Port of Hull welcomes new Volvo L150H

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 contribute to beer production), flour and breakfast cereals, along with biomass (used as fuel).

ABP’s network of 21 ports handles over 4 million t 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, comments:

“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 decarbonising our operations by 2040 at the latest and in major infrastructure projects to enable the wider UK energy transition.”

Read the article online at: https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/material-handling/19072023/port-of-hull-welcomes-new-volvo-l150h/