Maximized handling rates and continuous loading and unloading of ships and barges are both required in modern commercial ports. Material handling systems, which are custom-engineered by FLSmidth to meet individual operating conditions and specifications achieve these dual goals in ports all over the world.
With a proven range of loading and unloading equipment for ships and barges, FLSmidth provides comprehensive solutions for both seaport and inner harbour handling facilities, including state-of-the-art safety and environmental devices. FLSmidth shiploaders are versatile units that can be tailored to any task using proven components. These units move on rails, and are provided with slewing, luffing and/or telescopic booms as required. They allow faster loading of ships of all sizes up to cape size vessels.
Individual components such as telescoping loading chutes and slewing loading spouts ensure optimal loading of the cargo holds. For dust suppression, special chute designs or dust collection systems can be integrated upon request.
FLSmidth offers the following types of Shiploaders / Ship Unloader:
Shiploader
- Bulk Ship Loader
- Bag Loader
Ship Unloader
- Grab Unloader
- Bucket Chain Unloader
- Screw Unloader
- Barge Unloader
Technical Information:
Shiploader
Ship size: up to 300,000 DWT
Boom Length: up to 50 m
Capacity: up to 16,000 t/h
Ship Unloader
Ship size: up to 300,000 DWT
Boom Length: up to 40 m
Capacity: up to 2,500 t/h