Modernisation in EECV terminal at the port of Rotterdam

Intensive supplier evaluation

The performance profiles of various suppliers were analysed in detail before the decision was taken in favour of the Italian supplier Bedeschi. "We are delighted to have Bedeschi, an experienced and proven European high-quality manufacturer, as a partner in our project. Bedeschi meets our exacting standards for technical quality, energy efficiency, loading performance and environmental friendliness," said Frank Tazelaar, CEO of EECV and thyssenkrupp Veerhaven, the Dutch logistics subsidiaries of thyssenkrupp Steel. Bedeschi has extensive experience in the development and manufacture of systems, machines, and system solutions for bulk cargo logistics.

The CEO of Bedeschi, Rino Bedeschi, was delighted to receive the order from EECV as a major player in European bulk handling. "Signature of the contract with EECV for one of the largest ship unloading cranes is a testament to Bedeschi's unwavering commitment to advances in material handling technology. The crane not only reflects our engineering expertise, but also underlines our commitment to delivering solutions that redefine industry standards," said Bedeschi. This project represents a significant step by Bedeschi on its path to developing innovations in the field of material handling.

Bedeschi Germany was responsible for the engineering of the ship unloader. According to the plan, the ship unloader will be delivered to the quayside at the EECV terminal in Europoort Rotterdam, and assembled by the end of 2025. After a test phase, the new crane is scheduled to go into operation at the beginning of 2026.

Investment in a sustainable supply of raw materials

By investing a mid-double-digit million euro sum in the new ship unloader, thyssenkrupp Steel has embarked on a program of modernising the infrastructure at EECV's almost 100 ha. terminal site in the port of Rotterdam, where the logistics company handles around 24 million tpy of iron ore and coal for steel production in the Ruhr region. Replacing one of the four grab cranes with a high-performance model from Bedeschi will also ensure the sustainable supply of raw materials for the future of thyssenkrupp Steel's climate-friendly steel production.

The grab crane from Bedeschi will unload iron ore and in the first years of operation also coal. Its overall height of 77 m, and 98 m long crane bridge makes it one of the largest in its class. With its 21.5 m rail gauge, the crane achieves a reach of 38 m on the sea side and 19 m on the land side. It has a lifting capacity of 60 t on cables and will be able to unload 2600 tph of iron ore and 1800 tph of coal. The crane ensures reliable performance in the demanding materials handling environment.

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