and geology, providing necessary detail for efficient mine planning and design, as well as creating virtual reality models for improved visualization and planning.

Exploration and ore body modelling: v high-resolution 3D scans helps create detailed ore body models, improving the ability to predict the location of valuable mineral deposits and design more effective mining strategies.

Volume and quantity surveys: 3D v scanners provide quick, accurate volume measurements, allowing for precise inventory management and ensuring accurate calculations for financial reporting and planning.

Equipment maintenance and v inspection: 3D scanning creates detailed models of mining machinery and infrastructure for predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and planning upgrades.

Safety and risk management: by v scanning the mining environment, potential risks can be identified and mitigated, for example, identifying areas of potential ground movement or instability through regular 3D scanning.

Restoration and reclamation: after a v mine is closed, 3D scans can help in planning and documenting the restoration process, ensuring that the land is returned to its original state or

to a state that’s suitable for new uses.

The high degree of precision offered by 3D scanning, combined with the ability to handle large-scale projects quickly and efficiently, makes it a valuable tool for the mining and resources industry.

“You can get the centreline of two bolts, or the diameter of a hole, or you can get all the finer details of any surface, even curvature, limitation, damage… everything basically,” Vatin said.

“What used to take about half-an-hour, as well as logistical challenges involving elevated work platforms and staff abseiling down the side of a building, now only takes a few seconds with a 3D scanner on a tripod or on the ground.”

Vatin says few companies, however, have the ability to capture full-size plants in detail. “The technology is currently being used in other fields on a small-scale as it requires significant IT infrastructure to handle the big data swiftly and simultaneously, not including the technical skills required to maintain the large amounts of data,” he said. “Delonix has bucked the trend and made significant investment in this direction.”

Delonix Solutions has bundled together all of its scanning services under a single

brand called RealClouds, which enables clients to work with point cloud data easily.

RealClouds provides cloud hosting of client data, as well as device streaming to workstations or held-held mobile devices, allowing clients to visualize or add notes, photos or models to their digital twin on the go.

RealClouds also maintains, updates and backs up all of the data and information, which is typically well over a few terabytes for most large clients.

“We handle all the big data associated with 3D scanning through our cloud server, called RealClouds, where clients can log-in, visualize and maintain their point-cloud information from their remote workstation or hand-held devices,” Vatin said. “Our servers stream the images to clients’ iPhone, iPad or workstations, where they can easily use and interrogate large data sets that are well in excess of 1TB of data.”

Delonix, based in Perth, Australia, specializes in innovative computer-aided design engineering and its team of about 50 staff has experience in a wide range of surveying and mapping applications, including mine surveys, road and rail construction, industrial plants and more.

“The only thing we don’t do is underwater,” said Vatin.

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Iron ore crushing plant in operation.

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North American West Coast Regional Report

Riding tides of change

JEFF

QUALMAN, SENIOR CHARTERING MANAGER AT NORVIC SHIPPING, ON THE CHALLENGES FACING US WEST COAST DRY BULK OPERATORS AND HOW THEY CAN OVERCOME THEM

In early 2023, Norvic Shipping revealed it was contracting dry bulk vessels on longterm charters. The organization will take delivery of three newbuild vessels (two Handymax and one Ultramax) from Japanese yards in Q3 and Q4 of this year. It is also in talks to take further newbuild dry bulk vessels on long-term charters as opportunities become available.

Transitioning from an organization that only charters vessels, mostly for short periods, to one doing longer term charters and eventually owning a handful of ships is a calculated risk in an industry as volatile as dry bulk. Challenges include lower demand from China, inflationary pressures and the Ukraine-Russia war. Day rates have subsequently dropped with supply outstripping cargo owners’ need for ships to shift goods around the globe — an issue that has hit operators in all regions including those servicing ports along the US West Coast.

Jeff Qualman, Senior Chartering Manager at Norvic Shipping in San Francisco, discusses the biggest issues for

dry bulk companies that regularly visit California and US/Canadian North Pacific ports. And he explains how Norvic is maintaining a steady course in turbulent waters.

ACCELERATED CHANGES TO MEET AMBITIOUS DECARBONIZATION TARGETS

California really moves to its own beat when it comes to introducing rules for decarbonizing shipping, with the state ahead of the game for adopting measures to make the industry greener and cleaner.

In 2009, vessels entering Californian ports were required to use fuel with max 0.5% sulphur content, which was several years ahead of the Emission Control Areas rules introduced six years later. While the deadline for achieving net-zero emissions was revised to 2050 at MEPC 80, California lawmakers passed an ambitious resolution last year to reach the same target by 2030.

Tugs are required to use R99 fuel where available as well as comply with a host of rules related to CARB Harbor Craft requirements. Building new, greener tugs powered by alternative fuels or electricity is one option, but they are expensive and take time to create. Designing e-vessels that can traverse international waters is still a way off, but

we’re seeing new, smaller hybrid workboats slowly entering the market.

For now, bulk carriers remain exempt from the California Air Resources Board’s requirements for the expanded version of the At Berth Regulation, which came into effect at the start of 2023. We will keep a watching brief for how other segments including container lines, reefers and passenger vessels respond to the requirements to reduce their emissions including NOx and particulate matter while hotelling in port.

Regulations geared towards decarbonizing shipping are undoubtedly a good thing. However, the risk is that any new rules deemed too stringent or confusing will deter shipowners and operators from stopping at California ports. We’ve seen this with the ballast

Norvic strives to push industry standards of service, and its highly-skilled, ambitious teams reflect this goal.

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water exchange and treatment rule; some companies do their best to avoid visiting US ports because their ships don’t meet the regulations.

PORT WARS: LABOR DISPUTES

The near year-long labour dispute between the International Longshore Workers Union and US West Coast port operators was resolved in June this year, averting a potential strike that would have severely disrupted shipping. A week earlier, container ships were backed up as negotiations appeared to breakdown, but the situation was thankfully resolved.

The congestion will have affected dry bulk operators to some extent, but the impact was minimal as the slowdowns were most visible at container terminals. A more significant challenge for us and other dry bulk companies is the draft limits at certain ports, which can change due to droughts as we’ve seen with the Panama Canal.

Another reason is too much rain causing shoaling, which has happened in the San Juaquin River in the approach to Stockton. The upshot is we have to constantly monitor draught limits and account for size and weight of any cargo we transport to

ensure we meet the requirements.

DWINDLING SHIPMENTS OF WEST COAST GRAIN

One of the biggest challenges facing dry bulk companies operating along the West Coast is the drop in grain shipments, which has hit US/Canadian exporters in recent months. This mostly comes down to reduced demand as there is plenty of supply. There are a host of factors such as the strength of the US dollar, politics related to trade, and inflation in buying countries. Strong competition from Brazil and Argentina, two major exporters of grain, is also a big factor.

To overcome these issues, Norvic is pivoting to sectors such as cement imports and soda ash, a commodity where the US is one of the world’s biggest suppliers. Potash is another area we’re monitoring with Canadian supplies increasing an already large market share, driven by the Ukraine war and sanctions throttling supplies of the fertilizer from Russia and Belarus. It’s important to find new markets to avoid becoming too reliant on China’s economy, which many dry bulk operators tend to be.

Norvic is in a good position; although

we have ambitions to grow our own, environmentally-sound fleet, we still have the flexibility to be able to access and charter a wide range of vessels. This means that we can take advantage of varying market dynamics — scaling back in some areas, whilst focusing on other segments — as well as ensuring that we only source ships when cargo owners need them.

The breadth of our network also enables us to select the right type of vessels depending on route or for customers’ own requirements. We think of our cargo clients as partners who collaborate with us to achieve optimal ocean transportation solutions. Following MEPC 80 and looking at California’s own ambitions to supersede IMO targets, these requirements are only going to be more complex— but we’re poised to respond.

Looking forward, agility will be key for future-proofing all bulk operations — whether steering through the market volatility that’s part of the fabric of our industry, diversifying cargoes, or adapting to the impact of stringent environmental targets. On the US West Coast, we view the market’s evolution through a unique lens and are excited to be part of the journey.

RARINGFIL: automatic water filtration and conditioning by The Raring Corp

“During our 40 years of experience, we have been dealing with various water sources and qualities to feed and operate our ADSTM Dry Fog and the Water Conditioning Systems.” says Gonzalo Campos Canessa, CEO, The Raring Corp.

At the same time, the company developed its FP nozzles and it has also been constantly improving them, in order to offer its clients, the finest spray and the most consistent fog available in the market. According to Canessa, “These FP nozzles are basically acoustic nozzles which require not only compressed air but water also. For achieving the goal of creating the right fog to settle down the airborne dust, water must pass though tiny holes, inside of the FP nozzles, before mixing with compressed air. If water is clean, soft and not abrasive, the sonic nozzles will last for a long time, and they won’t get clogged. On the other hand, if the water contains high levels of dissolved particles, if water is hard or if water contains abrasive particles, the sonic nozzle will produce fog for a limited time, before getting clogged, and the nozzle itself won’t last long.”

At the early stages of the company there were some thoughts that the FP nozzle design wasn’t quite correct after seeing so many FP nozzles plugged and unable to produce fog. “Nevertheless, we have learnt that water is a key element when creating fog and no nozzle will work properly if the right water is not present,” explains Canessa. “We can’t rely on the water source, and it is our responsibility to treat water before using it. That means that we need to properly treat the water that we are using for creating fog and controlling dust issues. In the last few years, we have been introducing and working with both softeners and automatic filters to condition the water entering our system.”

Automation is a key factor when labor costs are surging and becoming scarcer, and The Raring Corp has introduced this feature not only on its dust suppression systems, but also on its water filtration systems.

RARINGFIL

“We believe,” says Canessa, “that we can use our experience and skills to scale the RARINGFIL for using it for applications other than dust suppressions and in other industries rather than only mining.”

RARINGFIL is a standalone fully automatic backwash filter that filtrates water and eliminates scaling formations in continuous water operations. It requires no human interaction since it runs its own cleaning cycle based on its differential pressure set-point that extremely reduces the chances of clogging the filter media. RARINGFIL can be insulated and heated, which allows the equipment to run under the most extreme freezing conditions. RARINGFIL can be used in corrosive environments and keep its integrity through the years. RARINGFIL is compact and relatively light equipment that can easily treat up to 75GPM of incoming water and helps clients to run their equipment without water issues.

Governor Newsom announces $1.5 billion in port infrastructure upgrades to power nation-leading supply chain

On 6 July 2023 the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, announced an investment of more than $1.5 billion — including approximately $450 million for zeroemission infrastructure, locomotives, vessels and vehicles — as part of the state’s work to build a more efficient, sustainable and resilient supply chain.

“No other state has a supply chain as critical to the national and global economy as California,” said Governor Newsom. “These investments — unprecedented in scope and scale — will modernize our ports, reduce pollution, eliminate bottlenecks and create a more dynamic distribution network.”

The $1.2 billion will fund 15 projects creating an estimated 20,000 jobs and increase the capacity to move goods throughout the state’s global trade gateways while lessening environmental impacts on neighbouring communities. Administered by the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), $350 million was also awarded to 13 projects that eliminate street-level rail crossings to make critical lifesaving safety improvements, reduce emissions and keep goods and people moving.

“CalSTA’s ‘Core Four’ priorities are safety, climate action, equity and economic prosperity, and the strategic investments announced today shine in all those areas,” said Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin during an event today announcing the awards at the Port of Long Beach. “These awards — a direct result of Governor Newsom’s visionary leadership — will help maintain our state’s competitive edge in our nation-leading supply chain infrastructure and will create a cleaner, safer and more efficient goods movement system that will have a lasting positive impact for the people of California. The historic level of state funding also puts these projects in a stronger position to compete for significant federal infrastructure dollars from the Biden-Harris Administration.”

Projects receiving funding will help boost capacity to move goods through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — the busiest ports in the Western Hemisphere — as well as enhance all major trade centres throughout the state — from San Diego to the Central Valley to the Bay Area. The high-priority grade separation projects, the majority of which are funded through the Transit and

Intercity Rail Capital Program, will improve safety and reduce conflicts and delays at railroad crossings, helping enhance the state’s freight and passenger rail systems.

“This game-changing grant will make a tremendous difference in our efforts to bring more business and jobs to the harbor, enhance the efficiency of cargo movement and accelerate the Port of Long Beach’s ongoing transformation to zeroemission operations,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero. “I would like to thank Governor Newsom and the state Legislature for having the foresight to invest in California’s seaports and to

secure our spot as an economic engine for the state and the nation.”

“This investment in critical Port of Los Angeles projects, along with supporting regional projects, will accelerate our efforts to boost competitiveness, create jobs and enhance decarbonization efforts,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “We owe a deep debt of gratitude to Governor Newsom, Secretary Omishakin and our state legislators for this historic commitment to building a more resilient California freight system.”

“The Port of Oakland thanks the State

The Future Arrives Here

The Port of Long Beach is innovating by testing and deploying the latest technology – new digital infrastructure to improve cargo tracking and electric yard equipment and trucks as we head to zero-emissions operations.

of California, Governor Newsom and all our legislative, business and community partners who worked with us in the grant application process,” said California Association of Port Authorities President and Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan. “We look forward to our continued partnership with Secretary Omishakin in building an Oakland Seaport for the next generation that uses clean, zero-emissions energy like electricity and hydrogen.”

The funding — particularly the investments in zero-emission projects,

which account for nearly 40% of the Port and Freight Infrastructure Program awards — builds on a partnership between the governments of California and Japan announced this March to collaborate on strategies to cut planet-warming pollution at seaports and establish green shipping corridors as part of the state’s broader strategy to aggressively combat and adapt to climate change.

The historic investments also follow the California Transportation Commission’s recent approval of $1.1 billion for infrastructure improvements on high-

Port of Stockton awarded $45.9 million grant

volume freight corridors as part of the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) – for a total state investment in supply chain infrastructure of more than $2.6 billion in just the past week.

The awards announced today are a direct result of the executive order Governor Newsom issued in October 2021 that called on state agencies to develop longer term budget proposals that support port operations and goods movement, building off the successful short-term actions by the state to address supply chain congestion.

On 6 July 2023, the Port of Stockton was awarded $45.9 million for the Rail Infrastructure Improvements for Sustainable Exports (RIISE) Project through California State Transportation Agency’s (CalSTA’s) Port and Freight Infrastructure Program (PFIP).

The RIISE project supports building new infrastructure to enhance rail capacity, accommodate increased freight tonnage and train frequencies, mitigate potential

service disruptions, and reduce long-term repair and maintenance costs. PFIP will fund the replacement of the San Joaquin River rail bridge; expansion of the port’s long lead track to two tracks; and procurement of a zero-emission electric railcar mover.

The project will help reduce trucks traversing neighbourhood streets, consistent with the priorities of near-port communities and the Stockton AB 617 Community Steering Committee, reducing

public health harms and negative environmental and economic impacts.

ABOUT THE PORT OF STOCKTON

The Port of Stockton is a deep-water port located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, and offers unique opportunities and solutions to shippers. Located on the San Joaquin River, it is jointly served by the BNSF and UP railroads, and is adjacent to I-5 and close to other major freeways.

Port of Stockton Port Director, Kirk DeJesus (left) and California Transportation Secretary, Toks Omishakin (right).

Mantsinen celebrates 60th anniversary... ... with the largest order in company history

Many large modern pulp mills in Latin America have put their trust in Mantsinen material handling machines when optimizing operations and utilizing best practices in their wood yards and mill feeding operations.

Brazilian Pulp manufacturer Suzano Papel e Celulose, one of the largest pulp manufacturers in the world, has relied on Mantsinen’s material handling expertise since 2018. The partnership is continuing with the largest machine order in Mantsinen’s history.

Suzano has been using Mantsinen machines at their Aracruz mill since 2018, with four units of the Mantsinen 70 and four units of the Mantsinen 120 operating around the clock. The feedback and satisfaction with these machines, as well as the local service and parts support from JT Partners, Mantsinen’s dealer in Brazil, has ensured a continued trust in this

partnership. A total of ten additional units are already being delivered to Suzano’s new greenfield Cerrado Mill opening later in 2023.

Mantsinen is pleased to announce, that this fruitful and rewarding partnership has now resulted in the largest equipment order for Mantsinen in the company’s history. One single order of 16 units of Mantsinen 70 machines will replace older equipment at Suzano’s Tres Lagoas and Mucuri mills as well as some ageing machines at the Aracruz factory.

Mantsinen CEO Mia Mantsinen considers the order as a tribute to the company’s extensive know-how: “This order is a sign of trust in the forest industry expertise our team has accumulated over the past 60 years. Who would have guessed back in 1963 that our passion and innovativeness would later be rewarded with the trust from some of the

world’s largest forest industry companies?”

According to Mantsinen Area Sales Director in Latin America, Samuli Seilonen, an increasing number of high-capacity pulp mills have turned to Mantsinen when they need equipment that ensures both high productivity as well as low cost of ownership.

“Our long history in wood processing gives our 60-year-old company a clear advantage over our competitors,” Seilonen says.

The equipment will be delivered in batches starting last quarter of 2023 running into the middle of 2024.

LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT

Many of the machines ordered will be electric powered, with Hybrilift used as an additional means of energy saving. As the pulp mills produce their own electricity from wood residue, it is natural to save in

the energy bill as well as minimize CO2 emissions wherever possible, contributing to Suzano’s environmental goals.

All the wood grabs will also be supplied by Mantsinen, in this case the RGB and RGT 20 R3 designated wood grabs that are also trusted by Mantsinen Logistics Services at many of its own mill service contracts.

Additionally, a Mantsinen 100 Powerpack is included in the contract. The Powerpack provides added flexibility to move the electric powered machines, e.g. when changing the site of operation or moving the machine to the workshop for scheduled maintenance, decreasing the time switching between machines at the mill feeding table.

SERVICE COMMITMENT

According to Pierre Provete from Suzano, choosing Mantsinen as continued partner to replace the ageing equipment was easy.

“We already had experience of Mantsinen machines from our Aracruz operations, so we had all the OPEX costs available. We need reliable material handling machines that can handle wood with low operating cost. We have very high standards in our operations, and with Mantsinen we can reach them,” says Provete.

For the operators, Mantsinen material handling machines have proven to be the most desired workplace, with A/C as standard and big, spacious cabin with great view.

Mantsinen local service partner JT Partners will be servicing and supporting Suzano in the use of the new machines. In fact, the machines being delivered to the greenfield site in Cerrado will be under full maintenance contract, with JT Partners’ full service support at site.

Mantsinen Global Sales Director Patrik Starck highlights that Mantsinen has a dedicated Spare Parts stock in Uruguay for machines located Latin America. Now, with the new order, JT Partners will open additional Spare Part centres in Brazil.

Additional Spare Parts centres will be established in Brazil with dedicated Mantsinen 70 spare parts available. The parts will already be customs-cleared, to ensure the parts’ availability required by a high frequency operation like Suzano.

INNOVATION AND DEDICATION

The material handling machines in wood handling were first introduced by the Mantsinen brothers, Veli and Jussi Mantsinen, at the Stora Enso Uimaharju mill already in the early 1970s, then based on converted excavators. Since then, the machines have grown in size and speed, resulting in the present modern and cost effective machines running today at mills around the world.

Today, Mantsinen material handlers can be found in Latin American woodyards and mills in Brazil, Uruguay as well as Chile, where technically world-class pulp mills have been built to convert eucalyptus to pulp for the world market.

ABOUT MANTSINEN GROUP

Mantsinen Group Ltd Oy is a global family owned company. Its operations are divided into two business units — material handling machinery and logistic services. Logistic services are provided in Finland — Mantsinen aims to be the most respected partner for outsourcing operations at wood terminals and scrap yards. Material handlers are manufactured at its factory in Eastern Finland and they are delivered worldwide thanks to the company’s extensive dealer network.

Suzano’s new material handling machines, painted in Suzano brand colours at Mantsinen factory in Ylämylly, Finland.

Forest products take centre stage

ports and handling equipment in focus

The Humber ports leading the way for forestry products

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The four Humber ports including Immingham, Grimsby and Goole are the key gateway to Europe. The Humber is the UK’s busiest trading estuary handling 50 million tonnes of cargo a year.

In Hull, the Finland Terminal sees weekly services operated by Finnlines leaving Helsinki on a Thursday and arriving in Hull every Sunday. The terminal has over 70,000m2 of covered storage providing

ample space for timber, paper reels, and paperboard among its cargoes. Operator, Finnlines is celebrating it 50th anniversary this year, which has seen the company connected to the Humber for as long.

Specialist kit at the terminal includes clamp chucks for paper reels, four blade forklift trucks to pick up double pallets, side loading forklifts for timber racking, and an undercover first point of rest.

Nearby is the All Weather Terminal, now managed by N W Trading Ltd, which also operates out of Goole as a third party.

This terminal allows for handling weather sensitive products in its covered quayside. The 16,630m2 fully enclosed cargo handling and storage facility is unique in the UK allowing cargoes to be handled from ship to shore without weather delays.

Other third-party operators in Hull which handle forestry products include Swedish company Ahlmark, Thor Shipping, THL, and Global Shipping, which also operates out of Goole and Immingham.

In Goole, operators include RMS, Global Shipping, N W Trading and

British Port’s (ABP) Port of Hull is the leading softwood timber port in the UK.

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Kettlewell, while over in Grimsby RMS handles the cargoes and in Immingham, Danish operator DFDS handles paper reels; while Global Shipping is a leading timber handler.

Historically these ports on the UK’s busiest trading route, have been intrinsically linked to the timber trade. Since the medieval ages imports of wood from northern Europe and the Baltic have

been part of the area’s trade and commerce.

This makes the Humber an experienced region for the import and handling of forestry products.

Between them today, the Humber ports handle over one million tonnes of forestry products a year. All are suitably located for the North Sea European short ports connectivity, and all are within reach of the

M62 motorway corridor.

