Engineers from Associated British Ports Immingham team have carried out the final factory acceptance testing of the port’s three new mobile harbour cranes

Biomass handling could offer a new source of new equipment orders but debate is on-going as to which type of grab is best suited. There is considerable debate regarding the potential for biomass handling. Biomass is expected to displace some thermal coal burning, but will require considerably more handling capacity.

Grab manufacturers pride them selves on the robustness and longevity of their products, coupled with low lifetime costs. While grabs do wear out, particularly after years of handling abrasive commodities, the replacement market is relatively “slow.”

Grab manufacturers have been experiencing slow market conditions as operators have chosen to defer investment. But now there are welcome signs that demand is growing.

Grab productivity should not be confused with crane productivity. Given equally efficient and reliable grabs, a gantry grab unloader should provide the highest throughput.

Efficiency of bulk commodity handling is facilitated by cost-effective and environment-friendly grab designs.

Engineers from Associated British Ports Immingham team have carried out the final factory acceptance testing of the port’s three new mobile harbour cranes

Biomass handling could offer a new source of new equipment orders but debate is on-going as to which type of grab is best suited. There is considerable debate regarding the potential for biomass handling. Biomass is expected to displace some thermal coal burning, but will require considerably more handling capacity.

Grab manufacturers pride them selves on the robustness and longevity of their products, coupled with low lifetime costs. While grabs do wear out, particularly after years of handling abrasive commodities, the replacement market is relatively “slow.”

Grab manufacturers have been experiencing slow market conditions as operators have chosen to defer investment. But now there are welcome signs that demand is growing.

Grab productivity should not be confused with crane productivity. Given equally efficient and reliable grabs, a gantry grab unloader should provide the highest throughput.

Efficiency of bulk commodity handling is facilitated by cost-effective and environment-friendly grab designs.