Bulk solids ship loader

for bulk materials

Overview
The Portaload is a mobile ship loader designed for bulk commodities, providing throughput from 800 to 3000 t/h. Rail-mounted and cable‑boom supported, it is built to deliver efficient hatch filling and reduced vessel berthing time.

When to choose a mobile loader?
Choose a mobile ship loader when terminals require flexible use of existing or shared berths. Mobile loaders reduce initial infrastructure investment and allow one quay to serve multiple vessels sequentially, improving terminal utilization.

Key benefits

• High availability: Simple mechanical design with few wear parts lowers downtime and maintenance needs, ensuring consistent operation for export and bulk terminals.
• Efficient loading saves costs: Accurate spout positioning and uniform hatch filling reduce loading inefficiencies, cutting operating, personnel and mooring costs.
• High throughput and short berthing times: Capacities from 800 up to 3000 t/h enable rapid vessel turnaround.

Highlight features

• Flexibility: Rail installation allows the loader to travel parallel to the vessel for sequential hatch and ship loading.
• Design: Curved vertical pylon and cable‑supported boom distribute loads to minimize stress on quay structures.
• Reliability: Absence of complex hydraulic systems and reduced wear components simplifies maintenance and improves service continuity.
• Precision: Boom lift, lower and swivel functions plus an accurately positionable spout enable optimal hatch filling with minimal operator intervention.
• Performance: Up to 3000 t/h throughput to accelerate loading cycles and reduce berth occupancy.

Options for optimized loading

• Dust suppressor: Controls product flow into holds to limit dust emissions while maintaining throughput.
• Portaspoon: Extends reach and loading range for accurate placement over wider distances with low dust generation.

Downloads
Brochures and technical documentation are available for ship loading systems and related equipment.

Technical specifications

• Throughput: 800–3000 t/h.
• Operation: Mobile, rail-mounted to travel parallel to vessels.
• Loading method: Cable‑supported boom with curved vertical pylon to reduce structural loads.
• Motion range: Boom lift, lower and swivel; spout positionable for precise hatch filling.
• Maintenance: Few wear parts and simplified systems (no complex hydraulics) for low maintenance and high availability.
• Options: Dust suppressor and Portaspoon for extended reach and controlled dust emissions.