The Port of Hull on the north bank of the Humber Estuary is just 20 miles (32km) from the North Sea. The port is connected by dual carriageway road links to the M62 and to the M18 and M1 motorways, to service the whole of the British Isles. It is also connected to the inland waterways system, as is the Port of Goole.

Denmark’s Port of Grenaa — responsiveness and flexibility are key

The Port of Grenaa is Denmark’s most central deep-water port — the gateway to the Kattegat*. As one of the country’s largest industrial and commercial ports, it creates growth and prosperity, by loading, lifting and storing for its partners.

The Port of Grenaa finds new green paths and saves energy and resources — in partnership with customers and municipalities, businesses and the world. The port handles a wide variety of cargoes, from bulk and breakbulk, to project cargo, Bulk cargoes handled include: biomass & wood pellets;

v feed salt & lime;

v gypsum;

v gravel, sand & shards;

v grain & feed;

v sunflower seeds;

v road salt; and

General cargo includes: big bags; v big bags on pallets; v elements; v logs; and v steel pitches. v Liquid bulk cargoes include: biofuel; v silage; v fish oil; v fish protein; v fuel oil; v gas oil; v chemicals; v mineral oil products; v slop; v tank cooling water; and v vegetable oil. v

food handling.

Whether goods arrive by ship or truck, conditions are good. The Port of Grenaa has up to 11m of water depth and access conditions are adapted to heavy traffic.

FOREST PRODUCTS

Forest products handled at Port of Grenaa range from woodchips, wood pellets, logs (for powerplants and for the timber industry) and sawdust in bulk.

The port’s CCO Theis Gisselbaek took the time to give an insight into forest products operations to Dry Cargo International. He explained that annual throughput can vary greatly, but is usually somewhere in the region of 400,000 tonnes per year. As a hub port, the Port of Grenaa deals with both imports and exports of forest products.

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v ferrous and metal waste.

IDEAL LOCATION FOR HANDLING BULK AND BREAKBULK CARGO

The largest Danish bulk cargo companies already use the Port of Grenaa for shipping, transport and storage of bulk cargo. These companies draw on the port’s years of experience in bulk handling. As a partner, the port values a flexible setup, investment readiness and adaptability. It is highly responsive to the needs of its customers, and has extensive experience in bulk handling such as ship-to-ship operations, as well as being approved for

The Port of Grenaa has many years of experience in flexible and efficient handling of bulk and breakbulk cargoes. The port’s fleet includes several different types of cranes, which means that it can always offer the best solution for the individual task and can therefore efficiently unload and load the goods. Gisselbaek notes that most equipment related to direct vessel handling (loading and discharging) is portowned and -operated cranes. The transfer and storage equipment belongs to the

*The Kattegat is a 30,000km2 sea area bounded by the Jutlandic peninsula in the west, the Danish Straits islands of Denmark and the Baltic Sea to the south and the provinces of Bohuslän, Västergötland, Halland and Skåne in Sweden in the east. The Baltic Sea drains into the Kattegat through the Danish Straits. The sea area is a continuation of the Skagerrak and may be seen as a bay of the North Sea, but in traditional Scandinavian usage, this is not the case.

relevant transport companies.

The forest products that pass through the port can be stored at its extensive facilities. Around 25,000–30,000m2 of bulk warehouses are at the port or in direct connection to the port area, and are used mainly for wood pellets. Up to 200,000m2 of outdoor storage can store woodchips and logs. Within the next couple of years, an additional 200,000m2 of storage will be established in the near future.

The Port of Grenaa takes safety very seriously. In order to control dust, it uses a special giant hopper to handle woodchips, or handles the cargo directly in trucks. The hopper, reduces waste, and has a 90.5m2 opening, with a total volume is no less than 130m3

In terms of fire prevention, there are fire alarms and fire protection systems in warehouses, and the port uses spears with temperature measurements in both wood pellets and woodchips.

Furthermore there are fire distances enforced at woodchips’ storage areas.

When asked about the particular challenges of handling forest products, Gisselbaek explained that the diversity between batches can be hard to predict. The product can vary greatly between different tree types and humidity.

Gisselbaek noted that the Port of Grenaa is an excellent choice for those wishing to import/export forest products. He says the port’s success lies in its “efficiency, flexibility and quality in both handling and storage of these products. Furthermore, we have handling equipment to operate all types of vessels and are continuously investing to be better.”

Covid-19 did not have a huge impact on the Port of Grenaa, in terms of budgets and

cargo handling, though it was naturally more complex to operate the port in general.

Green initiatives are very important to

the Port of Grenaa, and it has invested in 20MW shore power – both to deliver to vessels, but also to electrify port cranes for a more sustainable port operation.

Wood Up tower relies on river transportation during its construction

Wood components being transferred from Sogestran Logistic’s Zulu barge, for the Wood Up tower under construction in Tolbiac (photos: ©HAROPA PORT – Nautilus).

In order to obtain supplies of wood for the construction site where the 17-floor Wood Up tower is being built in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, REI Habitat, a property developer specializing in French wood construction, has been making use of river transport. Wishing to bring prefabricated wood components into the heart of the capital site in complete safety and with no damage to the environment, Haropa Port, the VNF (French Waterways Authority) and Sogestran Logistics have been working with the company Poulingue, to implement two innovative solutions based around containers and a selfdischarging pontoon barge.

Construction of the Wood Up tower

began in July 2022. The tower is a project led by property developer REI Habitat and designed by LAN Architectures. It will be 50 metres high with 17 floors, 14 in wood. It will house 132 apartments, along with a communal kitchen garden, a deck for socializing on the top floor and a lounge space on the eighth floor. Once its construction is finished just next door to the Pont National bridge, the Wood Up tower will be one of the world’s tallest wood towers. In 2021 it was acquired by Gecina, a listed real estate firm.

For the transportation of the building materials to the worksite, Normandy construction firm Poulingue Construction, a specialist in wood structures, opted,

along with its partners, to use the river. This decision was in line with the intention to reduce the project’s carbon footprint. The building’s beechwood columns, sourced in Normandy’s forests, were carried on the Seine to a location near the worksite. In all, 14 deliveries were organized.

Operations to bring such outsized materials into the heart of the capital city made use of two innovative solutions implemented in recent months by Sogestran Logistics in collaboration with the VNF and Haropa Port:

Two FlexiMalle FM40’ containers. v FlexiMalle containers are latestgeneration models designed and

developed by Sogestran Logistics. Their reduced weight of 2.1 tonnes (approximately half the weight of similar transportation units) and a carrying capacity of seven tonnes, plus a flexible structure (the sides are moveable and can be folded down), make them a novel solution for river transportation of high-volume cargo, and in particular for carrying prefabricated wood components. With its flexibility and compatibility v with the specific constraints of multimodal transport, the FlexiMalle has confirmed its economic value for the development of river logistics, particularly in urban areas.

For the Wood Up project, two FM40’ v FlexiMalles were used to meet the delivery schedule for the construction site, with each FlexiMalle capable of taking 24 beechwood columns on two levels. The river logistics was based around regular container services between Le Havre and Gennevilliers followed by transport from Gennevilliers to the worksite, after being picked up by a self-discharging barge operated by Sogestran Logistics through its subsidiary Blue Line Logistics.

AN INNOVATIVE , VIRTUOUS RIVER-BASED SOLUTION

This turnkey, 100% river-based logistics solution offers numerous advantages: reduced CO2 emissions and less environmental damage for Paris area residents. With greater safety, speed and just-in-time delivery, plus the competitive performance of the river logistics chain (secure in-port

buffer stocks and flexibility), and improved goods traceability, the whole system is also aligned with a short supply chain philosophy applied here to the French forest product industry.

The logistics chain is straightforward: the beechwood columns are packed in FlexiMalle containers at Poulingue’s production site. The containers then go by road to Rouen port for loading on a daily

river transport service operating between the ports of Rouen and Gennevilliers. At Gennevilliers, the FlexiMalle containers are transhipped to the Zulu self-propelled barge, a self-discharging barge platform, for transport into central Paris. The Zulu barge then docks at Tolbiac port where the beechwood columns are loaded for finalkilometre delivery on to a heavy goods vehicle that runs on LNG.

Hamburg’s ‘Gateway to the World’ handles a wide range of forest products

The Port of Hamburg in Germany has been known as the ‘Gateway to the World’ for many centuries.

Today, the Port of Hamburg is not only the largest seaport in Germany and the third largest in Europe, but also Europe’s largest railway port — even leading worldwide in many areas of hinterland connections by rail. At the same time, it is the largest industrial area in northern Europe. The port thus bears a great responsibility for both the people who work here and for the environment.

The Port of Hamburg is an all-purpose port, offering handling facilities suitable for every type of cargo — from containerized general cargo to bulk cargo, from project and plant to liquids. There are special terminals for reusable waste products and recyclable materials. On a site covering over 71km2, there are more than 50 handling facilities in operation, ensuring smooth handling of the most diverse goods. Some 290 berths offer space for ships of every size: especially large containerships and bulk cargo freighters, oil and chemicals tankers, ro-ro and breakbulk carriers, feeders and inland waterway vessels. Highly qualified personnel and state-of-the-art handling technology facilitate fast and safe cargo handling.

The Port of Hamburg has several multipurpose terminals in operation. These have specialized in cargoes of very different types: project cargo, heavy cargo, out-ofgauge loads, ro-ro cargo, metals, forestry products, and citrus fruits — with a suitable handling company for every type of cargo. With the strongest port cranes in the Port of Hamburg, Wallmann & Co., C. Steinweg (Süd-West Terminal) and Rhenus Midgard can handle unit loads of up to just over 400 tonnes. Projects are also frequently shipped as ro-ro cargo, Unikai Lagerei- und Speditionsgesellschaft being the experts.

Bulk cargo handling in Hamburg is of special importance for the trade. More

than 40mt (million tonnes) of bulk cargo is handled in Hamburg every year. This includes bulk goods such as building materials and fertilizer, suction cargo such as grain and animal feed, grab cargo such as iron ore and coal. Roofed-over handling facilities and storage areas guarantee safe handling for moisture-sensitive goods. Hamburg holds a leading position in Europe for suction cargo with silo capacity of 1mt. The ships can berth directly beside the large silos where high-performance units carry out loading and discharging.

The Port of Hamburg also has strong expertise in handling forest products, ranging from furniture to wood, to pulp, to paper, all the way to printed products.

SEABORNE TRAFFIC — PORT OF HAMBURG 2022 (IN TONNES): FURNITURE

SEABORNE TRAFFIC — PORT OF HAMBURG 2022 (IN TONNES): WOOD, CORK, PULP, PAPER, PRINTED MATTER

The Sauerland region contains almost 300,000 hectares of forest. Timber from there reaches the rest of the world via the Port of Hamburg.

TIMBER SHIPMENTS FROM SAUERLAND

Extensive pastures, artificial lakes and forests as far as the eye can see: most people know Sauerland as a tourist paradise, writes Lea Mentzel in the ‘Port of Hamburg Magazine’. Yet ‘the region of a thousand hills’ is also an important area for the German economy. With almost 300,000 hectares of forest, Sauerland is important for the population as a source of raw materials.

Large numbers of conifers in Sauerland mean a high incidence of trees that experience calamity. While great importance is attached to sustainable exploitation of forests, afforestation and climate protection regionally, nationally and in the European Union, most of the timber attacked by bark beetles needs to exit the forest as quickly as possible and requires takers. This is where the Port of Hamburg comes into play, facilitating export of tree trunks as ‘Gateway to the World’.

Along the entire supply chain commencing on the spot in a Sauerland forest, the process calls for expert knowhow, smooth co-operation and utmost flexibility from the players involved.

Due to leave on the sea voyage to Asia

within days, the round timber traditionally handled as breakbulk cargo is here loaded direct into containers. Nationally, repeated efforts are made to ship felled timber as an open cargo. Nevertheless, such methods fail to prevail against the container transport that offers simpler and more reliable handling. This applies especially to the Asian market, where most ports have specialized in containers.

Once loaded, and weighing tonnes, the shipment leaves by truck for Warstein, a town of fewer than 30,000 inhabitants on the NW edge of Sauerland. Since 2005, the world-famous brewery of that name has been operating its own rail terminal with three weekly services to Hamburg. To guarantee optimal load factors for the trains, and hence environment-friendly hinterland shipments, it’s not just beer that is shipped worldwide from there by rail. The terminal is also open to shippers from the region generally.

Trains should be running up to three times a week from Warstein to Hamburg. A vast quantity of timber reaches the rest of the world via the Port of Hamburg. With its focus on climate protection and green logistics for timber shipments too,

Hamburg forwarder Fr. Meyer’s Sohn takes advantage of this. Excellent co-operation between the company and its long-standing partners at the Warsteiner brewery, as well as the terminal team on the spot and EKB Container Logistik, has facilitated the establishment of a sustainable, reliable container train service to Hamburg. “Also involving transfer of shipments to rail, this sustainable and economically sensible solution was to the fore for us in realizing the advantages when handling round timber shipments from Sauerland,” states Carsten Mehlhop, Hamburg Branch Manager for Fr. Meyer’s Sohn.

Demand for round timber in China continues to grow and is being further boosted by the trade conflict with the USA. Prior to shipment overseas from Eurokombi Terminal Hamburg, however, several requirements on pest control need to be satisfied. Directly after arrival in the Port of Hamburg, obligatory gassing of the containers in a certified facility observes all the statutory regulations and requirements. The timber from the Sauerland then sails off on one of the numerous worldwide liner services from Hamburg.

Expert knowhow and appropriate technical facilities enable timber to be stowed directly into containers at the edge of the forest (photo: ©Fr. Meyer’s Sohn).

UK’s Port of Workington boasts wide-ranging forest product throughput

Located

the River Derwent, the UK’s Port of Workington has a long history as a critical municipal port. Owned by Cumberland Council, the port and its principal cargo handling facility, the Prince of Wales Dock, represents the logistical gateway to Cumbria and the town of Workington which will handle up to 500,000 tonnes of cargo this year.

Currently the port predominantly handles imports of bulk and unitized cargoes including wood pulp, cement, logs, wood chip, aggregate and bulk liquids. It also has the capability to handle containers and project cargo, through the six working berths of the Prince of Wales Dock. The Port of Workington handles a variety of wood-based commodities, handling circa 150,000 tonnes of logs, 80,000 tonnes of paper pulp, 10,000 tonnes of woodchips and 10,000 tonnes of sawn timber per year.

The port started handling timber originally from the import of wood used in the coal mining industry. As the coal industry declined it started to handle paper pulp, timber pulp and fuel logs for Holmen group. This has now grown into a far larger business with customers spread across the north of England.

The variety of cargoes that the port handles requires a large array of cargo handling equipment, from bale clamps for pulp to log grabs and clamshell grabs for woodchips.

Pulp is stored in the port’s eight large warehouses, which have been designed especially for handling this sort of material.

THE FUTURE

Bolstered with concrete data after undertaking invaluable market and demand forecasts, the Port of Workington has

on Cumbria’s western coast and the northern bank of

identified a clear opportunity for tonnage growth in cargo volumes and revenues between 2020 to 2045. This ranges from 0.8% CAGR (compound annual growth rate) for low case cargo, to 2% CAGR for high case.

Aside from meeting the demand for the forecasted freight increase, several other opportunities represent major pillars of the masterplan for the Port of Workington in becoming a staple of the northern economy:

Offshore wind: situated adjacent to v the Crown Estate Irish Sea leasing areas, the port has the potential to provide both installation, manufacture, operations and maintenance facilities for the offshore wind industry.

Biomass or energy from waste v power station: the port is strongly positioned to support new energy development which has a reliance on significant freight movements.

Project and construction cargo: v various investment programmes have the potential to be linked to the Port directly via the Cumbrian Coast line. The Port of Workington provides a direct quay to rail intermodal facilities which would be very beneficial for this type of operation.

Industrial growth: benefiting from v improved access land at Oldside, the site is well positioned to support new industrial and logistics activity that would utilize the port’s intermodal connectivity.

The site of the port itself enables a high degree of agility in adapting to new opportunities near to its boundaries. Towards the north of the site, Oldside is the nexus of this opportunity for future development in port-related activities. Through the Workington Town Deal,

Oldside has been made available as land which can be used for activities that support clean and green energy and logistics.

Other key opportunities include developing an enhanced rail intermodal offering, through an increase in rail infrastructure on available land. Road is also another major area for improvement, as the port seeks to enhance access to and perception of the site by improving its road transportation capacity through the replacement of the Siddick Bridge. The structure was replaced in 2021, with the new bridge providing increased capacity and connectivity. The port benefits from good strategic road links to the A595, A66 and A596 and proposals to further enhance connectivity with the A66 in Workington are in development. Elsewhere, surplus land will be allocated to support

the decarbonization of port operations through the generation of renewable energy, alongside diversifying cargo and user opportunities and improving the capability and maintenance of the port’s existing marine services.

Seeing the forest AND the trees with LOGISTEC

LOGISTEC’S SMART CARGO HANDLING SOLUTIONS FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN FOREST PRODUCT INDUSTRY

LOGISTEC has been providing specialized stevedoring services to the marine community and industrial companies for over 70 years. Its cargo handling expertise covers a wide range of commodities that move by bulk, breakbulk, project cargo and in containers at 60 ports and 90 terminals across North America. LOGISTEC is known for their collaborative approach with their customers, partners and other stakeholders including port authorities, railroads, vessel and trucking companies in support of a strong global supply chain.

EXPANSIVE PORT TERMINAL NETWORK REACHES NEW FOREST PRODUCTS MARKETS

Given the vast territory covered by LOGISTEC’s network of port and inland terminals, stretching from the Canadian Arctic to the US–Mexico border, plus the location of their terminals near key natural resource producers and manufacturers, forest products have been an important

part of their commodity mix. LOGISTEC specializes in handling all wood-based products including lumber, pulp, paper, panel board, wood chips and wood pellets, many of which require different methods of transport, handling and storage and are imported and exported through LOGISTEC’s terminals at ports in Canada along the Atlantic coast and in the US Gulf coast.

MARYLAND’S EAST COAST PULP AND PAPER

GATEWAY THROUGH PORT OF BALTIMORE

BalTerm is a subsidiary of LOGISTEC located in the Port of Baltimore and is a leading US handler of imported forest products serving the US Mid-West, New England, Canada, and the Southeast markets. BalTerm, in partnership with the Maryland Port Administration, currently controls over 1.2 million square feet of paper grade warehouse space that has been specifically designed for handling the world’s largest manufacturers of magazine, tissue papers and kraft liner board and it is

adjacent to deep-water berths which makes the location ideal for import and export markets alike. This breakbulk product can travel in rolls, on pallets or in containers.

FLORIDA’S BRAZILIAN WOOD PULP IMPORT THROUGH PORT MANATEE

LOGISTEC’s terminal at Port Manatee, south of Tampa, Florida handles significant volumes of wood pulp and lumber imported from Brazil destined for US manufacturers of paper and packaging products. The Brazilian wood pulp, coming mostly from high-yield eucalyptus and pine trees, arrives by vessel at Port Manatee which is equipped with on-dock rail service for efficient access to reach inland markets throughout North America. LOGISTEC has also handled hardwood poles from South America that are used in marine construction. The poles can be up to 80’ in length requiring LOGISTEC’s specialized handling expertise as transported via long-haul trailers to market.

GEORGIA’S BIOMASS HUB THROUGH BRUNSWICK TERMINAL AT GEORGIA PORTS

The state of Georgia is one of the world’s top exporters of wood pellets. LOGISTEC has been operating the Brunswick terminal located on the East River at the Port of Brunswick since 1998 in partnership with their customer in response to increased European demand for biomass cargo to be used as wood-fired power generation for homes. The pellets, made of compressed pine byproducts like wood chips and sawdust, are primarily shipped to Europe and Japan.

VIRGINIA CONTAINER IMPORT PAPER AND EXPORT KRAFT LINER BOARD AT PORTSMOUTH

LOGISTEC handles import lumber from Sweden and Europe and exports Kraft Liner Board and wood pulp. Any warehousing, distribution and transportation services required for these high-value paper products are provided by LOGISTEC’s subsidiary CrossGlobe, including labelling/relabeling, rewrapping, weighing, inventory management and load planning services to maximize container weights and leveraging their fleet of 20foot triaxle chassis for heavy loads.

MAINE’S IMPORT WOOD CHIP/EXPORT WOOD PULP PROGRAMME THROUGH EASTPORT

Eastport terminal in Maine is an important hub for wood pulp exports, however this year, approximately 32,000 metric tonnes of wood chips were imported from Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia at Eastport. All the stakeholders came together to develop a robust plan to maximize existing assets at the port, supplementing with additional equipment as required.

The LOGISTEC team used the port’s bulk conveyor system, normally used for exporting, plus a telestacker and six mobile conveyors, to unload the wood chips from the vessel. From there they were trucked to destination. The local pulp mill will use the wood chips for high quality papermaking and for manufacturing smoother paper grade to soft tissue products while continuing to export wood pulp to market.

QUEBEC WOOD PULP CONTAINER STUFFING FOR EXPORT AT MTLLINK

LOGISTEC’s MtlLINK multi-modal facility is located just minutes from the Port of Montreal and provides container stuffing services for Canadian wood pulp exporter. Wood pulp arrives via rail in boxcars from

producers in Western Canada and Quebec. MtlLINK unloads the boxcars, stages the wood pulp in their paper-grade warehouse and stuffs 40ft export containers which are picked up the next day and trucked a short distance to the Port of Montreal’s Intermodal Terminals.

The containers are then loaded to vessel for export. The containerized wood pulp can also be loaded back to rail for export through other ports. MtlLINK’s proximity to the port, rail and major highways is the ideal choice for exporters.

AN EXCITING FUTURE FOR FOREST PRODUCTS — WHAT’S NEXT?

If there is one industry that has remained agile throughout disruptions in the market, it’s forest products. Adjusting to changes in demand over the centuries, from wood as a main source of fuel to today’s growing demand for pulp and paper for packaging, the versatility of the forest products industry has indicated that it can withstand any challenges and rise above. LOGISTEC will continue to collaborate with customers, through its extensive network reach, providing leading-edge cargo handling services and access to new markets.

Euroports boasts prominent role in the handling of forest products

Euroports is one of the leading port infrastructure operators with a wide footprint of more than 50 terminals and logistic platforms globally, strategically located on key trade routes in Europe and China. The company handles approximately 65mt (million tonnes) of essential commodities every year as bulk, breakbulk, containers and liquids. The team of 3,000 dedicated professionals, develops, operates and manages global maritime supply-chain solutions for international customers in key industry sectors.

The Euroports General Cargo Terminal in Tarragona emerged in 2011 upon a strong foundation of customer orientation. Before that date, the Euroports Group already had the world’s leading producers of forest products amongst its clients in several Euroports locations, namely Antwerp (BE), Rostock (GE), Rauma and Pietarsaari (FI) and Changshu (CH). The Tarragona facility was conceived and developed in response to the needs of those customers, who expressed the desire for a facility with sufficient magnitude to cater the Spanish market and function as a distribution hub for the Mediterranean

region, and that at the same time provided exceptional quality and outstanding performance according to the Euroports Group standards.

The growth of the facility has been exponential, positioning it today as one of the most important port facilities dedicated to the handling of forest products in Europe. Nowadays, the terminal handles annually more than 600,000 tonnes of different types of forest products, including wood pulp, paper reels and wood panels. The main terminal activity includes receiving flows from South America and Scandinavia, with the goods delivered by truck or train to an extensive inland hinterland of more than 800km. Besides, Tarragona will be connected to the network of TENT-T railway corridors by 2024, representing a transformative milestone to its connectivity adding fast and direct access to Central European markets too.

The terminal plays a key pivotal role also in maritime distribution. Thanks to a deep draft of 16.5 metres and 400m of berthing line, Tarragona acts as a distribution hub receiving large tonnages of cargo from major vessels which are later distributed in

EUROPORTS STATISTICS

Surface 68.000m2

Covered warehouses 4 warehouses/ 30,000m2

Maximum draught 16.5m

Quay length 400m

Cranes One Liebherr 400 mobile harbour crane (100-140t) one SENNEBOGEN M875E

Equipment 14 forklifts (3–25t); two forklifts (7t — Spacesaver); one reachstacker for 42t containers; one electro-hydraulic ramp for containers; one Mafi and trailer; and several spreaders

Value added services Bonded warehouses, stuffing & un-stuffing, train/truck/coaster deliveries, scanning, EDIs, re-strapping, classification

smaller coasters to several Mediterranean ports. This allows shipping lines to optimize their costs and transit times by centralizing their calls into a single port. For producers, Tarragona offers a closer location to the Mediterranean markets, allowing them to

offer reliable on-time deliveries not only to the hinterland but also to end-customers in various locations in North-African and Eastern Mediterranean countries. For receivers, the presence of a nearby buffer represents an advantage in managing their inventories with more flexibility and reducing disruptions in their supply chains.

The success of the terminal has been driven on the ability to understand and address the industry requirements. The terminal has been shaping its services according to customer demands pivoting in three main pillars: quality, efficiency, and reliability.

Euroports holds quality as a businesscritical aspect, with Euroports standards considered amongst the best in the industry. This dedication to excellence relies in Tarragona on an infrastructure of 30,000m2 of state-of-art front-line bonded warehouses where cargoes are handled with utmost care and precision by skilled personnel specially instructed towards quality through all the operations. Everyone involved in the service receives continuous training on customer’s requirements and holds an extensive knowledge about the particularities of each

product and grade. Presently, the terminal handles products from 15 different origins around the globe.

In terms of efficiency, Euroports understands that saving time is essential in the logistics industry, for which has embraced continuous improvement initiatives that have positioned the terminal in a prominent position when referring to unloading performances and overall productivity of its port operations. The terminal operates a shore crane delivering performances up to 600 tonnes per hour on transoceanic vessels. When referring to unloading and loading equipment, this is complemented by a Sennebogen material handler, dedicated to vessels of minor scale and to the handling of paper reels.

When talking about reliability, the terminal covers nowadays the whole supply chain from the moment of unloading to final destination for more than 90% of the incoming traffic through the terminal. The last-mile services offered by the terminal has been one of the factors that have strengthened Euroports’ customer relationships and that represent a very important part of the business of the facility today. More than 70 trucks per day

and five trains per month are arranged directly by the terminal team.

The facility also stands out for its commitment towards sustainability, which is an integral part of Euroports corporate strategy. A significant part of the terminal covering offices, weighbridges and the workshop dedicated to machinery maintenance and repair is already energetically self-sufficient thanks to the installation of roof-top solar panels. The rest of the installation is supplied with clean energy generated only from renewable sources.

The Euroports General Cargo Terminal in Tarragona is part of the Euroports Group, the market leader in handling forest products with approximately 11mt of forest products including pulp, fluff, timber, paperboard, paper reels and pallets. Euroports operates highly specialized, deep-sea terminals that are strategically located to serve the major production and consumption areas in Europe and China. All terminals provide specialized equipment, extensive covered storage capacity and accessibility to and from the hinterland as well as fully integrated last mile solutions to its customers.

Innovative solutions improve safety & productivity in Portocel’s operations

Portocel, located in Aracruz in the northern coast of Espirito Santo, in Brazil, completed 45 years of operation this year. Known for its excellence in cargo handling, the terminal has been investing heavily in innovation to increasingly improve its operational performance. One example of this is the development of the automatic spreader, which lifts the bales of pulp; this is an internally devised solution, based on the pillars of safety, productivity, innovation and efficiency.

The equipment counts on a system of mobile articulated hooks activated by remote control by the overhead crane operator. The hooks are automatically

connected to the pulp unitizing wires to lift the cargo to the ship’s hold. This is a great differential in terms of safety, since the hooking of the unitization wires is done without manual intervention, speeding up the operation and reducing the risk of accidents.

The equipment is capable of lifting up to 32 tonnes in each sling which, in the case of pulp, is equivalent to 16 bales. Productivity is another aspect of the automatic spreader. Designed to operate at capacities of 500tph (tonnes per hour), it makes the work more agile, reducing by about 50% the average unitization wire connecting time.

The innovative solution devised by Portocel’s teams was developed in partnership with specialized companies and has been attracting the interest of other terminals around the world. A unit of the automatic spreader will be tested by the port of Verbrugge, in the Netherlands; the Verbrugge terminal is one with which Portocel has been exchanging expertise in the operational and management fields, seeking to incorporate best practices and opportunities for both ports.

Valéria Becalli Provete, Portocel

Strategy and New

Business Manager,

highlights that the automatic spreader is an innovation in the pulp handling port

market. “We took an important step when we developed the equipment and we are seeking to improve it, incorporating new technologies to make it even more effective and efficient,” she stresses.

Dynamic draught — another innovative solution Portocel has been adopting — is the use of dynamic draught in ship’s berthing and unberthing manoeuvres. The terminal was one of the first ports in Latin America authorized to operate in this mode, which allows a better use of the vessels’ capacity using tide conditions, based on actual depth (draught) variation.

The dynamic rules defining draught use resources such as the ReDRAFT® software, which calculates the depth in real time based on the characteristics of each ship and the access channel, taking into consideration variables such as environmental conditions at the time of the

manoeuvre (waves, wind, and others). The system optimizes berthing/unberthing operations, making it possible to manoeuvre during dynamic tide and reducing vessel waiting time. In 31 manoeuvres carried out in 2022 based on dynamic draught, Portocel had a time gain of 408 hours.

The automatic spreader and the dynamic draught system are among Portocel’s initiatives for the continuous improvement of its operational performance. Last year the terminal handled 5.8mt (million tonnes) of pulp and set a new record: it loaded 41,026 tonnes in 24 hours of operation in only one vessel, establishing a new benchmark that is now a world reference point. The benchmark was achieved in the operation of the Star Louisiana ship, a 43,000-tonne-capacity vessel.

“We have been working on efficiency gains and investing in innovation, seeking to review our operational model. We are attentive to opportunities and always open to new partnerships," said Valéria Becalli Provete, adding that Portocel has been testing other innovative solutions and seeking to further improve its infrastructure, in order to offer differentiated logistics solutions and explore the full potential of its cargo handling capacity.

ABOUT PORTOCEL

With capacity to load 7.5mt/year, Portocel is recognized for its operational efficiency, with a complete logistics infrastructure, facilities and equipment integrated with different modes of transport: imports and exports, long-haul and cabotage, general cargo, projects, bulk cargo, and oil and gas operations. With a privileged location in the municipality of Aracruz (ES), the terminal is connected by road and rail to the main production and consumption centres in the country. The port is controlled by two major players in the pulp and paper sector: Suzano and Cenibra and continues to pursue opportunities that confirm its trajectory as a major business port.

The dynamic draught system reduces vessels waiting time in berthing and unberthing manoeuvres (photo: TK1).

The automatic spreader was designed to operate at 500tph (photo: TK1).

Chilean terminals handle significant volumes of forest products

PORTUARIA CORRAL

Portuaria Corral is a port that serves the forestry industry between La Araucania and Los Lagos regions of Chile. It is the country’s only river port and benefits from a privileged geographic location for the transfer of goods to and from the city of Valdivia. Over the past five years, it has transferred over 5mt (million tonnes) of cargo and served more than 90 vessels.

The main cargo transferred consists of wood chips, primarily destined for Asian countries such as Japan and China. In recent years, there has been an increased demand for forest products from China, particularly for eucalyptus nitens from the Los Rios Region.

Thanks to advances and investments made in the terminal to meet the customer’s demands, the port has been able to handle the growth of cargo in the area, and is planning to expand by adding other exports goods such as pine.

The company takes part in every stage of the logistic chain, with six hectares of

wooden yards, logging cranes for receiving and storing logs, a chipper plant, eight hectares for storing chips, front loaders for handling chips, specialized vessels for the fluvial transport of bulk cargo and more than 500 metres of conveyor belts for the collection and shipment of chips.

Also, Portuaria Corral has 150-metre berthing front to serve bulk vessels of 230

metres in length and up to 70,000dwt.

Portuaria Corral has produced 500,000 metric tonnes of chips and through its clients up to 1.25mt of chips. It can transport up to 1.250mt per year by river and ship, at a rates of 8,000 metric tonnes/day.

Currently, Portuaria Corral has a 40% share of the chip export market, mainly because of its strategic location, near the most important chip exportable forest patrimony to date.

SAN VICENTE TERMINAL INTERNACIONAL

San Vicente Terminal Internacional (SVTI) is one of the main port terminals of South America. It has five docks, with a total of 1,084m of berthing space.

The terminal has direct access to the railway, and it has three lines inside the terminal. Rail connectivity allows it to transport over 1.5mt per year. Likewise, SVTI has an excellent connection to the highways that cross Chile, facilitating an efficient distribution of loads.

SVTI is not only dedicated to the transfer of containers, it also loads forestry products on breakbulk cargo vessels. These products are plywood, wood and wood pulp, from the most important producers of the south of Chile.

SVTI receives the products by train and trucks on a daily basis in line with production and loading plans. After receiving the cargoes, the terminal stores them at its warehouses, which offer a total of 51,000m2 inside the terminal.

Once SVTI has the products at its terminal, it then loads them according to the shippers’ instructions on containers for its regular weekly liner services (Hapag Lloyd & Maersk) and in breakbulk cargo vessels on a monthly basis.

For this year San Vicente International

Fuchs unveils MHL420 tree care handler at LIGNA trade fair

Fuchs® — manufacturer of specialist material handling equipment — unveiled its MHL420, a new tree care handler at LIGNA in Hannover, Germany, in May this year. LIGNA is a renowned international trade fair for woodworking and wood processing plant, machinery, and tools.

Dominik Vierkotten, Vice President Material Handling and Lifting at Fuchs commented: “We are very excited about the MHL420 as it expands our timber handling portfolio into the forestry sector. From tree cutting operations to tree and embankment maintenance, and problem felling to the processing of storm-damaged timber and infested wood — these activities involve significant risks for forestry workers. It is precisely for these applications that the Fuchs MHL420 has been designed, offering the most efficient and safest solution for this type of application.

“LIGNA, being the world marketplace of innovations for the wood industry [was] the ideal place to launch our MHL420 into this sector ... we [welcomed] visitors and [showcased] the capabilities of our machines.”

MAXIMUM SAFETY & COMFORT

The safety and comfort of the operator’s working environment is the top priority for Fuchs. With the available polycarbonate safety screens and the optional front and top guard of the cab, the operator works safely and is additionally protected from falling timber and branches.

Thanks to the ergonomically optimized,

air-suspended seat with swinging armrests, the operator is guaranteed a working environment with maximum comfort. Additional comfort for the operator is provided by the soundproofed and heatinsulated glazing of the cab. The practical access ladder, as well as the space-saving sliding door, simplify access to the operator’s cab.

EXTREME FLEXIBILITY & COUNTLESS APPLICATIONS

A separate, powerful hydraulic circuit allows the use of a wide range of forestry attachments. From embankment maintenance using a mulcher to problem felling using a grab saw, the MHL420 offers countless application possibilities.

Due to its low weight and compact design, the MHL420 is easy to transport. It

is ideal for working in narrow spaces thanks to its small slewing radius. Operations along highways and heavily trafficked roads are also possible thanks to the machine’s options available for road approval.

The MHL420 is also convincing in difficult terrain due to its powerful travel drive, forestry tyres and all-wheel steering. The undercarriage has been specifically

designed for tough and demanding use in forestry. Even at maximum reach, utmost stability is ensured due to the individually controllable extended outrigger and enlarged support plates.

PRECISE WORK & MAXIMUM REACH

The sensitive, perfectly tuned hydraulics enable precise grapple movements.

The unique Fuchs cab, which can be tilted by 30° and raised hydraulically in infinite stages, has a viewing height of 5.3m (17’4’’) and guarantees perfect visibility, even during tree felling and clearing work. The continuous front windshield, in combination with the enlarged panoramic roof window and the rear and side cameras, ensure the best all-round visibility.

The telescopic stick with a maximum reach of 12.8m (41’12’’) provides operators with seamless grab and fell, even for hard-to-reach branches and treetops. The robust loading equipment has been particularly designed for use in tree and landscape maintenance.

All these features and benefits make the new Fuchs MHL420 an ideal solution for all forestry and tree care applications.

Port of Saint John: a gateway for paper product handling

INTRODUCTION

Located in the picturesque province of New Brunswick, Canada, the Port of Saint John stands as a vital North American maritime gateway on the eastern seaboard. Ranked as the top container port for efficiency in Canada per the World Bank, Port Saint John is proud of its diverse cargo handling capabilities. Among its notable features on the west side are four purpose-built forestry warehouses that provide excellent storage and handling facilities for various goods, including forest products. This article delves into the Port of Saint John’s (PSJ) warehouses and their ability to handle different types of paper products, highlighting the port’s importance in the forestry industry.

STRATEGIC POSITION

PSJ has a rich history dating back over four centuries, making it one of the oldest continuously operated ports in North America. Its strategic location along the deep-water, ice-free Bay of Fundy allows it to service many of the largest bulk, and breakbulk vessels that call on the eastern seaboard of North America.

Beyond its waterway, PSJ offers the ability to connect to throughout Canada,

the United States and Mexico through three efficient class one carriers: CSX, CN, and CPKC. Rail provides a cost-effective solution to lower the carbon intensity of moving goods while still being able to reach key markets in a timely manner.

ROAD AND RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Coupled with service from CSX, CN, and CPKC, importers and exporters can access Canada, the US, and Mexico by rail providing a low carbon option to import and export their product within North America. By truck, Saint John is a day’s drive to Boston, New York, and Montreal providing fast access to major consuming markets. Finally, PSJ is located within the Foreign Trade Zone, allowing global

importers and exporters to take advantage of Canadian free trade agreements with other countries and to store and defer tariffs before moving their goods to market.

EXISTING WAREHOUSE INFRASTRUCTURE AND LABOUR FOR FORESTRY PRODUCTS

PSJ historically has been an export forest product player. In the early 2000s Saint John exported over a million tonnes of breakbulk globally. With the increase in containerization and changing economic circumstances, most of the forestry breakbulk tonnage shifted away from breakbulk to containers. Despite, this shift Port Saint John maintained the existing forestry warehouses.

Handling containers with DP World.

Today, these warehouses provide over 500,000ft2 for operations including transloading of forestry products into containers. However, Port Saint John also believes that, with the warehouse’s proximity to the piers, and the rail connectivity as far as Mexico, these warehouses serve as a strategic asset for European and South American exporters looking to land their breakbulk forestry products in North America. This enables both efficiency on port and enables shippers and receivers to move their product to access markets as far as Mexico by rail.

The warehouses themselves have been maintained, and for some facilities such as the 120,000ft2 Shed D, updated with LED lighting and new insulation. The floors are well rated to handle forestry product loads, and the doors are large enough to ensure both trucks, and other heavy equipment can enter the facility to handle the product effectively. All are leased to world class operator DP World under a long-term concession.

Labour availability continues to be enhanced at Port Saint John as volumes continue to grow at the DP World Terminal. The ILA (International Labour Association) is keen to ensure the team remains up to date on training and are cross-trained. As a result, in collaboration with PSJ, the Province of New Brunswick and CPKC, simulators were purchased last year for the union to ensure their membership are given opportunities to continue to sharpen their skills.

INVESTING IN FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE

Thinking about the future, in the month of June 2023 PSJ opened a new 17.1m (56’) 345m berth. This berth will serve to

continue to enhance the supply chain fluidity PSJ can offer to all sectors including breakbulk forestry players looking to import their products to North America from locations such as Brazil. DP World invested in new gantry cranes and additional equipment such as clamps, spreaders and forklifts. As a result, the facility is well positioned to serve as a multi-use terminal that can enable importers and exporters to take advantage of both container and breakbulk opportunities. This mix of modes of shipping transportation only serves to provide additional support to importers and exporters moving their product through PSJ.

Outside of these investments, PSJ also remains open to provide land for future forestry specific opportunities. These opportunities could include the

construction of new warehouses, new conveyor systems, or creating staging areas to ensure supply chains remain fluid.

CONCLUSION

As the port continues to evolve and grow, forestry products will remain a key commodity moving through PSJ. PSJ believes the flexibility that a mixed-use terminal offers will be key to the future of supply chains as this gives the opportunity to move the product by container, or breakbulk. The port boasts three class one rail carriers that allow products to reach through Canada, the US, and Mexico in a mode of transportation that is both reliable, and less fuel intensive. Finally, existing infrastructure and the willingness to see new infrastructure built ensures PSJ is well positioned to serve the global forestry market.

DP World container terminal at the Port of Saint John.

Campostano Group boasts excellent forest product facilities at the Savona and Genova terminals

Campostano Group (CG) was established in 1927 and started out as a ship agent and freight forwarder. Over the time span of four generations, the company has substantially extended the scope of its activities while maintaining the full shareholding within the family.

Nowadays CG controls 20 companies involved in both operations and general services.

In the wake of the traditional roles, CG has moved on to set up as shipbroker and insurance broker. When legislation changed in 1994, allowing private companies to invest in public ports, CG invested in port terminals in Savona (Savona Terminals) and Genova (Forest Terminal), concentrating on particular commodities: steel, forest products, bulk materials.

Forest products, namely baled woodpulp and paper rolls, are handled both in Savona and in Genova. Savona Terminals has facilities that can cope the needs of ‘big’ breakbulk shipments in terms of ship size and covered space to accommodate the goods ashore.

Savona Terminals can play with three berths in two different areas of the port with a total length of 700m. Two berths lie within the ‘Alti Fondali’ area and span over 400m with a draught of 14.5m; the third berth is 300m long and can accommodate vessels with draughts up to 9m. Storagewise, the aggregate covered space available totals 31,000m2

The terminal is equipped with four Gottwald cranes (40/150 tonnes SWL) and two Mantsinen cranes. Several fork-lift trucks fitted with forks/clamps are available

for horizontal handling.

Forest Terminal, operating in Genova, is also focused on the handling of forest products, that also includes the stuffing/stripping of containers. The Port of Genova ranks first in Italy in terms of container handled (2.8 million TEUs in 2022).

The company operates a berth that is on Ponte Somalia, over a length of 200m and a draught of 10m. The storage facilities consist of 8,500m2 of warehouse. Handling is carried using its own equipment, including a Gottwald 100-tonne crane for loading/unloading vessels, along with a number of fork-lift trucks fitted with

forks/clamps for the horizontal handling. Forest Terminal is also equipped with a reachstacker, enabling the handling of containers.

Both Savona and Genova terminals work with a warehouse management system, making it possible to keep track of stock movements. In both ports/terminals the staff is accustomed to using tracking systems like barcodes and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification).

Freight forwarder,Concordia acts as business contact/contracting partner for the customers, providing also the service of distribution (truck/train).

Concordia is affiliated with FIATA (International Association of Freight Forwarders) and has the status of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO).

The certifications obtained by Group companies are testament to the company’s focus on the safety of workers and environment, as well as guaranteeing a solid reputation.

Among the forest products, woodpulp represents the majority of the volume, with an impact of approximately 85% on the total (national figure).

In terms of geographical import data, North America is about 10% of the total, Northern Europe about 40%, and South America about 50%. The latter is constantly growing thanks to most competitive selling prices.

Breakbulk vessels carrying forest

products are specialized for this kind of trade. They must have box-shaped, openhatch holds. As regards the size, the vessels coming from Northern Europe are comparatively small (5–15,000dwt), while those from North and South America are Supramax class (50–60,000dwt), fitted with gantry or jib cranes.

Until a few years ago, the flow of imports from South America was managed through two main ‘gates’ only: the port of Livorno and the port of Monfalcone.

The growing volume and the persistent

request of concentration, particularly on Livorno, has highlighted two major problems: the shortage of warehouse space inside the port and the lack of means (trucks/wagons) to perform the distribution.

As a result, South-American producers have shown a preference for Savona and Genova, ports traditionally called on by vessels coming from North America and Northern Europe only.

The combination of already acquired know-how, equipment and warehouse space availability, but above all the deep draught of Savona, suitable for Supramax class vessels, have made it possible to start working for some of the major SouthAmerican customers.

CG has recently bought a Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane with a lifting capacity of 125 tonnes, to update the existing fleet at Savona Terminals. The new crane was delivered in June 2023.

“We believe we have made a courageous and forward-looking decision,” said Ettore Campostano, Group CEO. “An investment like this requires a considerable financial commitment, but it must be seen in a medium to long-term perspective. We strive to cope with the evolution of maritime transport with a view to sustainability. The new crane, in fact, not only allows us to increase productivity, it also improves our carbon footprint.”

Port of Oslo keeps on top of constantly fluctuating forest product business

A total of 25% of Norway’s productive land is used for forestry, and over 40% of forestry for industrial use is located inland north of Oslo, with Port of Oslo as its nearest port. While forest products have historically been very important for the Port of Oslo, the port deals with it less than previously.

With closures of regional paper production facilities a decade ago, forestbased supply chains and derived transport demands have changed. Nevertheless, industries and markets for forest products are inherently volatile, and port facilities are limited in Oslo and alternative Oslofjord ports.

CHANGING SUPPLY CHAINS AND UNCERTAIN CAPACITIES

Forest products are increasingly interdependent with new uses and new markets, and the variation of supply chains involving forest products continue to evolve and surprise. Positioning or reserving port capacity to serve future forestry supply chains is therefore a challenge both for the industry and for the port. Furthermore, the main port terminal for exports of timber and woodchips in the Oslofjord (in Drammen Port) will close within the next decade with no replacement yet decided.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND ENERGY SUBSTITUTION

The circular economy and waste regulations — combined with limited and immature circular markets — place large volumes of secondary forest-based raw materials into yet underdeveloped and unstable international supply chains. Also the energy sector and its energy input for climate effects changes, has an impact on the demand for and derived transport demand for forest products. Both trends materialize in port demand either to ship wood waste to recycling, or to substitute fossil fuels with forest products (or even waste-/side-products of the fruit harvested from trees).

These are predominantly dry bulk products stored in the open or in simple shelters, handled with wheel loaders and/or conveyor belts to traditional bulk ships. Port of Oslo is situated very close to the city, and many forest-based bulk products produce dust or other spillage during handling, thus representing a substantial challenge with regard to environment and neighbours, both inside and outside the port area. Societal understanding and acceptance is increasingly a barrier for the changing needs of forest products with regards to competitiveness, climate and circular economy.

VARIED AND BLENDED SUPPLY CHAINS

Forest-based products for construction purposes are exported and imported, be it as sawn timber or fibre plates, as larger modules and elements, or as finished products (e.g. doors, windows) or waste paper in containers or as general cargo by container-, ro-ro- and sideport vessels, or as project cargo.

Although forest-based products represent relatively low and fluctuating volumes in the Port of Oslo at present (150–250,000 tonnes), the need and potential for future forest-based supply chains is uncertain and challenging. At present, the largest forest-based supply chain through Port of Oslo is waste paper in container for recycling in the Netherlands, followed by wood pellets to replace coal and various finished products as general cargo.

There are also imports of forest-based products as substitute for fossil fuels in industrial processes, and there have been several test shipments of waste wood as secondary raw material into new products. Several innovative projects for production of biofuels are coming up regionally, where access to timber by sea is a key factor, as is the possibility to produce fish fodder for aquaculture based on wood.

Arbacore, torrified pellets subsituting coal, loaded by conveyor belt.

INNOVATION AND FOREST VERSATILITY AHEAD

Another interesting example of a forestbased supply chain which might be representative of future interdependent

forest based supply chains (which is not in the Port of Oslo) can be exemplified by Södras product Oncemore, which blends cotton cellulose with cellulose from renewable wood after having separated

cotton and polyester from polycotton in textiles. Whereas the forest-based product might be integrated with traditional forest production facilities, and be shipped as other forest products, the supply of suitable textiles to that production might come from any- and everywhere in order to fulfil the demands by waste legislation. The driver for future forest-based supply chains may as a result be less about where there is much forest and cheap energy, and more about co-ordination with interdependent supply chains, such as waste textiles, plastics, etc. The transport demand derived from future forest-based supply chains may therefore be just as much about the needs of the products seeking circularity as about the needs of the products with which it is integrated.

J. Müller well set up to cope with the unpredictability of the forest product market

The port service provider J. Müller is not only at the forefront on the German North Sea coast in the handling of grain and feedstuffs, but also in conventional general cargo handling. Europe’s largest silo facility extends to the south of the port, while the ultra-modern heavy-load terminal, Niedersachsenkai, is located to the north of the seaport of Brake. With its 450m quay length and its excellent rail connection with four train-length primary sidings and six private sidings (two of which are directly on the pier), the terminal is perfectly equipped for breakbulk handling. Now on 180,000m2 of open space and 38,000m2 of warehouse space, iron and steel products with every conceivable structure — from extra-long rails, hot and cold-rolled coils and wire rod to large pipes, wind power and project cargo, sawn timber as well as pulp — are handled here. In terms of productivity and area layout, the facility is unparalleled

in Germany. Due to its generously dimensioned grounds, it offers optimal conditions for handling large-scale iron and steel or general cargo projects, which is precisely what the terminal is designed for. The mobile harbour cranes can lift up to 140 tonnes each.

Last year, investments were made in an additional outdoor storage area of

68,000m2 (total investment €4.5 million) and in handling equipment and industrial trucks (total investment €5 million). Back in 2019, the J. Müller group of companies commissioned two additional new warehouses with almost 30,000m2 of covered storage space (total investment €13.8 million) directly on the seagoing waterfront at Niedersachsenkai to ensure

Waste wood as secondary raw material for recycling in new products, loaded by wheel-loader.

efficient, sustainable and flexible cargo handling.

Jens Ripken, COO J. Müller AG: “The J. Müller company has invested enormously in the terminal locations in Bremen and Brake in recent years. These investments were important and necessary in order to optimize the processes in the port and to be able to serve the growing demands of the markets efficiently. Already today, and even more so in the future, the trimodal port of Brake is an excellent location for German industry and industries in neighbouring countries, particularly in terms of sustainability and carbon footprint. As a result, the inflow and

outflow of goods into the Port of Brake is already largely by rail and the trend will continue to increase.”

Breakbulk handling is challenging, and many special features must be taken into account when handling the various product groups. Handling forest products, which include timber and pulp, is demanding. Sawn timber can also be stored outdoors due to the packaging of the timber bundles. Depending on the customer’s requirements, the type of timber, the sales market and the area of use, indoor storage is necessary.

However, the different sizes, dimensions and lengths of the timber bundles play a

major role for the port workers in the interim storage and loading of the ships. Comparable to a large Tetris game, the timber bundles must be stowed safely, quickly and in a space-saving manner in the hatch and prepared in such a way that the discharging of the ships in the various destination ports — mostly on the East Coast of the US — runs smoothly and, above all, quickly.

Says Ripken: “For the growing general cargo handling at Niedersachsenkai, 100 employees were hired last year alone. Our staff has been introduced to the various tasks through targeted training measures, and a specially initiated programme has

been developed that offers career changers the opportunity to learn the know-how of the various handling activities of a port logistics operator in just a short time.”

Pulp is stored in warehouses because the product is highly sensitive and must possess a certain quality to be employed as a raw material in paper production. The use of the pulp is versatile, so it is used for the production of hygiene articles (toilet paper, handkerchiefs, nappies etc.), packaging material or classic ‘printing & writing’ products. The pulp comes from South America (Brazil, Chile and Uruguay), North America and from European producers in Scandinavia or the Iberian Peninsula. From the seaport of Brake, the pulp is then transported to the various paper mills in the European interior, 70% of it already by rail. For more than 50 years, pulp has been handled in the seaport of Brake, and the product and transport know-how has been continuously developed since then and meanwhile also incorporated in many other areas. For example, as part of the Cargo Care service package, J. Müller checks the quality of the goods and also processes possible damage to the pulp units.

The handling of forestry products has increased massively in recent years; as Germany’s largest import port for pulp, the seaport of Brake handled over 1mt (million tonnes) of pulp in 2022. A volume of 1.2mt was registered for timber transshipment in

2022. “These quantities will not occur again this year in the same way; the general conditions in the main sales market have changed,” says Jörg Kaplan, Sales Manager General Cargo at J. Müller.

“However, we are broadly positioned and have a positive attitude to actively counteract the ups and downs of the markets.” This includes the port’s core competence in iron and steel. The shipping company G2 Ocean moved its port of departure to Brake and has been serving various ports in the Gulf of Mexico, such as Houston, with regular departures for over a year now.

Ripken says, “Germany as a business location needs efficient valves for imports and exports so that industry and trade are made logistically competitive in the global market. Looking ahead, the port of Brake can make a significant contribution to taking even more traffic off the roads and consequently to improving the carbon footprint. To achieve these goals, a fairway adjustment of the Weser river and also another berth at the Brake site are necessary. The future larger ships must be able to head for Brake fully loaded.”

ABOUT J. MÜLLER

The J. Müller Group specializes in the operation of seaport terminals and associated port and shipping-related services. The regional focus is northern Germany, especially the lower Weser river

region with its own seaport terminal operations in Brake and Bremen. The medium-sized family business in its sixth generation was founded in Brake in 1821. The entire operational business of the company group is conducted by J. Müller Weser GmbH & Co. KG. The company currently employs 590 people at its sites in Brake and Bremen, 48 of whom are trainees (as of 1 May 2023).

Handling and chartering performance v 2022 at the Brake and Bremen locations: 7.2 million tonnes of general and bulk cargo.

Annual turnover in 2022: v approximately €150 million.

TOTAL

MARITIME

TRAFFIC IN BRAKE

In 2022: 3,450,535 metric tonnes (2021: 2,543,224 metric tonnes) = +35%.

Cereals and feedstuffs v Fertilizer v Sand, stones, earth, miscellaneous v goods (energy pellets).

In 2022: 2,814,610 metric tonnes general cargo (2021: 2,202,307 metric tonnes) = +27%.

Iron and steel v Cellulose v Timber v Wind power plants and project cargo v In 2022: 589,722 metric tonnes liquid goods (2021: 390,270 metric tonnes) = +51%.

Logistical expertise & experience from C. Steinweg Group in forest products

C. Steinweg Group is an asset-owning, globally operating logistics company that specializes in the paper & pulp industry. It has established itself as a prominent player in this sector, alongside its involvement in other commodities such as metals, project cargo, soft commodities, steel and chemicals. Its extensive network of ocean terminals and warehouses, combined with its expertise in storage, handling, and forwarding, positions it as a prominent provider of comprehensive logistics solutions. As a dedicated logistics service provider, C. Steinweg Group offers efficient cargo handling and reliable logistical strategies. Furthermore, its reputation as a trusted warehouse keeper in collateral financing agreements has led it to form partnerships with banks involved in trade and commodity financing (TCF).

PULP, PAPER & PACKAGING

C. Steinweg Group takes pride in its commitment and readiness to invest in innovative supply chain solutions. It understands the unique requirements involved in handling, storing, and transporting paper and pulp commodities, and it approaches these tasks with

specialized care. With vast warehouse capacities and expertise in handling paper and pulp, the company adds value throughout the supply chain. Moreover, by leveraging the bidirectional flow of goods, C. Steinweg Group ensures seamless integration with its customers and partners and their supply chain systems. This enables it to extract crucial data pertaining to its client’s supply chain from end to end, facilitating transparent visibility, enhanced utilization, and cost efficiencies.

FACILITIES

Many of the locations within the Steinweg Group are actively involved in stevedoring, storage, and distribution of paper and/or pulp. Its primary distribution hubs include Durban, Szczecin, Hamburg and Livorno, where it operates specialized terminals equipped with suitable warehouses and advanced equipment. Additionally, it offers terminal operations in other locations where it has its own warehouses and appropriate resources. It is also open to inquiries and interest in providing its services in Rotterdam, the USA and Vietnam. Originating from countries like Brazil, C. Steinweg Group offers

comprehensive ocean freight and chartering services, further expanding its capability to provide end-to-end solutions from origin to market.

MAIN LOCATIONS

DURBAN/SOUTH AFRICA :

With over 42 years of experience in transportation, warehousing, and shipping across various commodities, C. Steinweg Bridge has recently established a brandnew facility in Durban to cater specifically to the paper & pulp business. Its railconnected warehouse capacity for paper and pulp has expanded to 65,000m2 as of September 2021, with an estimated handling volume exceeding 1.3 million tonnes per annum.

SZCZECIN, GDYNIA , GDANSK — POLAND:

In Szczecin, Poland, C. Steinweg Group has been actively engaged in fluff pulp operations for many years, consistently stevedoring and handling an average of 350,000 tonnes per annum. Its services encompass receiving vessels, stevedoring, customs clearance, and inland transportation to various paper factories in Europe. It also performs container service,

Steinweg Cape Town Facility.

which include stuffing/unstuffing, ocean freight and door delivery.

LEGHORN/LIVORNO — ITALY

At its own location spanning 5,000m2, C. Steinweg Group handles paper and pulp commodities in containers, offering comprehensive handling, warehousing, and forwarding services. The commodities it handles include copy paper and Kraft top from the Far East and the USA, as well as fluff pulp and reeled pulp from the USA.

HAMBURG — GERMANY:

Located at the port of Hamburg, C. Steinweg Group has established its own ocean terminal equipped with a maximum draught of 11.50 metres. Its specialization lies in the handling and storage of forest products, such as pulp bales, paper reels, and palletized cargoes. Its highly experienced staff operates specialized handling equipment, including forklifts with automatic clamping pressure control and barcode labelling systems within dedicated storage areas. It offers reloading from storage onto trucks or railcars, as well as stuffing/stripping of containers.

OTHER LOCATIONS

In Rotterdam, C. Steinweg Group manages four breakbulk/conventional ocean terminals with onsite warehouse capacities, plus it also has one in Antwerp, where it also stores paper. It handles paper or pulp products in these and other locations like Koper (SI).

Additionally, on other continents, C. Steinweg Group operates suitable inland warehousing operations in Vietnam and Dubai — and also in Baltimore, with current warehouses 100,000m2 at three compounds including one water bound ocean berth which it hopes to expand in coming years and have a team with experience and knowledge about this market. In all of the above mentioned locations C. Steinweg Group is open to receiving further inquiries for its services.

ORIGINS — SEA FREIGHT:

C. Steinweg Group is actively involved in offering ocean freight services from major origin ports mainly in Brazil. As it participates in tenders for future export volumes in the paper and pulp sector, it can combine these services with its destination/warehousing solutions, enabling it to offer comprehensive global logistics solutions from origin to market.

TRANSPORT

The paper & pulp market is characterized by its dynamic nature and unique challenges. The C. Steinweg Group offers its clients a

door-to-door transport solution for all paper & pulp cargo. To accommodate the growth in distribution within this sector, C. Steinweg Group has made substantial investments in assets and systems. Its dedicated fleet in Southern Africa, for instance, comprises vehicles of various sizes, including one-, four- and eight-tonnes, Triaxle, and Super-link vehicles. Through its innovative Transport Management Systems, C. Steinweg Group provides its clients with transparent, realtime visibility into their local distribution network, accessible via desktop or mobile devices. Additionally, personalized KPI Dashboards offer valuable insights. C. Steinweg Group has established a broad presence throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, with fully equipped depots strategically located in major regions.

ABOUT C. STEINWEG GROUP:

C. Steinweg Group offers worldwide comprehensive storage, handling, forwarding, chartering, and other logistics services. With strategically positioned offices, warehouses, and terminals, coupled with the group’s highly skilled and experienced workforce, it has the capabilities to handle a wide range of cargo. An extensive global footprint allows C. Steinweg Group to support clients regardless of their location, providing access to strategic markets on almost every continent. With over 175 years of experience, it has earned a reputation as a renowned and respected logistics partner in the global commodity trade.

Steinweg Durban Facility.

Port of Sete handles pulp, woodchips and some (containerized) logs

Located in Southern France, the Port of Sete plays a key role in the breakbulk and bulk sector. Nevertheless, its strength remains in its diversification. This is very important, as Sete is close geographically to larger ports such as Marseilles or even Barcelona. In recent years, there has been a fast-growing development in the ro-ro trade with Turkey, and today there are six weekly calls with the shipping company DFDS. This link has implemented a real and efficient ‘motorway of the sea’ backed by the development of railway services to North of Europe (Calais, Paris, Poznan). The main cargo traded are industrials but we are seeing more and more project cargo and heavy lifts on the quays.

The Port of Sete, which has a port area

of only 200ha, last year handled 5.3 million tonnes of cargo — an impressive statistic, that the port had not seen since 2006.

In terms of the forest products sector, the Port of Sete imports over 130,000 tonnes of paper pulp per year from different origins such as the USA, Brazil and more recently from Chile. The pulp is transported by well-known companies such as G2 Ocean and Saga Welco. Sete in on the itineraries between Palamos and Livorno. The handling in the port is carried out by the stevedoring company SEA-invest which operates more 20,000m2 of specialized warehouses. SEA-invest offers the most recent and efficient equipment for unloading the pulp (including reachstackers, rudder bars).

Most of the pulp is distributed in France, with some being distributed to other countries like Switzerland.

Besides pulp, the port also has some ongoing projects with woodchips. A few month ago, a first vessel was imported through Sete from Portugal for the local market. It is a niche market to still be developed. The demand is here. The advantage of the Port of Sete is that it can accommodate large vessels up to Panamax type, as its draught is 13.5m, making it the second-deepest sea port in the South of France.

In the past, the Port of Sete was the main gateway for wood logs in France with more than 130,000m still imported each year from west Africa. This situation has now changed, as more and more African countries have banned log exports. Nevertheless, there remain two operators in Sete who are still importing wood, but in containers. The target of the port is to attract feeder services to be able to meet the needs of its local importers. The port hopes that the re-start of the fruit terminal with a new operator (Primever International) will attract shipping container lines and thus bring back wood to Sete.

In terms of new developments, the port has invested in new equipment, and it now has three Liebherr 550 mobile harbour cranes, two hoppers, a new rail-mounted crane, etc… The next big project will be the extension of a deep sea quay by 2026.

Port of Bordeaux revolutionizes handling operations with new crane

Historically, the Port of Bordeaux is highly skilled in the handling of forest products. It mainly deals with wood bundle vessels (from North Europe), as well as the unloading of any type of wood log cargoes.

The Port of Bordeaux has many land spaces available at its Bassens terminal (GPMB terminal) which is located 10km from Bordeaux city centre. This land can be used for wood storage inside the port. four unloading cranes for this type of product (34tonne Gottwald cable cranes). Today there are three types of activities identified in the wood sector at the Port of Bordeaux :

The import of logs to v supply paper mills in the Bordeaux region. This activity started in the summer of 2022 and was very active until the end of the year. In 2022, this represented a total tonnage of 50,000 tonnes. These handling activities were made possible by a major investment in 2022 in new equipment by port subsidiary, the company Bordeaux Opérations Portuaires (BOP). It is a fully hydraulic Mantsinen crane (the most powerful on the current market – 300 series).

This required a trainee period for local crane drivers for several months who were more used to working on cable cranes. The new Mantsinen crane made it possible to be more effective and increase considerably the

quality of stevedoring services for the port’s clients. This type of cargo is discharged from box shape vessels of approximately 2,500–3,000 metric tonne capacity. The export of wood chips following v the forest fire period in Gironde during the summer of 2022. These exports began only at the end of 2022 and should continue into 2023. Unfortunately, the future in terms of volumes and duration of such activities is not promising. Here again, the Port of Bordeaux has proposed sufficient land space for wood chips which represents high volume of cargo. Cargo is loaded on box shape

vessels of approximately 2,500 metric tonne capacity. Finally, the export of wood waste v from waste collection centres in the region of Bordeaux. The wood is exported to Northern Europe for energy use. Exports have been significantly slowed in recent months.

To summarize, the main assets for the wood sector at the port Bordeaux are: Land spaces close shore side inside v the port with important storage capacities; and in addition to the cable cranes, new v Mantsinen crane (electric power/ hydraulic system) giving more reliability and efficiency to the clients.

All these assets are associated with an ambitious port policy for the future (which have already been validated) to realize new investment in the existing port warehouses (revamping) to be able to propose safe covered storage areas for any type of forest product, but most probably for added-value products produced in its region and to be exported by sea (like paper rolls or even pulp). DCi

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Hunslet Road

Leeds West Yorkshire

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UK

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Bassington Lane Cramington Northumberland NE23 8AF

UK

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19415 594th Avenue Mankato Minnesota 56001 USA

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1020 East 19th Street Wichita KS 67214 USA

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Brazil

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198 Commerce Drive Winnipeg MB R3P 0Z6

Canada

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Ag Growth International (AGI) is a global leader in the planning, engineering and manufacturing of full equipment solutions and

systems, including storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning and processing for farm and commercial applications in grain, fertilizer, food, feed and seed.

AGI - Marshall

12285 East Main Street PO Box 238 Marshall Illinois 62441

USA

Contact: Ms Andrea Tarble

Job Title: Marketing Manager

T: + 1 217 826 6352

E: andrea.tarble@aggrowth.com

W: www.aggrowth.com

Farm and commercial solutions and systems for storage, conditioning, handling, structures, processing, and controls in seed, fertilizer, grain, feed, and food. From planning and project management to engineering and manufacturing, partner with AGI, a global leader, supplying the world's food infrastructure.

Agrico Sales, Inc.

14900 Intracoastal Drive New Orleans Louisana 70129 USA

Contact: Mr Bob Rieck

Job Title: Vice President - Sales

T: + 1 504 436 9400

E: brieck@agricosales.com

W: www.agricosales.com

Design and build turnkey projects for handling a wide range of bulk commodities. Specializes in the manufacture of shiploaders, conveyor systems and storage facilities.

Agromatic AG

Goldingerstrasse 30

Laupen (ZH) CH-8637

Switzerland

Contact: Mr Daniel Kreissel

Job Title: Sales Manager

T: + 41 55 256 21 00

E: info@agromatic.com

W: www.agromatic.com

Leading manufacturer of temperature monitoring systems in

mills, feed mills, grain silos or bulk storages. Offering various full/empty level indicators, continuous level, intelligent elevator controls, alarm units, weighing and dampening systems, including a wide range of combined units, fully automatically.

Air Envirotech

13 Shiraz Street Alphen Park Benoni Gauteng

1501

South Africa

Contact: Mr Christiaan van Niekerk

Job Title:

T: + 27 84 504 1449

E: Chrisvn@airenvirotech.com

W: www.air-envirotech.com/

Air Spectrum Spectrum House Checketts Lane Industrial Estate Checketts Lane Worcester Worcestershire WR3 7JW

UK

Contact: Ms Charlotte Walters

Job Title: Marketing Manager

T: + 44 1905 362100 +44 (0) 1905 362100

E: marketing@airspectrum.com

W: airspectrum.com

Airoflex Equipment

6001 49th Street South Muscatine IA 52761 USA

Contact: Ms Katy Lee

Job Title: Sales & Marketing Manager

T: + 1 563 264 8066

F: + 1 651 631 2539

E: sales@airoflex.com

W: www.airoflex.com

Alekon Cranes

Jaama tee 6 Maardu 74114

Estonia Contact: Mr V Kuznetsov

Job Title: Sales

T: + 372 6 388 954

E: alekon@alekon.ee

W: alekon.ee

Alex Stewart Agriculture Ltd

21 Sefton Business Park

Netherton Liverpool

Merseyside

L30 1RD

UK

Contact: Mr Glenn Forbes

Job Title: Agriculture Manager

T: + 44 151 525 1488

F: + 44 151 530 1563

E: Glenn.forbes@ alexstewartagriculture.com

W: www.alexstewartagriculture. com

Alex Stewart Agriculture provides world class FOSFA and GAFTA approved independent inspection and agriculture laboratory services. We are supported by the A. Norman Tate and Huson and Hardwick Laboratories range of agricultural analytical services for oilseeds, raw & refined sugar, oils & fats, bio energy, grains, fertilizers and other food products.

Alex Stewart International Corporation Ltd

Altra Industrial Motion

300 Granite Street Suite 201 Braintree MA 02184

USA

Contact: Mr David Brooksbank

Job Title: Marketing Director (Head Office)

T: + 1 781-917-0600

E: david.brooksbank@ altramotion.com

W: altramotion.com

AMECO Group

Am Dreispitz, 6 Binzen 79589

Germany

Contact: Mr Alexandre Giess

Job Title: Head Of Global Sales

E: sales@ameco-group.com

W: www.ameco-group.com

Delivering custom bulk handling systems (stackers, reclaimers, circular stockyards) for all types of materials.

Apollo Group

Modem 28

Coevorden

Drenthe 7741MJ

The Netherlands

Contact: Ms Daphne van Aken

Job Title: Marketing

T: +31 524 515 051

E: da@apollobv.nl

W: www.apollobv.com

Global leading supplier of material handling solutions specialised in vertical conveying, bucket elevators, spiral conveyors, chain driven bucket elevators, pendulum bucket elevators. Manufacturing in US, Europe, SEA and China.

Applied Conveyor Technology, Inc.

DBA The ACT Group

2b Sefton Business Park

Netherton Liverpool

Merseyside

L30 1RD

UK

Contact: Mr Graham Stewart

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 44 151 541 1390

E: graham.stewart@ alexstewartinternational.com

W: www.alexstewartinternational. com

Alex Stewart International certifies quantity and quality of all commodity imports/exports, including inspection and analysis.

The Alex Stewart International network of regional companies provides inspection and analysis of agricultural products and foodstuffs, fuels, metals and minerals, steel and steel scrap, and also geochemical and environmental services.

Alimak

Blekholmstorget 30

Stockholm

SE-111 64

Sweden

Contact: Mr Andreas Magnusson

Job Title: Alimak Brand Global

Marketing Manager

T: + 46 8 402 1440

E: info@alimak.com

W: www.alimak.com

Alimak is a global leader and pioneer in the design and manufacture of vertical access solutions for industrial and construction industries. The company provides permanent and temporary high quality elevators, construction hoists and work platforms built on rack and pinion and traction technologies.

W: www.arodo.com

Arodo specialises in the design of packing systems for complete packing lines and manufactures dosing, weighing, bagging, palletising and stretchhood systems. Development, design and manufacture of the machines take place at the head-office in Arendonk where 100 people are employed.

Ashton Bulk Ltd

Liberty House South Liberty Lane Bristol BS3 2ST

UK

Contact: Mr Joe Dudman

Job Title: Director

T: + 44 117 329 4841

E: admin@ashtonbulk.com

W: www.ashtonbulk.com

Ashton Bulk provide bespoke medium to heavy engineering solutions for the Mechanical Handling and Bulk Materials Handling Industry.

Since inception in 2010, our engineers, project managers and administrative staff, a team with over 300 years experience in this industry, have provided designs and equipment to a broad range of clients in worldwide locations.

Astec Bulk Handling Solutions

86470 Franklin Boulevard Eugene OR 97405

USA

Job Title:

E: info@AstecBulk.com

W: www.astecbulk.com/

ATLAS-SSI Co. Inc

14644 El Molino Street Fontana CA 92335-6205

USA

Contact: Mr Edward Sunseri

Job Title:

T: + 1 909 350 4703

F: + 1 909 350 4982

E: esunseri@groupactinc.com

W: www.groupact.com

Distributor of bulk material handling, dust suppression, dust collection and belting components. ACT also provides service, maintenance and engineering services.

Arlona Engineering

PO Box 41125 Rossburgh

Durban

KZN 4072

South Africa

Contact: Mr Steve Christy

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 27 31 205 5991

F: + 27 31 205 9835

E: steve@arlona.co.za

W: www.arlona.co.za

Design and manufacture of grabs from 3m3 touch down to 12m3 radio remote opening and mobile hopper / conveyor combinations suitable for ship or shore based operations. Customised solutions designed and built by the largest manufacturer of stevedoring equipment in Africa.

Arodo BV

Hoge Mauw 740

Arendonk B-2370

Belgium

Contact: Mr Jan-Mathijs van Noort

Job Title: Sales Manager

materials handling, simulation, heavy haul rail, marine terminals, ports, coastal, mining, energy and industrial sectors.

Australian Superintendence Company

PO Box 7003

465 Vulture St East East Brisbane Queensland 4169

Australia

Contact: Mr Andrew Parry

Job Title: CEO

T: + 61 7 3391 8640

E: aparry@asc.co

W: www.asc.co

Australia’s leading independent grain inspection company. Over 50 years experience with grains, oilseeds, pulses and meals.

B.V. BECO

Industrieterrein "De Biezen"

De Limiet 18 Vianen Utrecht

4131 - NR

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Henk van Vuren

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 31 347 323 100

F: + 31 347 377 780

E: h.vanvuren@beco-group.com

W: www.beco-group.com

For more than 20 years Beco Grabs has been providing high-end, ready-to-run technological solutions in the field of grabs for the bulk and dredging market. We have a big scale of products: Grabs – Wheel loader, excavator and demolition equipmentTipping Trailers - Hooklift carriersHarbour- and industrial trailers.

Basic Machinery Co. Inc.

PO Box 688

Bedeschi SpA

Via Praimbole, 38 Limena Padova

35010

Italy

Contact: Mr Lodovico Bernardi

Job Title: Grain & Oilseeds Bulk

Handling Key Account Manager

T: + 39 049 884 8088

F: + 39 049 884 8006

E: marketing@bedeschi.com

W: www.bedeschi.com

In the Grain sector, Bedeschi is a manufacturing and project engineering company with a global outlook, skilled in the design, production and supply of machines and integrated systems for grain handling and storage (shiploaders, shipunloaders, belt conveyors, pipe conveyors, enclosed conveyors and any other ancillary equipment).

BEHN + BATES Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Robert-Bosch-Strasse 6 Münster

D-48153

Germany

Contact: Mr Norman Burchardt

Job Title:

T: + 49 251 9796 0

F: + 49 251 9796 260

E: sales@behnbates.com

W: www.behnbates.com

We have specialized in the manufacture of bagging machines for the food industry, for filling valve bags, open-mouth bags, FFS bags and big bags.

Belt Conveyor Guarding

3478 Penetanguishene Rd

Barrie

Ontario

BGS Holland

Hoogeveeneweg 5

Nieuwerkerk ad Ijssel 2913 LV

The Netherlands

Contact: Ms Martina Hermans

Job Title:

T: + 31 180 317838

F: + 31 180 315538

E: info@bgsholland.nl

W: www.bgsholland.nl

Specialise in tailor made design/manufacturing of loading spout for dry granular and powdery products prone to dust problems. Produce the unique Choke Feed Scavenger.

Bilfinger Tebodin

Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indië 25 The Hague

Zuid-Holland 2593 BJ

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Aart-Jan Smit

Job Title: Sales Manager, Food & Pharma

T: + 31 6 52 69 41 31

E: aart-jan.smit@bilfinger.com

W: www.tebodin.bilfinger.com

Bilfinger Tebodin is a multidisciplinary industrial Consultancy & Engineering firm, active in the markets Food, Beverage & Agro, Pharmaceuticals, Energy, Oil & Gas and Pipelines & Infrastructure. With a broad network in 17 countries we maintain long-lasting relationships with many clients worldwide.

Blue Water Misting

PO Box 7545 West Lakes Adelaide South Australia

5021

Australia

Contact: Mr James Davenport

Job Title:

T: + 65 8668 7967

PO Box 1969 622 East McPherson Drive Monticello Mississippi MS 39654

USA

Contact: Mr Ashley Watson

Job Title: Sales ManagerBuckets

T: + 1 601 587 4511 ext 212

F: + 1 601 587 5393

E: ashley@atlas-ssi.com

W: www.atlas-ssi.com

Builds new and custom designed single, two, three and four rope cable grabs as well as hydraulic grabs and continuous unloader buckets. All Atlas-SSI grabs are constructed using high quality alloy steels with heat treated pins and bushings.

Aurecon

Level 10

55 Grenfell Street Adelaide South Australia 5000

Australia

Job Title:

T: + 61 8 8237 9905

F: + 61 8 8237 9778

E: adelaide@aurecongroup.com

W: www.aurecongroup.com

Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc.

1050 W Pender Street Suite 1200

Vancouver

British Columbia V6E 3S7

Canada

Contact: Ms Laura Tedford

Job Title: Marketing Manager

T: + 1 604 638 4720

E: laura.tedford@ausenco.com

W: www.ausenco.com

A leading engineering design & EPCM services company operating worldwide in the bulk products

1220 Harold Andrews Road Siler City NC 27344 USA

Contact: Mr Hal Milholen

Job Title: Vice President of Sales & Marketing

T: + 1 888 522 7420

E: hm@basicmachinery.com

W: www.basicmachinery.com

Bateman Manufacturing

5 Winstar Rd

Oro-Medonte ON

L0L 2L0

Canada

Contact: Mr Mark Vandenberg

Job Title:

T: + 1 705 487 5020

E: mail@ batemanmanufacturing.com

W: http://batemanmanufacturing. com

Industry leader in the creation and fabrication of material handling products designed to support the recycling, demolition, waste, industrial, port, railway, and forestry industries.

Bayards Aluminium Constructions

PO Box 9

Nieuw-Lekkerland

ZH 2957 ZG

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Dick de Kluijver

Job Title: Commercial Director

T: + 31 184 683000

F: + 31 184 684345

E: dick.dekluijver@bayards.nl

W: www.bayards.nl Bulk containers.

L4M 4Y8

Canada

Contact: Ms Christine Allen

Job Title: Business Development

T: + 1 866 300 6668

E: safety@conveyorguarding.com

W: https://conveyorguarding.com

Bendezu Port Equipment GmbH

C/Camino Padre Cura, 15 Bloq. Oasis II City

Estepona

Málaga 29680

Spain

Contact: Mr Andrés Bendezú

Job Title: General Manager

T: +34 952 807 144

E: info@bendezu.com

W: www.bendezu.com

We deal with used port equipment such as Mobile Harbour Cranes, STS cranes, Material Handlers, Reach Stackers, Terminal Trucks, Grabs and Spreaders. We also offer new equipment like Diesel Engines, Hoppers and Conveyor Belts, all on an International level. We also suppyl new hoppers, with and without dust suppression, and conveyor belts for loading vessels.

BERGU (Bertram Process Engineering AB)

Oceanen 184

Hoganas 26391

Sweden

Contact: Mr Benny Bertram

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

T: + 46 42 12 7970

F: + 46 42 12 8002

E: benny.bertram@bergu.se

W: www.bergu.se

Design and manufacture bag emptying equipment as well as pneumatic conveyors, silos and silo discharge systems, diverter valves, etc.

E: sales@bluewatermisting.com

W: www.bluewatermisting.com

BLUG Credeblug S.L.

Juan XXIII - 9 Azpeitia Guipuzcoa 20730

Spain

Contact: Mr Oscar Oteiza

Job Title: Marketing Manager

T: + 34 943 810 150

F: + 34 943 815 665

E: marketing@blug.es

W: www.blug.es

BLUG is strongly related to bulk terminal handling operations for more than 57 years, with different grabs performing successfully in the 5 continents. BLUG’s presence in maritime terminals is mainly focused in European, American and African ports as a quality product reference.

Bobcat EMEA s.r.o

U Kodetky 1810 Dobris 26312

Czech Republic

Contact: Mr David Frodl

Job Title: Communication Manager

T: + 420 318 532 480 (482 480)

E: david.frodl@doosan.com

W: www.bobcat.com

Range of compact skid-steer and tracked loaders for ship-trimming and cargo hold unloading (together with grab) with operating capacities from 343 - 1850kg: telescopic handlers with lift capacities from 2.6 - 5.0 tonnes and max lift heights from 5.824.1 metres.

BossTek

USA

Contact: Mrs Brooke Carlson

Job Title: Marketing Manager

T: + 1 309 693 8600

F: + 1 309 693 8605

E: brookec@bosstek.com

W: https://bosstek.com/ DustBoss® suppression systems deliver field-proven solutions for open-area dust issues, including source-point particle management and a family of mobile units. Proprietary technology delivers superior results and reliability, able to blanket up to 280,000 square feet with a single oscillating machine.

Breston B.V.

Molendijk 167

Nieuwe Tonge 3244 AM

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Jaap Abresch

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 31 187 651432

E: joost@breston.nl

W: www.breston.com

Bruks Siwertell AB

Box 46

Arbrå SE-821 27

Sweden

Contact: Mr Kjell Svard

Job Title: Sales Manager

T: + 46 70 348 41 18

E: bo.ljung@bruks.com

W: www.bruks-siwertell.com/

Bruks Siwertell AB

PO Box 566

Gunnarstorp

Bjuv SE-26725

Sweden

Contact: Ms Malin Pekberg

Job Title: Marketing Manager

T: + 46 428 5880

E: malin.pekberg@brukssiwertell.com

W: www.bruks-siwertell.com

Bruks Siwertell is a market-leading supplier of dry bulk handling and wood processing systems. With thousands of installations worldwide, our machines handle your raw materials from forests, fields, quarries and mines, maintaining critical supply lines for manufacturers, mills, power plants and ports.

BSP ENGINEERING S.R.L

Via Apollo 11, n 39

Frazione Santa Maria di Zevio (VR)

Verona

VR 37050

Italy

Contact: Ms Daniela Viviani

Job Title:

T: + 39 045605 1199

F: + 39 045605 1196

E: info@bspengineering.it

W: www.bspengineering.it

B.S.P. is a leading European company specialized in design, manufacture and installation of storage facilities.

B.S.P. production does not limit to metal spiral silos but it also includes tanks for liquids, extraction and handling equipment thus supplying complete turnkey plants.

Bucket Mart Inc.

PO Box 1240

Marion Illinois

62959

USA

Contact: Mr Jack Johnson

Job Title: President/CEO

T: + 1 813 390 8626

F: + 1 813 908 9474

E: salesbucketmart@aol.com

W: www.bucketmart.net

We have all Sizes/Types of New/Used Clamshells/Grapples/Misc./ buckets, Grapple buckets, Dragline buckets, Grabs, Concrete buckets, misc. for sale/rent/lease. Buckets/Grapples/Clamshells/ for Handling Scrap, Cement, Logs, Ore, Coal, Grain, Waste, Gravel, Rock, Stone, Demolition, Misc. Supplying Customers

Worldwide/Around the Clock/24-7!

Buhler AG, Grain Quality and Supply

Gupfenstrasse 5

Uzwil Sankt Gallen CH-9240

Switzerland Contact: Mr Marcel Sherrer

Job Title:

T: + 41 71 955 3950

E: marcel.scherrer@ buhlergroup.com

W: www.buhlergroup.com

Customized solutions for grain handling.

Bühler Grain Logistics Terminals is the ideal partner when it comes to reliable solutions in the area of grain handling and storage. The company‘s wide range of offerings includes ship loading and unloading solutions, conveying systems and silos as well as storage equipment.

Buhler GmbH

Grain Quality & Supply

Eichstaetter Strasse 49

Beilngries DE-92339

Germany

Contact: Mr Stefan Anshelm

Job Title: Product Manager

T: + 41 7195 52628

E: stefan.anshelm@ buhlergroup.com

W: https://buhlergroup.com/gqul

Bühler Grain Quality & Supply offers package solutions, machinery and components throughout the entire food valueadded chain - from the reception of agricultural products through to the final stages of processing. Whether it's a silo installation, a rice mill or individually tailored malting systems: Bühler is a competent global partner providing individualized on-site customer service from conception to startup. Safety, dependability and sustainability thereby form the basis of a trustful customer relationship.

Bulk Lift International

1013 Tamarac Drive Carpentersville IL 60110

USA

Contact: Mr Brian Kelly

Job Title: President/CEO

T: + 1 847 428 6059 x 215

F: + 1 847 428 7180

E: info@bulklift.com

W: www.bulklift.com

Manufactures a wide array of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), or bulk bags. With manufacturing faciliies worldwide and stocking available in the United States the company can offer just in time deliveries of all bulk bag requirements.

Bulk Storage Inc

28101 S Yates Av

Beecher Illinois 60401-3603

USA

Contact: Mr Zack Deery

Job Title:

T: + 1 708 946 9595

F: + 1 708 946 7898

E: zack@bulkstorageinc.com

W: www.bulkstorageinc.com

Buttimer Engineering

Cahir Business Park Cahir Co. Tipperary E21 W240 Ireland

Contact: Mr Declan McGrath

Job Title: Sales Director

T: + 353 52 744 1377

E: info@buttimer.ie

W: https://www.buttimer.com

Buttimer Engineering is a diversified mechanical engineering firm specialising in bulk materials handling solutions and highquality steel fabrication. From once off design, fabrication or installation works to full turnkey projects, Buttimer Engineering can call upon skilled teams to deliver the service that our clients require.

C Spencer Ltd

One Humber Quays Wellington Street West Hull

HU1 2BN

UK

Contact: Mr Ian Atkinson

Job Title: Engineering Director

T: + 44 1482 766 340

E: marketing@ thespencergroup.co.uk

W: https://thespencergroup.co.uk

Spencer Group is an industry leader in materials/mechanical handling, including the transportation of biofuel and

biomass. We have vast experience in heavy-duty materials handling including loading/unloading, by road, ship or rail, and the automatic transportation of materials using bespoke conveyors.

C Transport Maritime S.A.M

7 Rue du Gabian

Gildo Pastor Centre Monaco

MC 98000

Monaco

Contact: Mr Carlos Pena

Job Title: Chief Commercial Officer

T: + 377 9798 5900

E: cpena@ctmmc.com

W: www.ctmmc.com

Sums up the experience, knowhow and networks of its parent companies in the dry bulk and logistics field, providing a full range of integrated services from the supplier to the end users, including specialised barge services, transshipment, river, coastal and ocean transportation by means of conventional bulkcarriers or self-unloading vessels and barge.

Cachapuz –Weighing & Logistics Systems, Lda

Parque Industrial de Sobreposta

Apartado 2012

Braga

Braga

4701-952

Portugal Contact: Mrs Juliana Silva

Job Title: Marketing Assistant

T: + 351 253 603 480

F: + 351 253 603 485

E: marketing@cachapuz.com

W: www.cachapuz.com

Cachapuz is a reference in the implementation of innovative solutions to automate the logistics, dispatching, reception and weighing processes in industrial plants. With a modular platform and extensive know-how, Cachapuz is able to meet the needs of several sectors worldwide.

Calhoun Super Structure

3702 Bruce Road 10

Tara ON

N0H 2N0

Canada

Contact: Mr Mark Taylor

Job Title: Business Development Manager

T: + 1 812 208 5820

E: mtaylor@calhoun.ca

W: https://calhounsuperstructure. com

As a leader in the fabric structure industry, we've spent 30 years designing, engineering, and manufacturing the strongest, most reliable fabric structures in the market, with an extensive dealer network across North America to serve you.

Calim Grab Industry

Orta mahalle erk sokak

A blok no 5A iç kapı no 4 Tuzla Istanbul 81540

Turkey

Contact: Mr Murat Çalim

Job Title:

T: + 90 533 226 4923

F: + 90 216 399 79 71

E: info@calimkepce.com.tr

W: www.calimkepce.com.tr

Calim Grabs is a manufacturer of mechanical, electro-hydraulic and remote controlled grabs.

Camar Mill Systems Ltd

P.O. Box 419 1600 King St N St. Jacobs Ontario N0B 2N0

Canada

Contact: Mr Rick Weber

Job Title: President

T: +1 519 664 3709

F: +1 519 664 3700

E: sales@camar.ca W: www.camar.ca

Founded on years of experience,

CAMAR is a leader in the feed and grain industry, providing complete project engineering, high performance equipment and site wide process automation.

Cambelt International LLC

2820 West Directors Row Salt Lake City

Utah 84104 USA

Contact: Mr Andy Wolfinger

Job Title: Sales Manager

T: + 1 801 972 5511 ext 221

F: + 1 801 972 5522

E: andywolfinger@cambelt.com

W: www.cambelt.com

Suppliers of fully moulded sidewall belting, high incline conveyor systems, dome storage reclaim systems and conveyor components.

Caterpillar Inc

100 NE Adams Street Peoria

IL 616-6335

USA

Contact: Ms Johanna Kelly

Job Title: PR

T: + 1 309 675 8995

F: + 1 309 675 4757

E: Kelly_Johanna_L@cat.com

W: www.cat.com

Wide range of front end loaders, bulldozers, wheel loaders etc, used for all types of bulk products and different industry applications.

Cavotec SA

Via G.P Pioda 14

Lugano

CH-6900

Switzerland

Contact: Mr Dirk Fussel

Job Title: Sales Director Mining & Tunnelling

T: + 41 91 911 4010

F: + 41 91 922 54 00

E: dirk.fussel@cavotec.com

W: www.cavotec.com

Cavotec Group is a global leader in connecting mobile equipment.

Products from the Cavotec Group manufacturing units include: Eex radio remote controls, electrical connectors up to 15kV, flexible cables, cable reels, and slipring units. Distribution is supported by 22 Cavotec sales and service companies around the world.

CDM Systems, Inc

19230 Evans Street NW Suite 202 Elk River MN 55330

USA

Contact: Mr Andrew Parker

Job Title: Vice President

T: + 1 763 428 9700

F: + 1 763 428 9701

E: sales@cdmsys.com

W: www.cdmsys.com

CDM Systems offers a comprehensive array of Bulk Conveying Systems, Components and Engineering/Design Services. With over 30 years of experience, we can provide you with conveying and bulk handling solutions for Materials from Ash through Zinc, including marine applications as well as those in hostile, severe or high-temperature environments.

Centaur Technologies

1923 Eastman Ave Ste 200 Ventura CA 93003

USA

Contact: Mrs Christine Lerios

Job Title: Business & Marketing Consulting

E: christine@mixed-upmedia.com

W: https://centaur.ag/

Cesur Packaging Corporation

Cumhuriyet Mahallesi

Yüzyil Caddesi, No:64

Istanbul Kartal 34876

Turkey

Contact: Mr Ömür ÖNDER

Job Title: Marketing Executive

T: + 90 216 377 28 55

F: + 90 216 377 11 90

E: omur.onder@cesur.com

W: www.cesur.com

Cesur Packaging is a manufacturer of all types of FIBC 's (Type A, B, C, D for various industries - UN, Food Grade, Hygiene big bags), PP woven bags and international dunnage bags with 82 years of experience in the industry and international markets.

CHIA Espirales

Polígono Industrial El Sotillo S/N La Puebla de Cazalla Seville 41540

Spain

Contact: Mr Álvaro Páez

Job Title: Purchasing and Marketing Department

T: + 34 695 402 000

E: info@espirales.es

W: https://espirales.es/d/CHÍA focuses its efforts on providing tailor-made solutions for port, coal and olive oil industries. Specialized equipment for industry, hoppers, ship unloaders conveyor belts, lifts, port terminals, solid bulk storehouses, ecological load and unload systems are only some of the tasks most carried out by this enterprise.

Chief Industries UK Ltd.

Beckingham Business Park

Tolleshunt Major Maldon

Essex CM9 8LZ UK

Contact: Mr Travys Woodside

Job Title: Vice President of International Sales

T: + 1 308 238 2738

E: sales@chief.co.uk

W: https://agri.chiefind.com/chiefindustries-uk/ International supplier of galvanized grain storage silos and ancillary equipment. Undertake complete projects or component supply to main contractors.

Manufacturing companies in USA, UK and France, providing flexibility for international design standards. Experienced in countries throughout the world.

Chief Industries, Inc.

Chief Agri P.O. Box 848 Kearney NE 68848

USA

Contact: Ms Beth Frerichs

Job Title: Director of Marketing & Communications

E: beth.frerichs@chiefind.com

W: Chief Industries, Inc.

Chief Agri specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of grain storage systems around the world. Chief offers everything needed in a complete grain storage system, including steel grain bins, grain handling, conditioning equipment along with continuous flow grain dryers and square feed mill storage bins.

China Huadian Engineering Co., Ltd

Room 711, Building A, Hudian Plaza No. 6 Auto Museum East Road Fengtai Beijing 100160 China

Contact: Ms Chen Qiao

Job Title: Market Manager of

Materials Handling International

T: + 86 10 6391 9524

F: + 86 10 63919548

E: chenq@chec.com.cn

W: www.hhi.com.cn; www.chec.com.cn

Christianson Systems Inc.

PO Box 138 20421 15th Street SE Blomkest Minnesota 56216 USA

Contact: Mrs Barbara Gilberts

Job Title: Sales and Marketing

Manager

T: + 1 320 995 6141

F: + 1 320 995 6145

E: sales@christianson.com

W: www.christianson.com

Manufactures ship unloaders and conveyor systems under brand names of Handlair, VacBoss, Vac-UVator, SeedVac, ChemVac, PushPac, SuperTower and SuperPortable.

Equipment for the transfer of dry flowable products including grain, feed, seed, rocks and sand.

Cimbria A/S

Faartoftvej 22

Thisted DK- 7700

Denmark

Contact: Mr Thomas Mohr

Job Title: Sales Director

T: + 45 9617 9000

E: cimbria.holding@agcocorp.com

W: www.cimbria.com

Cimbria is a global leader in the conveying, drying, processing and storage of grains, seeds, food and bulk products. The Cimbria conveying solutions can be delivered for ship loading, stock piling, road and rail. Cimbria, an expert at your side.

Civettini Italo & c sas (CFS Handling)

Via Golgi, 7 Calvisano BS 25012

Italy

Contact: Mr Italo Civettini

Job Title: Owner T: + 39 340 135 8822

E: civettini@cfshandling.it

W: www.cfshandling.it

Sede Operativa - working headquarters:

Via Sigalina a Mattina, 12/14 25018 - Montichiari - (BS) - Italy

Clariant Corporation

101 Christine Drive Belen NM 87002

USA

Contact: Ms Elsa Budzinski

Job Title: e-Business Manager

T: + 1 909 825 1793

E: desiccants@clariant.com

W: www.clariant.com/desiccants

Clariant Cargo and Device

Protection offers moisture solutions such as Container Dri® II container desiccants for a broad range of transport applications: from goods traveling in conventional cargo containers to shipment and storage of sensitive electronic and semiconductor devices.

Claudius Peters Projects GmbH

Schanzenstrasse 40 Buxtehude D-21614

Germany

Contact: Mr Kurt Herrmann

Job Title: Managing Director

Sales

T: + 49 4161 706 227

F: + 49 4161 706 270

E: projects@claudiuspeters.com

W: www.claudiuspeters.com

Global leader in bespoke dry bulk loading chutes

Cleveland Cascades are Specialists in the design and manufacture of bespoke dry bulk loading chutes.

Our bespoke solutions are designed to meet each customer’s specific requirements from a tool kit of proven components, utilising the expertise of a team of specialist in house design engineers.

We lead the loading chute industry & set the standard for dust emissions and environmental pollution control in dry bulk handling.

Our worldwide reputation is built on high quality, well-engineered, robust, high performance chutes, backed up by excellent customer service and global lifetime product support.

Ship Loaders

Silo Loaders

Truck Loaders

Tanker Loaders

Cleveland Cascades Ltd

cargoes. CIS Commodity Inspection Services are recognized by SAGOKSA, MIT-Jordan, GASC-Egypt and SSMO-Sudan.

Con-Vey Keystone Inc

PO Box 1399 Roseburg OR 97470

USA

Contact: Mr Jeremy Goebel

Unit 22 Dukesway

Teesside Industrial Estate

Thornaby Stockton on Tees

TS17 9LT

UK

Contact: Ms Sally Buckworth

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 44 1642 753272

F: + 44 1642 753270

E: enquiries@ clevelandcascades.co.uk

W: www.clevelandcascades.co.uk

Designs, manufactures, markets and installs bulk loading chutes for ship loading, silo filling, truck loading, conveyor transfer point; minimising dust emissions and product degradation, as well as segregation.

Co-Operative Bulk Handling

Ltd

Level 6 240 St Georges Terrace

Perth WA

6000 Australia

Job Title: Corporate Affairs Team

T: + 61 8 9237 9600

F: + 61 8 9322 3942

E: info@cbh.com.au

W: www.cbh.com.au

COBRA Europe

SAS

12 rue Henry Guy

Luxeuil les Bains Cedex

70300

France

Contact: Ms Florence Gachelin

Job Title:

T: + 33 38 4938 930

E: florence@cobra-cs.com

W: www.cobra-cs.com

The COBRA group is one of the leading manufacturers of conveyor belts. Our products are intended 3 brands as DEPREUX to heavy industries (mines, steel mills and power plants), TRANSCO for the food industry and INDI for pharmaceutical and transporting isolated loads and packages.

Our mission: to provide you solutions in order to meet your rubber conveyor and elevator belts requirements.

More information on our web site : www.cobra-europe.eu

Commodity Inspection Services

PO Box 35112 Rotterdam

3005 DC

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Paul Schweitzer

Job Title: Co-Founder and Director

T: + 31 10 2140589

E: info@cis-inspections.com

W: www.cis-inspections.com

CIS Commodity Inspection Services are global providers of inspection services with a strong focus on import & export inspections of agricultural products. Our knowledge of and dedication to the agribusiness ensures that seller's and buyer's interests are protected in the best possible way. Inspections are conducted during the entire loading and/or off loading operations; from arrival of the vessel to completion of cargo operations our inspectors monitor the quality & quantity of your

Job Title: Sales Manager

T: + 1 541 672 5506

E: jeremy.goebel@con-vey.com

W: www.con-vey.com

Concetti S.P.A

S.S. 75 Centrale Umbra, km 4, 190

Frazione Ospedalicchio

Bastia Umbra 06083 PG Italy

Contact: Mr Riccardo Concetti

Job Title: Director of Sales & Marketing

T: + 39 075 801561

F: + 39 075 8000894

E: r.concetti@concetti.com

W: https://www.concetti.com/

Condepols S.A.

Avda. Iberoamérica, 35 Alcalá La Real

Jaén 23680

Spain

Contact: Mr Luis Gómez

Job Title: Commercial Director

E: luis.gomez@condepols.es

W: www.condepols.es

Manufactures and commercialises big bags made of polypropylene to store or transport merchandise ranging from 500 to 2000kg, with one or four lifting points. Also manufacture liners in polyethylene or polypropylene 'Dbulk' for maritime containers to store or transport merchandise in bulk. All the products manufactured are food approved.

ConductixWampfler Americas

10102 F Street Omaha Nebraska NE 68127

USA

Contact: Mr Mark Schechinger

Job Title: Senior Engineered Product Specialist

T: + 1 402 952 9383

F: + 1 402 339 9627

E: mark.schechinger@ conductix.com

W: www.conductix.us

Mobile Electrification systems: Motorized reels, cable festoon systems, cable chains, slip ring assemblies (including hazardous duty), and pendant or radio remote controls. Conductix Wampfler is a global leader in the electrification of rail mounted equipment and bulk handling equipment involved in the storage and handling of all types agricultural products.

ConductixWampfler GmbH

Rheinstrasse 27 + 33

Weil am Rhein 79576 Germany

Job Title:

T: + 49 7621 662 0

F: + 49 7621 662 144

E: info.de@conductix.com

W: www.conductix.com

Conductix-Wampfler’s core competency is in the development, production, consulting, and installation of tailor made, engineered solutions like festoon systems, conductor rails, slip ring assemblies or spring and motorized cable reels that provide energy supply and data transmission for moving

machinery. Other equipment/services: Energy & Data Transmission Systems.

Conservatek Industries, Inc.

498 North Loop 336 East Conroe Texas

77301

USA

Contact: Ms Nita Bailey

Job Title: Marketing

T: + 1 936 539 1747

F: + 1 936 539 5355

E: nbailey@conservatek.com

W: www.conservatek.com

Designs, fabricates and installs aluminium domes and aluminium roof structures for use on tanks of various shapes and sizes. Typical applications include bulk storage enclosures.

Continental Construction (Memphis)

5646 Shelby Oaks Drive Memphis Tennessee 38134

USA

Contact: Mr Brian Morphis

Job Title: Marketing

T: + 1 901 382 4070

F: + 1 901 388 2534

E: mail@continentalconst.com

W: www.continentalconst.com

Heavy Industrial Contractor for Foundations, Silos, Conveying, and Unloading. Call (901)382-4070 or go to www.continentalconst.com for more information.

Continental Conveying Solutions

Breslauer Strasse 14 Northeim

D-37154

Germany

Contact: Ms Barbara Kiekenap

Job Title: Marketing Communications EMEA

T: + 49 5551 702 1651

E: barbara.kiekenap@ continental.com

W: www.continental-industry.com

We offer a wide range of products, services and technologies for

mining and industrial applications. Our full-service capabilities include planning and commissioning, technical advice, training, digital monitoring and on-site maintenance for the life of the conveyor operation.

Conveyor Dynamics, Inc.

3633 Alderwood Avenue Bellingham Washington 98225

USA

Contact: Mr Andrew Jennings

Job Title: President

T: + 1 360 671 2200

E: finance@cvdyn.com

W: https://www.cvdyn.com/ CDI designs the longest, strongest, and most advanced belt conveyor systems in the world. Last year we commissioned the world's longest belt conveyor: a 27km conveyor in South Africa. We specialize in detailed mechanical design, software development, and control system.

Cooper Marine & Timberlands

24371 Saxson Ct Daphne AL 36526

USA

Contact: Mr Windell Landry

Job Title: Senior Vice President

T: +1 225 362-6633

E: tope.landry@icloud.com

Cotecna Inspection SA

58, rue de la Terrassière Geneva 1207

Switzerland

Contact: Ms Coline Quinty

Job Title: Operations & Marketing

Officer

T: +41 22 849 78 44

E: Communication@cotecna.com

W: www.cotecna.com/

CPS Projects (Pty) Ltd

KZN 4023

South Africa

Contact: Mr Banzi Majola

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 27 31 466 4396

F: + 27 31 466 4399

E: banzi@cpsprojects.co.za

W: cpsprojects.co.za

Affiliated with CPS Projects Pty and Salzgitter SA Pty in South Africa, Portquip Pty provides mechanical shiploaders, grabs and truck loaders and unloaders.

CRS - Container Rotation Systems Pty Ltd

18 Sleigh Place Wetherill Park Sydney NSW 2164

Australia

Contact: Mr Murray Bridle

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 61 0412469549

E: sales@Rotainer.com

W: www.Rotainer.com

CRS specialises in the design and manufacture of Container Rotators and specialised rotatable heavy duty containers.

CSSC Huahai Marine Equipment Co., Ltd

18th Floor 3255 Zhou Jia Zui Road

Shanghai 200093

China

Contact: Mr Lian Zhou Yang

Job Title: Business Development Manager

T: + 86 21 6539 8257

F: + 86 21 6539 7400

E: info@tts-huahai.com

CST Covers 498 N Loop 336 E Conroe Texas 77301 USA

Contact: Mrs Kimberly Mathis

Job Title: Global Marketing Director

T: + 1 713 351-3769

F: + 1 936 539 5355

E: kmathis@cstindustries.com

W: www.cstcovers.com

Designs, manufactures and installs large (30m to over 145m diameter) clear span aluminium domes for covering storage systems of all types. Conveyor penetrations and support can be all part of the roof design. Each dome is custom designed to the site and customer specific requirements worldwide. Cost competitive and virtually maintenance free as aluminium does not rust, rot or solar degrade.

CST Storage

903 E 104th Street, Suite 900 Kansas City MO 64131 USA

Contact: Mr David Wheat

Job Title: Director

T: + 1 913 621 3700

F: + 1 913 621 2145

E: sales@cst-storage.com

W: www.cstindustries.com

Columbian TecTank is the leading manufacturer of bolted steel, and factory welded storage tanks for the dry bulk market. Columbian TecTank is proud to introduce a new coating -Trico-Bond EP™, a highperformance, factory-applied, thermally-cured, highly-engineered modified epoxy powder coating.

Dana Motion Systems Italia S.r.l. – Fluid Power Division

Via Giulio Natta 1

Reggio Emilia 42124

Italy

Contact: Ms Monica Messori

Job Title: Global Product Marketing Manager

T: + 49 6172 102 450

F: + 49 6172 102 8807

E: monica.messori@dana.com

W: www.dana-industrial.com

CRS Rotorcon for grain handling.

T: + 44 7866 197533

E: Matthew.forrest@ mining.komatsu

W: https://mining.komatsu/ Previously known as Joy Global and Continental Conveyor Ltd. Capabilities range from manufacturing of individual conveyor components to full project design and execution, with over 100 years’ experience.

Konecranes Port SolutionsKonecranes GmbH

Forststrasse 16

Düsseldorf

D-40597

Germany

Contact: Mr Giuseppe Di Lisa

Job Title: Sales & Marketing

Director

T: + 49 211 7102 3771

F: + 49 211 7102 3651

E: ps.info@konecranes.com

W: www.konecranes.com

FOR GREATER BULK HANDLING

PRODUCTIVITY

Reach out and grab it with ecoefficient Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane technology. Depending on site and operating conditions, our four-rope grab cranes, also available as railmounted portal and floating cranes, achieve handling capacities of up to 2,000 tph in continuousduty bulk handling. Our broad range of products with their smart crane features is supported by dedicated planning and consultancy services and backed by a global service network.

Kröger Greifertechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Steinheide 1-9

Sonsbeck

D-47665

Germany

Contact: Mr Ralf Sand

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 49 2838 37 0

F: + 49 2838 37 39

E: info@kroeger-greifertechnik.de

W: www.kroeger-greifertechnik.deKRÖGER Greifertechnik is one of the worldwide leading grab systems manufacturers.

KRÖGER grabs are successfully used at maritime and inland ports for bulk handling, in warehouses and at industrial or handling sites; as well as in cranes on ships or dredgers for gravel extraction, in excavation diggers, for demolition and waste incineration, in steel mills and in the timber industry.

Lachenmeier

Monsun A/S

Coriolisvej 1

Sønderborg

DK-6400

Denmark

Contact: Mr Chrisitan Petersen

Job Title: Sales Director

T: + 45 74 42 24 64

F: + 45 74 43 04 04

E: mail@lachenmeiermonsun.com

W: www.lachenmeiermonsun.com

Laidig Systems Inc

14535 Dragoon Trail

Mishawaka Indiana IN 46544

USA

Contact: Mr Mike Schuster

Job Title: VP of Sales

T: + 1 574 256 0204

E: sales@laidig.com

W: www.laidig.com

Laidig Systems Inc, manufactures

custom engineered storage and reclaim systems for tough, hard to handle materials and whole grains. Such materials include soybean meal, other grain meals, whole grains, wood chips, sawdust, and recycled materials.

Langston Companies Inc.

PO Box 60 Memphis Tennessee 38101-0060

USA

Contact: Mr Bob Langston

Job Title: President

T: + 1 901 774 4440

F: + 1 901 942 5402

E: blangston@langstonbag.com

W: www.langstonbag.com

Lawrence Industries, Inc.

2921 Easat 400 South Columbia City Indiana 46725

USA

Contact: Mr Kerry McAtee

Job Title: Sales Engineer

T: + 1 260 432 9693

E: kmcatee@ lawrenceindustriesnow.com

W: www.lawrenceindustriesnow. com

Lawrence Industries, Inc. is a supplier of industrial lining materials that improve bulk material flow in silos, bins, and bunkers. TIVAR 88 is a primary material that is used to eliminate bridging, arching and ratholing. Lawrence Industries designs and fabricates.

LD Ports & Logistics

45A Club Street Singapore 069422

Singapore

Contact: Mr Mathieu Muzeau

Job Title: CEO

T: + 33 6 73 99 85 06

E: Mathieu.muzeau@ldpl.com

W: www.ldpl.com

Legacy Building Solutions, Inc.

19500 County Road 142 South Haven Minnesota 55382-9240

USA

Contact: Ms Ashley Welker

Job Title: Marketing Manager

T: + 1 320 258 0518

E: marketing@ egacybuildingsolutions.com

W: www.legacybuildingsolutions. com

Legacy structures harness the power of corrosion resistance, natural light, and a faster installation process for an increase in ROI. Custom engineered to spec, worldwide installation, built in half the time, warrantied in corrosive environments. Legacy Building Solutions, customized for your needs.

Librawerk Maschinenfabrik GmbH

Vossenkamp 1

Braunschweig

Lower Saxony

D-38104

Germany

Contact: Mr Rolf Klein

Job Title: Owner

T: + 49 531 370980

F: + 49 531 3709888

E: info@librawerk.de

W: https://www.librawerk.de/en/ home.html

Fully automatic and semiautomatic bagging units for almost all kinds of bulk goods. Big bag filling machines with a weighing range of up to 2,000kg, with

capacities from 5 to 60 bags/hour.

Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH

Liebherrstr. 1

Rostock 18147

Germany

Contact: Ms Monika Schedler

Job Title: Head of Marketing

T: + 43 50809 41725

F: + 43 50809 41447

E: maritime.cranes@liebherr.com

W: www.liebherr.com

With over 1,600 machines delivered in more than 100 countries Liebherr mobile harbour crane offers today a range of 7 models (42 - 308 tonnes capacity), providing ideal solutions for the efficient handling of containers, bulk, general cargo and heavy lifts.

Lion Bulk Handling b.v.

Macawber Engineering, Inc

1829 Clydesdale Street Maryville TN 37801-3796

USA

Contact: Mr Dean Wicks

Job Title: VP Business

Development

T: + 1 800 433 2213

F: + 1 865 984 5286

E: webinquiry@macawber.com

W: www.macawber.com

Designing and manufacturing lowvelocity pneumatic conveying systems to solve your conveying needs, especially when your material is difficult to handle. With thousands of materials conveyed in virtually every industry, Macawber has remained X to its core business for 40 years with proven capability and expertise to create systems that are not only reliable and efficient but also cost-effective to operate and maintain.

Mack Manufacturing Inc

PO Box 1559 7205 Bellingrath Road

Theodore Alabama 36582

USA

Contact: Mr Matthew A. Davidson

Job Title: Vice President -

elevator and mechanical conveyor. Operating from barges up to capesize ships, to 3000 tph. Shipunloaders and shiploaders operating successfully in ports around the world.

Marco –Continental Manufacturing Company

2275 Cassens Ct. Ste. 105 St Louis MO 63026

USA

Contact: Mr Trevor Park

Job Title: General Manager

T: + 1 636 680 2031

F: + 1 636 680 2037

E: info@marcosolutions.net

W: https://marcosolutions.net/

Martin Engineering

1 Martin Place Neponset Illinois IL 61345 USA

Contact: Mr Greg Milroy

Job Title: Customer Service

Manager

T: + 1 309 852 2384 ext 214

Maschinen und Mühlenbau Erhard Muhr GmbH

Grafenstraße 27 Brannenburg

D-83098

Germany

Contact: Mr David Fichtmüller

Job Title: Graphic Designer/ Marketing Assistant

T: + 49 8034 9072 66

E: david.fichtmueller@muhr.com

W: www.muhr.com

MUHR offers a wide range of high quality Bulk Loading Systems (for open and closed, dust-free loading), Loading Spout Positioners, Pneumatical Docking Devices and even Railcar Dumping Systems for economical unloading of trains with open railcars.

Maschinen-und Industriebau Feld GmbH

Winkelfeld 3-7

Oer-Erkenschwick

D-45739

Germany

Contact: Mr Andreas Renner

Job Title: Executive Director

T: + 49 2368 98 89 0

F: + 49 2368 98 8927

E: info@maschinenbau-feld.de

W: www.maschinenbau-feld.de

Global Headquarters

Cypresbaan 14

Capelle aan den Ijssel

Zuid-Holland 2908 LT

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Marcel van Rangelrooij

Job Title: CEO

T: + 31 180 440 720

F: + 31 180 516 064

E: info@lionbulkhandling.com

W: www.lionbulkhandling.com

Listenow GmbH & Co.

Dieselstrasse 21 Rutesheim 71277

Germany

Contact: Mr Carsten Lohr

Job Title:

T: + 49 7152 50900

F: + 49 7152 509050

E: c.lohr@listenow.com

W: www.listenow.com

Loading equipment from 2002000mm and length up to 24m, loading tubes - patented - PU flex, loading tubes of many materials, filter for loading equipment, electric rope winches, bellow expansion joints, collars, hoses, folding stairways, transport racks.

Loibl Förderanlagen GmbH

Arberstr. 40 Straubing 94315

Germany

Contact: Mr Arnd Benninghoff

Job Title: Chief Sales Officer/CSO

T: + 49 9421 9256 0

F: + 49 9421 9256 25

E: arnd.benninghoff@loiblgroup.com

W: www.loibl-group.com

Loibl is a leading global supplier and manufacturer of customised conveying solutions for bulk materials, from individual components to complex systems. Decades of experience and comprehensive knowledge about the physical requirements of all types of bulk materials make Loibl an essential partner in the development of customised solutions for a wide range of industries and applications.

Marketing

T: + 1 251 653 9999

F: + 1 251 653 1365

E: sales@MackMfg.com

W: www.mackmfg.com

A leader in designing and building heavy-duty high performance grapples and clamshell buckets since 1942. We are dedicated to supplying our customers with the right attachment for their application. Quality and reliability are trademarks of Mack grapples and buckets.

Mantsinen Group Ltd Oy

Välikankaantie 3

Ylämylly

FIN-80400

Finland

Contact: Mr Asko Kinnunen

Job Title: Area Sales Director

T: + 358 20 755 1230

E: asko.kinnunen@mantsinen.com

W: www.mantsinen.com

MANTSINEN builds the largest hydraulic material handling machines and cranes in the world and supplies them through an extensive dealer network worldwide. MANTSINEN also provides large scale logistic services in Finland and Russia. We are a family owned company with over 550 employees in Finland, Russia and Sweden. Our company is headquartered in Liperi, Finland where we have also our production facilities. Our heart has been beating to port and terminal logistics since 1963.

Maquinas Condor SA

Av Dos Estados 1383

Porto Alegre RS 90200-001

Brazil

Contact: Mr André Meyer da Silva

Job Title: Director

T: + 55 51 2104 3388

F: + 55 51 2104 3345

E: andre@maquinascondor.com.br

W: www.maquinascondor.com.br

Founded 1959. Engineers and manufactures complete systems for solid bulk materials handling ports and terminals. Equipment range includes pneumatic grain unloading, continuous shiploading, bulk stacking, reclaiming, belt coveyor, bucket

F: + 1 800 814 1553

E: rickf@martin-eng.com

W: www.martin-eng.com

Supplier of conveyor components, flow aids, safety products and training to make bulk material handling cleaner, safer and more productive.

Martin Engineering GmbH

In der Rehbach 14 Walluf Hessen

D-65396

Germany

Contact: Mr Oliver Kämpfer

Job Title: Sales Manager DACH

T: + 49 6123 9782 - 19

F: + 49 6123 75533

E: info@martin-eng.de

W: www.martin-eng.de

Conveyor Inspection (WTB) Safety training seminars, Remote Monitoring, Conveyor equipment, belt cleaners, belt tracking systems, impact cradles, sealing systems, dust containment and filtering systems, air cannons, silo cleaning services.

Martin

Engineering South Africa

PO Box 12696

Leraatsfontein 1038

South Africa

Contact: Mr Fanie Prinsloo

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 27 13 656 5135

F: + 27 13 656 5129

E: faniep@martin-eng.com

W: www.martin-eng.co.za

Installation & Maintenance of belt cleaners, sealing systems, impact support, belt tracking, air-cannons, screen vibrators, silo cleaning, service contracts, Martin Engineering Service Group - MESG

S Class air supported conveyors, Inertial Flow chutes.

Matrix PDM Engineering

5100 E Skelly Drive Suite 100 Tulsa OK 74135 USA

Contact: Ms Lesley Windler

Job Title: Marketing Manager

T: + 1 918 838 8822

E: lwindler@matrixservicecompany.c

om W: www.matrixpdm.com

Matrix PDM Engineering delivers complete design-build services to the grain industry for 35 years. From greenfield facilities, retrofits, and expansions our services include Owner’s Engineer, multidiscipline engineering, fabrication, construction, marine and dock expertise, silo design and inspection and control systems integration.

MegaDome® Buildings by Harnois

1044 Prinicipale St-Thomas Saint-Thomas Quebec J0K 3L0

Canada

Contact: Ms Noémie Harnois

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator

T: + 1 450 756 1041

F: + 1 450 756 8389

E: N.Harnois@harnois.com

W: www.megadomebuildings.com

MegaDome® Buildings, a division of Harnois Industries. Our mission is to be a leader in design and manufacture innovative steel structures.

Our engineered buildings meet the needs of the agricultural, industrial and municipal sectors.

MegaRoller

17 Murphy Street

O’Connor Canberra

WA 6163

Australia Contact: Mr Rickus Strauss

Job Title: Sales & Marketing Manager

T: + 61 4 1629 6950

E: info@megaroller.co.za

W: www.megaroller.com.au

Merrick Industries

10 Arthur Drive

Lynn Haven

FL 32444

USA

Contact: Mr Erik Nolte

Job Title: General Manager

T: + 1 850 265 3611

F: + 1 850 265 9768

E: info@merrick-inc.com

W: www.merrick-inc.com

Invented dynamic weighing in 1908 and has been operating continuously ever since. Offer carbon and stainless steel belt scales, weigh belt feeders, loss-inweight feeders, volumetric feeders, flow meters and microprocessor controls. The company is focused on the dynamic weighing of powders, granules, pellets and liquids while in motion. Products are supplied worldwide and can be used in batching, continuous weighing and continuous feedrate control applications.

Metso Brasil Industria e Comercio Ltda.

Av. Independencia, 2,500 Eden Sorocaba Sao Paulo

18087-050

Brazil

Contact: Mr John Cullen

Job Title: Global Marketing

(Global Publications)

T: + 55 15 2102 1762

E: john.cullen@metso.com

Metso Outotec USA, Inc.

Bulk Materials Handling 2715 Pleasant Valley Road York

PA 17402

USA

Contact: Mr Tom Lippencott

Job Title: Senior Sales Manager, USA

T: + 1 412 999 8552

F: + 1 717 849 7148

E: Tom.Lippencott@mogroup.com

W: www.mogroup.com

Products: Railcar and Barge Pullers, Railcar Dumpers and Positioners, Grab & Equilibrium

Unloaders, En-Masse Conveyors, Ship Trimmers, Throwers, Railcar Indexers, Barge Haul Systems, Breasting Winches, Apron Feeders

Brand Names: Stephens-Adamson, McNally Wellman, PECO, Nolan HCM, MKT, Mead Morrison, McDowell Wellman, NICO

Meyland NV

Vaartkant 3

Adegem 9991

Belgium

Contact: Mr Tim van Parys

Job Title:

T: + 32 9 376 76 00

E: tim.vanparys@meyland.be

Mideco Jia Pty Ltd

Factory 2/63-71 Bayfield Rd East

Bayswater North Victoria

3153

Australia

Contact: Mr Melton White

Job Title: Director

T: + 61 3 8873 0200

E: sales@midecohse.com

W: www.midecohse.com

Mideco is an Australian owned, designer and manufacturer of dust and air pollution control systems with headquarters in Melbourne, Victoria. Mideco have developed industry leading equipment for dust control including innovationsBurnley® Baffles and Bat Booth®.

Midwest International Standard Products, Inc.

105 Stover Road/ PO Box 438 Charlevoix MI 49720-0438

USA

Contact: Mr Walter Pair

Job Title: President and CEO

T: + 1 231 547 4000

F: + 1 231 547 9453

E: sales@midwestinternational.com

W: www.midwestmagic.com

Midwest International’s specialized Vacupac™ Bustle Filters, velocity reduction modules, and vented low velocity trimming spoons make loading of grains into barges and ocean going vessels simple and dust free. Available in multiple configurations and sized to handle up to 100,000 bushels per hour, these devices can be adapted to an existing telescoping spout, or supplied as a complete telescoping solution.c

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

201 Industrial Drive Delmont PA 15626

USA

Contact: Mr Edward Zibert

Job Title: Project Development Manager

T: + 1 724 468 7031

F: + 1 724 468 4044

E: e.zibert@mcam.com

W: https://www.mcam.com/na-en/

With more than 40 years experience, MCAM’s SystemTIVAR® Engineering designs, fabricates and installs lining systems worldwide for use in hoppers, chutes, bins, dump bodies, railcars, ships, etc., featuring industryleading low coefficient of friction, abrasion-resistant TIVAR® 88 family of products.

Mole Master Services Corporation™

27815 State Route 7 Marietta Ohio

45750

USA

Contact: Mr Michael Bailey

Job Title: General Manager

T: + 1 740 374 6726

F: + 1 740 374 5908

E: mbailey@molemaster.com

W: www.molemaster.com

Silo, bin, bunker, transport and process vessel cleanout & unclogging services and equipment. Pipe cleaning, Vacuum services, Dry ice Blasting, Media Blasting, Silo structural inspection services and facility cleaning.

Monolithic

177 Dome Park Place Italy Texas 76651

USA

Contact: Mr Michael South

Job Title: General Manager

T: + 1 972 483 7423

E: sales@monolithic.com

W: www.monolithic.com

Motherwell Automation

10 Sangiorgio Court

Osborne Park

Perth WA 6017

Australia

Contact: Ms Mariska Van Der

Westhuisen

Job Title: Internal Sales & Marketing Administrator

T: + 61 8 9212 4444

E: sales@motherwell.net.au

W: www.motherwell.net.au

Motherwell Automation is a dynamic Perth-based company that has built an excellent reputation for providing, in partnership with world leading manufacturers, leading edge Industrial Automation, Control and Information Technology products and solutions to the Australian market for over 30 years.

MRS Greifer GmbH

Talweg 15-17

Helmstadt-Bargen

D-74921

Germany

Contact: Mr Peter Koerting

Job Title:

T: + 49 7263 9129 20

F: + 49 7263 9129 12

E: export@mrs-greifer.de

W: www.mrs-greifer.de

Approaching 50 years experience in producing all types of grabs. The company's product range extends from mechanical grabs, also radio-controlled, to hydraulic and electro-hydraulic grabs with motor drive. Besides excellent after-sales service, MRS provide spare parts from stock.

Mühlen Sohn GmbH & Co. KG

Blaustein

D-89134

Germany

Contact: Mr Thomas Klein

Job Title: Head of Sales Fluitex

T: + 49 7304 801 143

F: + 49 151 15192754

E: info@muehlen-sohn.de

W: www.muehlen-sohn.de Mühlen Sohn GmbH & Co. KG is one of the leading suppliers of fluidising fabrics and looks back to a success story since 1880 which means over 140 years of weaving experience. Fluitex® air slide fabrics for pneumatic loading and unloading systems, airslides for pneumatic conveying, storage and homogenising silos, discharging cones, fly ash handling systems.

Muller Beltex BV

Tochtweg 1 Pijnacker

2642 AP

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Lars Muller

Job Title:

T: + 31 15369 5444

F: + 31 15369 7864

E: info@mullerbeltex.com

W: www.mullerbeltex.com

Other Equipment: Elevators. Specialists in elevator components,

buckets belts ATEX conform safety monitoring equipment. Design engineering and problem solving. Elevator belt bolt hole punching up to 2000 mm width Specialist in abrasion resistant polyurethane liners.

MWI Silo Systems Inc.

5001 Rd. 104 N. Easthope Perth East Wellesley Ontario N0B 2T0

Canada

Contact: Ms Jacqueline Gingerich

Job Title:

T: + 1 519 656 2341

E: jacqueline@mwisilo.com

W: http://mwisilo.com

Nantong Rainbow Heavy Machineries Co.,Ltd.

NO.88,Rongsheng Road(chenqiao), Nantong Marine Equipment

Industrial Zone

Nantong Jiangsu

China

Contact: Mr Julien Zhu

Job Title: Brand Promotion

T: + 86 513 8010 1000

E: genma@rainbowco.com.cn

W: www.genmasolution.com

Natural Grabs

Toros Caddesi Fethi bey sokak no

11

NAVCO (National Air Vibrator Co)

PO Box 40563 Houston TX 77240-0563

USA

Contact: Mr Trey Gros

Job Title: Technical Sales

Manager

T: + 1 832 467 3636

F: + 1 832 467 3800

E: trey@navco.us

W: www.navco.us

Manufacturer of high quality, industrial grade air vibrators and vibratory equipment. NAVCO is the leading expert in material flow solution using industrial vibrators and vibratory equipment.

Nectar Group Ltd

No 1 Ashton Gate Ashton Road Harold Hill Romford Essex

RM3 8UF

UK

Contact: Mr Steven Windrim

Job Title: Business Development Manager

T: + 44 1708 386 555

F: + 44 1708 386 665

E: commercialteam@nectar.co.uk

W: www.nectargroup.co.uk

Nectar is involved in handling bulk commodities such as cereals and fertilizers in ports and/or inland locations. Involvement ranges from positioning of mobile bagging machines for spot cargoes to long term projects including terminal management and storage and logistics solutions.

Natural Business Center Maltepe

Istanbul

Turkey

Contact: Cpt Hayrettin Yakut

Job Title:

T: + 90 216 380 60 03

F: + 90 216 380 65 59

E: sales@naturalgrab.com

W: www.naturalgrab.com/

NEDCRANES BV

Duikerweg 30-32

Portnumber: 1187-1189

Waalwijk

5145 NV

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Arno Koolen

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 31 6 120 80 446

E: ako@nedcranes.de

W: https://nedcranes.com/

Precia-Molen Nederland BV

Franse Akker 1

Breda

4824 AL

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Frédéric Felten

Job Title: Export Manager

T: + 31 76 524 2510

F: + 31 76 522 8039

E: export@preciamolen.nl

W: www.preciamolen.nl

For almost 150 years Precia Molen is specialized in industrial weighing equipment such as weighbridges, hopperscales, baggingscales, platformscales, truckdumpers etc.

PREMIER TECH

Premier Tech World Headquarters

1, avenue Premier Rivière-du-Loup (QC)

Quebec

G5R 6C1 CA

Canada

Contact: Mr Chakim Belrhali

Job Title: Marketing Director

T: + 1 418 867-8883

E: belc3@premiertech.com

W: www.ptsystemsautomation. com

Among the largest packaging equipment manufacturers in the world, Premier Tech is committed to creating sustainable solutions that help improve the efficiency of manufacturing facilities in the nutrition, industrial, agricultural and organics market sectors.

Premier Tech Chronos b.v.

Meerheide 40

Eersel

Noord Brabant

5521 DZ

The Netherlands

Contact: Ms Marie-Pier Vallée

Job Title: Communications

Coordinator

T: + 31 497 514 988

E: valm2@premiertech.com

W: www.ptchronos.com

PREMIER TECH CHRONOS (PTC) is recognized worldwide for its innovative and customized packaging, material handling and bulk processing solutions. We are driven by innovation: we

developed several state-of-the-art technologies which are still in the lead today. Our prime objective is to meet your packaging needs in the most creative and efficient way.

Premier Tech Chronos Ltd

Unit 1, Centurion Business Centre Blenheim Industrial Estate Nottingham

Notts NG6 8WN

UK

Contact: Mr Peter Orm

Job Title: General Manager

T: + 44 115 935 1351

F: + 44 115 960 6941

E: info-eu@ptchronos.com

W: www.ptchronos.com

PREMIER TECH CHRONOS (PTC) is recognized worldwide for its innovative and customized packaging, material handling and bulk processing solutions. We are driven by innovation: we developed several state-of-the-art technologies which are still in the lead today. Our prime objective is to meet your packaging needs in the most creative and efficient way.

Procon Engineering Limited

Vestry Estate Otford Road

Sevenoaks

Kent TN14 5EL

UK

Contact: Mr Ian Hall

Job Title:

T: + 44 1732 781 300

F: + 44 1732 781 311

E: joe.naylor@proconeng.com

W: www.proconeng.com

Manufactures belt weighers for process control and trade use in the grain industries. Weighing systems for grain have been produced with capacities as low as 2t/h and as high as 2,000t/h. (In other materials the company has machines as high as 12,000t/h.

Many single sites trade over GBP£100 million per annum over their Procon Inflo trade approved belt weighing systems.

ProStack

Terex Materials Processing

20 Keans Hill Road Campsie Industrial Estate Campsie, Co. Derry

Ulster

BT47 3YT

Northern Ireland

Contact: Mr Declan McErlain

Job Title: Marketing Manager

T: + 44 7864049888

E: declan.mcerlain@terex.com

W: www.terex.com/prostack

ProStack offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to address the needs of the bulk material handling and product stockpiling markets. Key markets and applications include aggregate, mining, recycling, agriculture, ports & terminals and many other bulk material handling industries.

Protan International

PO Box 420 Brakerøya Drammen NO-3002

Norway

Contact: Mr Erik Øyno

Job Title: Direktor Protan

International Roofing

T: + 47 90 51 30 72

E: erik.oyno@protan.no

W: www.protan.no

PSB Inspection

George Stephensonweg 1 Vlaardingen

South-Holland

3133KJ

The Netherlands

Contact: Mrs Peter Bagchus

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 31 10 313 89 08

E: info@psbinspection.com

W: http://psbinspection.com/nl

PT Armada Rock Karunia Transshipment

AIA Central Building 33rd Floor

Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 48 A Jakarta

South Jakarta 12930

Indonesia

Contact: Ms Lisa Witono

Job Title: Manager - Marketing

T: + 62 817 609 8883

F: + 62 21 2525 928

E: enquiry@arktransshipment.com

W: www.ark-transshipment.com

PT. Bando Indonesia

Wisma Hayam Wuruk, 6th floor, Suite 600

Jln. Hayam Wuruk No. 8 Jakarta 10120

Indonesia

Contact: Mr Wahyono Wardiman

Job Title: Conveyor Belt Division

T: + 62 21 3517590

F: + 62 21 3517591

E: conveyor.div@ bandoindonesia.com

W: www.bandoindonesia.com

PT. Bando, established in 1987, is one of the leading automotive and industrial power transmission belt manufacturers in Indonesia. It has one main plant located in Tangerang and its marketing office located in Central Jakarta.

QCA Systems Ltd.

101-6951 72 St

Delta

BC

V4G 0A2

Canada

Contact: Mr Craig Pearce

Job Title: Director, Sales & Marketing

T: + 1 604 908 5835

E: cpearce@qcasystems.com

W: https://qcasystems.com/

QCA Systems is a specialty electrical engineering and integration firm focused on bulk material handling. We partner with owners and OEMs to mitigate project risk by owning design and deployment of Automation, Electrical Power, and Information Systems including Data Analytics which lower project cost and risk.

QML Services

Unit 4, 178 Main Road Speers Point

NSW 2284

Australia

Contact: Mr Steve Maxwell

Job Title: GVice President,

Mining, APAC Sales

T: + 61 2 4908 2222

F: + 61 2 4958 4255

E: qml@qmlservices.com

W: www.qmlservices.com

Quality Handling Systems Pty Ltd

6 Metters Place Wetherill Park Sydney NSW 2164

Australia

Contact: Mr Peter Taylor

Job Title: Project Manager

T: + 61 2 9756 1921

F: + 61 2 9756 4212

E: ptaylor@qhs.com.au

W: www.qhs.com.au

Design and manufacture of sampling equipment and sampling systems. Includes grain inspection conveyor tables, samplers, sample dividers, sample collectors, etc.

Quanergy

433 Lakeside Drive Sunnyvale CA 94085

USA

Contact: Mr Tony Rigoni

Job Title: Director of Industrial Development

T: + 1 408 245 9500

F: + 1 408 245 9503

E: info@quanergy.com

W: https://quanergy.com/

R & S Srl / Roncuzzi - WAM Group

Via del Cmapo Sportiuo 40 Mezzana 48123

Italy

Contact: Ms Sara Zaccarelli

Job Title: Marketing

T: + 39 0535 61 81 11

E: sara.zaccarelli@ wamgroup.com

W: www.roncuzzi.com

Design and build wide range of equipment for bulk handling material. Pneumatic ship unloaders, mechanical ship loaders (bulk and bags), grab loading hoppers (dust free) conveyor belt,

bucket elevators and chain conveyors. Rotary valves, Screw conveyors, diverters, telescopic bellows.

RAM Lifting Technologies

6 Selby Place Stanley Skelmersdale Lancashire

WN8 8EF

UK

Contact: Mr Patrick Draper

Job Title: PR & Communication

T: + 44 1695 556355

F: + 44 1695 556356

E: p.draper@ramspreaders.com

W: www.ramspreaders.com/

Part of the SMAG Group, we are the world's leading lifting accessories suppliers in the bulk cargo industry; providing bulk handling solutions to ports, ships, crane manufacturers, waste-to-energy plants, recycling/scrap handling industries, as well as providing container lifting spreaders.

Rapat Corporation

919 O’Donnell Street Hawley MN 56549-4310 USA

Contact: Mr Justin Koenig

Job Title: Industrial Sales Manager

T: + 1 218 483 3344

E: info@rapat.com

W: www.rapat.com/ Rapidpack

Corporation

Suite 207 Mazaya Tower AA1 Jameirah Lakes Towers Dubai UAE

Contact: Mr Peter Ascot

Job Title: Sales Manager

T: + 9714 445 8336

F: + 9714 445 8337

E: peter@rapidpack.ca W: www.rapidpack.ca

Rapidpack designs, engineers and manufactures state of the art bulk cargo handling machinery for ports, trading houses and shipping companies around the world.

RBL REI

15 rue du Moulin des Landes

BP 50159 - Saint-Sylvain-d’Anjou

Cedex Verrieres en Anjou

49481

France

Contact: Mr David Nirefois

Job Title: Ports Terminals Sector

Manager

T: + 33 2 41 21 19 40

F: + 33 2 41 21 19 59

E: d.nirefois@rblrei-france.com

W: www.rblrei-france.com

RBL-REI France

140 bis rue de Rennes

Paris Cedex 14

75006

France

Contact: Mr David Nirefois

Job Title: Project Manager

T: + 33 2 41 21 13 82 (dct) / + 33

2 41 21 19 40

F: + 33 2 41 21 19 59

E: d.nirefois@rblrei-france.com

W: www.rblrei-france.com

Designs, builds and supplies

continuous bulk handling belt conveyor systems and associated equipment, stackers up to 10,000 tph, reclaimers up to 15,000 tph and shiploaders up to 3,000 tph.

RC Inspection B.V

Gustoweg 66 Rotterdam

NL 3029

The Netherlands

Contact: Ms Birgit Bender

Job Title: Sales and Marketing Manager

T: + 31 610 742 140 / + 31 10

425 0237

E: Birgit.Bender@rcinspection.com

W: www.rc-inspection.com/

REEL Alesa AG

Max Hogger-Strasse 6

Zurich CH - 8048

Switzerland

Contact: Mr Jose Cantillo

Job Title: General Manager

T: + 41 44 435 33 33

E: Info-REEL-Alesa-ch@ reel-alesa.com

W: www.reel-alesa.com/

REEL MÖLLER design, develop and manufacture pneumatic conveying and storage solutions for the mining industry and for an expanding range of adjacent industries.

We have substantial know-how in the field of pneumatic conveying engineering, and our R&D team has attained many protected patents and licences. This enables us to provide industryleading performance and reliability within the transportation and storage of fine-grained, mineral bulk materials across industries.

REEL Möller

GmbH

Haderslebener Straße 7

Pinneberg 25421

Germany

Contact: Mrs Martina Kauder

Job Title: Marketing and

Communication

T: + 49 4101 788 312

E: martina.kauder@reelmoeller.com

W: www.reel-moeller.com

REEL is a global leader in delivering complex and robust lifting and handling equipment to sectors where safety and reliability are major concerns. As an integrated engineering company,

we design, manufacture, commission and maintain highperformance solutions adapted to everevolving markets and client requirements.

REMA TIP TOP AG

Gruber Straße 65 Poing

Bavaria

D-85586

Germany

Contact: Dr Dominik Kramer

Job Title: Head of Corporate

Development

T: + 49 8121 707 10100

F: + 49 8121 707 10100

E: info@tiptop.de

W: www.rema-tiptop.com

World leader in high-quality conveyor maintenance, wear protection and corrosion prevention. Provides products, accessories, technical consultancy and customized problem solving solutions in over 150 countries. Equipment range - rubber linings for wear protection; rubber repair material for conveyor belts; pulley laggings; corrosion protection linings; coating and bonding systems.

REPA Convdcleyor Equipment B.V.

Fluorietweg 28

Alkmaar

Noord Holland 1812 RR

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Richard van der Laan

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 31 251 70 02 52

E: sales@repa-ce.com

W: www.repa-ce.com/ Conveyor Belts,Rollers,Pulleys,Frames,Trackin g systems.

Representaciones Alfredo Brand y Cia. Ltda.

Casilla

Robson Handling Technology Ltd

Coleford Road

Darnall Sheffield

S9 5PA

UK

Contact: Mr Tris Young

Job Title: Marketing Manager

T: + 44 114 244 4221

F: + 44 114 243 3066

E: youngt@robson.co.uk

W: www.robson.co.uk

RHC Deutschland GmbH

Am Taennele 6 Senden-Aufheim Bayern

D-89250

Germany

Contact: Mr Rolf Hofmann Job

CEO

49 174 2050 164

+ 49 7307 253 39 E: rolf.hofmann@rhcdeutschland.de W: www.rhc-deutschland.com/ RHC is a German company with engineering and manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia.

RIKON A/S

Tvaika Street 68b

AS – Joint Stock Company

Riga

LV-1034

Latvia

Contact: Mr Inal Akhba

Job Title: Council Chairman

T: + 371 29 29 9992

F: + 371 67393828

E: rikon@rikon.lv

W: www.rikon.lv

A/S RIKON manufactures portal slewing and gantry cranes, parts of cranes, grabs, spreaders. A/S RIKON makes handling devices, overhead cranes and other steel structures, provides services for installation, commissioning and handling portal cranes, gantry cranes and various other port equipment.

Design and Manufacture and Install Bulk Handling Systems including Belt, Screw and Chain Conveyors, Elevators, Hoppers, Vibros and Feeders. Steelwork and Supports. Individual units or Turn Key Projects.

Ronin System Solutions

No 1 Nobel Avenue

Modderfontein

Johannesburg Gauteng

1645

South Africa

Contact: Mr Ferdinand Meyer

Job Title: Sales and Marketing

Executive, Ronin Group

T: + 27 11 608 3666

F: + 27 11 608 4679

E: ferdi@thisisronin.com

W: www.thisisronin.com

Ronin System Solutions supplies

Bulk Inventory management solutions, analytical grading equipment and services to the Southern African Grain Handling Industry. We provide Cargo Monitoring, Bulk Audits, Portside and Marine services on hard Commodities. We promote our laser Inventory Systems Worldwide.

Royal Haskoning

DHV PO Box 8520

Rotterdam

3009 AM

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Johan Pruisken

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

E:

j.pruisken@royalhaskoning.com

W: www.royalhaskoningdhv.com/ With knowledge and experience in the development of modern ports and (un)loading, transport and storage systems, high quality advice and comprehensive project management is provided in the field of grain and other dry bulk handling. Clients' objectives vary from increasing capacity, operational efficiency and handling speed to shifting from road to rail or inland water transport. From pre-investment studies and conceptual design to construction management, practical, sustainable and cost-effective engineering solutions are offered.

Rubb Buildings Ltd

Dukesway Team Valley Trading Estate Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE11 0QE

UK

Contact: Ms Clare Wilson

Job Title: Marketing Director

T: + 44 191 482 2211

F: + 44 191 482 2516

E: info@rubb.co.uk

W: https://www.rubbuk.com/ Designs, manufactures and installs bulk storage and general storage buildings from 3m span to 100m span. Supply structures for storage of all types of cargo, from coal and grain to salt. The structures are totally prefabricated and relocatable, are maintenance free and the fabric has a life expectancy of up to 25 years depending on usage.

Rud Chains

12 Commerce Place Larapinta Brisbane

QLD 4110

Australia

Contact: Mr John Burroughs

Technology to move the world

Recognized worldwide for our quality, we are committed to advancing the goals of ESG by providing durable, low-maintenance equipment that ensures unparalleled reliability, along with tangible environmental bene昀ts such as reduced airborne dust, lower noise, and superior operating ef昀ciency. Our mission extends beyond manufacturing - we actively strive to reduce waste, contain contaminants, and continually improve our manufacturing processes for greater ef昀ciency and environmental responsibility.

Choose TMSA for technologically advanced, environmentally conscious bulk handling solutions that don’t compromise performance.

Brazil

Porto Alegre, RS

Belo Horizonte, MG

São Paulo, SP

Argentina

Buenos Aires

Follow us on

www.tmsa.ind.br

Topcon Technology Ltd

Cirencester Road

Minchinhampton Stroud

Gloucestershire

GL6 9BH

UK

Contact: Mr N Wood

Job Title: Business Development Manager

T: + 44 1453 733300

F: + 44 1453 733322

E: nwood@topcon.com

W: www.rdstec.com

RDS specialises in the design and manufacture of electronic instrumentation including onboard weighing systems for loaders operating in grain and animal feed applications enhancing operational efficiency. The range includes the Weighlog a10 , Weighlog 200 and Loadmaster series.

Trac SA

Av. 25 de mayo 3900

Rosario 2000

Argentina

Contact: Mr Gabriel Di Capua

Job Title: Tech. Manager

T: + 54 341 4562580

E: ingenieria@tracsa.com.ar

W: www.tracsa.com.ar

Tramco Europe

Saltend Hull HU12 8DZ

UK

Contact: Mr Dave Fanthorpe

Job Title: General Manager

T: + 44 1482 782 666/ + 44 7813 800251

F: + 44 1482 793 920

E: sales@tramcoeurope.co.uk

W: www.tramceurope.com

A global leader in bulk material handling, TRAMCO EUROPE LTD produce a complete line of high quality, robust, fully ATEX certified enclosed conveyors including TramrollTM, JetBeltTM, Bulk-FloTM, the Model G, Model RB, and Bucket Elevators.

Transship LTD

Marazlievskaya Str, 8

Odessa 65014

Ukraine

Contact: Mr Eugene Mashtakov

Job Title:

T: + 380 482 33 33 32

F: + 38 482 34 74 07

E: e.mashtakov@transship.ua

W: http://transship.ua

Triodetic

10 Didak Drive

Arnprior Ontario K7S 0C3

Canada

Contact: Mr Luis Gattorno

Job Title: V.P. Global Dome

Operations

T: + 1 613 623 3434 ext. 2272

F:

1 613 622 4003

E: lgattorno@triodetic.com

W: www.triodetic.com

Designs, manufactures and installs unique enclosed storage systems for all kinds of bulk materials, including the high capacity Space Frame domes and barrel vaults.

TSP Korea

301 Yeonghwa B/D 149 Seongdeokjung-gil Engineering dept.

Seoul

04777

South Korea

Contact: Mr Baiksoo Han

Job Title: President

T: + 82 1037142274

F: + 82 24618084

E: bshan@han-corp.com

Tsubakimoto Bulk Systems Corp.

Ryokuchieki Building 7F, 2-4-1, Terauchi, Toyonaka

Osaka

561-0872

Japan

Contact: Mr Shigetoh Nakajima

Job Title: Overseas Business Dept.

T: + 81 6 6862 2329

F: + 81 6 6862 8516

E: tbs-sales@gr.tsubakimoto.co.jp

W: https://tsubakimoto.com/tbs/ Produces bulk handling systems equipment, bucket, flow and pan conveyors.

UK Bagging

62 Buttfield Lane Howden Goole

East Yorkshire DN14 7DS UK

Contact: Mr Gary Downes

Job Title: Director

T: + 44 7966 142285

E: info@ukbagging.com

W: https://www.ukbagging.com/ UK Bagging, a totally mobile bagging service that travels throughout the UK and Ireland bagging dry bulk products into 500, 600 & 1000kg bags. We also provide a screening and rebagging service for lumpy and hard products, bulk or bagged.

V D

PO Box 16985

D B (Pty) Ltd

Lyttelton

Gauteng 0140

South Africa

Contact: Mr Leonard van der Dussen

Job Title:

T: + 27 12 664 2300

F: + 27 12 644 2902

E: admin@vddb.co.za

W: www.vddb.co.za

Services are delivered to a variety of projects for mining and industrial clients and range from performing a particular task such as providing a bill of quantities to taking charge of a comprehensive cost structuring, capital estimating and project cost management service through to final accounts and close-out.

Veenstra Machinefabriek B.V.

De Holwert 10

KC Coevorden

7741KC

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Paul Kuiper

Job Title: Investor

T: + 31 524 599 333

F: + 31 524 599 330

E: mach@veenstra-coevorden.nl

W: www.veenstragroup.nl

Vendig AB

Smedstorpsgatan 10

Trafikplats Skara Västra (E20)

Skara

SE-532 21

Sweden

Contact: Mr Sören Bergsten

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 46 511 17360

E: info@vendig.se

W: www.vendig.se

Vendig develops and markets conveyor components for bulk material handling industry in Sweden and rest of Europe and distributors.

Vendig delivers affordable products, such as cleaning device, transfer point sealing and belt covers, with high quality and with best service.

Verachtert

Nederland B.V.

De Bloemendaal 8 Hertogenbosch

North Brabant 5221EC

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Derwin Moerlie

Job Title: Foreign/Export Sales

T: + 31 73 640 41 11

E: info@veraned.nl

W: https://verachtert.nl/

In 60 years Verachtert has developed into the market leader of Work Tools for all types of diggers and wheel loaders, and offers solutions for the specific wishes of the customer. Verachtert products represent quality and productivity.

Verstegen Grijpers BV

PO Box 1014

Nieuwegein 3430 BA

The Netherlands

Contact: Mr Eric Visser

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 31 3060 62222

F: + 31 3060 60657

E: info@verstegen.net

W: www.verstegen.net

Manufactures and supplies wide range of grabs for all bulk commodities.

Professional companies in more than 110 countries worldwide work with Verstegen grabs, because our grabs offer them the highest reliability and best productivity. Combining our extensive knowledge and experience with the feedback from our loyal customers results in optimized grabs for all bulk materials and unloading situations. We call this ‘Grab Intelligence’.

Looking for increased reliability and productivity, lower maintenance costs and an extended lifespan? Let us know, because together we can move mountains.

LET’S MOVE MOUNTAINS

Vibco Inc

75 Stilson Road Wyoming RI '02898

USA

Contact: Mr Karl Wadensten

Job Title: President

T: + 1 401 539 2392

F: + 1 401 539 2584

E: vibrators@vibco.com

W: www.vibco.com

We're the Expert Vibrator Guys!

Since 1962, providing 1800+ standard products developed with more than 46 Patents. We create value by manufacturing highquality and low-maintenance industrial and construction vibrators; offering world-class technical support and personalized service.

Vibrafloor

Za 27 Rue de la Tuilerie

Dracy-le-Fort 71640

France

Contact: Mr Jean-Claude Poncet

Job Title: President

T: + 33 3 85 44 06 78

F: + 33 3 85 44 06 79

E: vibrafloor@vibrafloor.com

W: www.vibrafloor.com

VIBRAFLOOR, the modular vibrating floor, is used in various bulk industries, inside silos, ships and railway cars as a versatile reclaimer using powered gravity.

Vigan

Rue de L'Industrie 16 Nivelles

B-1400

Belgium

Contact: Mr Nicolas Dechamps

Job Title: Managing Director T: + 32 67 89 50 41

F: + 32 67 89 50 60

E: info@vigan.com

W: www.vigan.com

VIGAN equipment are suited for most of materials in bulk such as cereals, oilseeds, alumina, chemicals and wood pellets. As a solution provider, VIGAN can manage your bulk handling projects from initial design up to full erection under "turnkey" conditions.

Viterra

Level 1 186 Greenhill Road Parkside SA 5063

Australia

Contact: Mr James Simmons

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager

T: + 61 83045123

E: james.simmons@viterra.com

W: https://www.viterra.com/

VIVO consult

s.r.o.

Kaprova 42/14

Praha 1 110 00

Czech Republic

Contact: Mr Vita Vortruba

Job Title: CEO

T: + 420 602 443 914

E: demands@vivoconsult.com

W: www.vivoconsult.com

VIVO consult provides individual deliveries in dust suppression. These products include Dry Fog, DustTamer, Wind Fence and Wind Screen Systems, Soil stabilization and Road Dedusting, Antierosion Control, Odour Control and Remediation, Algae Reduction, Waste Water Treatment, Decontamination of Petroleum Products.

Vortex Global Limited

13 Halegrove Court

Stockton on Tees

TS18 3DB

UK

Contact: Mr Laurence Millington

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 44 132 572 8577

E: global@vortexglobal.com

W: www.vortexglobal.com

Vortex manufactures quality slide gates, diverters, iris valves, and loading spouts for dry bulk solids. Our products can be specifically designed for individual applications in the agriculture, bakery, cement, chemical, coal, food, milling, mineral, pharmaceutical, plastics, and rubber industries.

W&R Barnett

Clarendon House

23 Clarendon Road

Belfast Antrim BT13BG

Northern Ireland

Contact: Mr Joe Monaghan

Job Title: Engineering Manager

T: + 44 28 90325465

E: joe.monaghan@barnetthall.com

W: https://www.wrbarnett.com/

Walinga Pneumatic Conveying Systems

5656 Hwy 6 North R.R #5

Guelph Ontario N1H 6J2

Canada

Contact: Mr Paul Broekema

Job Title: Managing Director

T: + 1 519 8248520

E: pamb@walinga.com

W: https://walinga.com/

WeatherSolve

Structures

2-27355 Gloucester Way

Langley

British Columbia

V4W 3Z8

Canada

Contact: Mrs Barbara Robinson

Job Title: Marketing Manager

T: + 1 604 607 7781

F: + 1 604 909 1914

E: Barbara@WeatherSolve.com

W: www.weathersolve.com

WeatherSolve Structures dust control professionals that build customized suspended fabric systems for many situations from dust / wind fencing, hopper, truck dumps, conveyor and many more situations requiring dust control. Give a call today and we will come up with a solution for you.

1.604.607.7781 or www.weathersolve.com

Webster Griffin Ltd

Brooklands Park Farningham Road Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2JD UK

Contact: Mr Harry Wilson

Job Title: Marketing Assistant

T: + 44 1892 6642250

F: + 44 1892 664340

E: info@webstergriffin.com

W: www.webstergriffin.com

Since 1975 Webster Griffin has manufactured all types of bag and sack filling systems (including mobile systems), big bag/bulk bag filling systems, bag palletising, and bag conveying systems for all types of solids, grains or powdered products.

Weightron Bilanciai Ltd

Titan Works Bridge Way Chesterfield Trading Estate Chesterfield S41 9QJ UK

Contact: Mr Nick Burley

Job Title: UK Sales & Marketing

Director

T: + 44 1246 260062

E: sales@weightroncb.co.uk

W: www.weightron.com

Wolf Point Engineers & Contractors

One North LaSalle Street Suite 4000 Chicago IL 60602 USA

Contact: Mr Robert Williams

Job Title: Vice President of Sales and Marketing

T: + 1 312 508 5550

E: bwilliams@wpengrs.com

W: www.wolfpointengineers.com/

ZAO SMM (CJSC SMM)

Grivtsova,

ZPMC - Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company Limited

Contact: Ms Zuo Fang

Job Title: Sales and Management Dept. E: zuofang@zpmc.com

W: www.zpmc.com

A world-famous manufacturer of bulk materials handling equipment. Its main products include ship loaders and unloaders, bucket wheel stackers and reclaimers. With proven design, manufacturing and fullyerect shipment capabilities to ensure on time delivery.

GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED

KEY

S&BL = ship and barge loaders

PS&BL = pneumatic ship and barge loaders

MS&BU = mechanical ship and barge unloaders

C = conveyors

FB = FIBCs, bags & bag handling

H = hoppers

G = grabs

DS = dust suppression

S&I = sampling & inspection

W&M = weighing & measuring

G&S = grading & sifting

TL&U = truck loaders & unloaders

RL&U = railcar loaders & unloaders

SS = storage systems

EC = engineering consultants

O = other

Mobile harbour crane

SHIP LOADER SPECIALIST

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