Cargo handling equipment

With RoRo, there’s less lifting. By only touching the handling equipment when the cargo is gently rolled on and positioned onboard, the risk of damage is minimal compared to lifting units onto or off a vessel. Even when transshipment is involved, cargo can remain on the same equipment. Since cargo is stowed on enclosed decks, it is sheltered from the elements, reducing the need for packaging.

Variety of cargo handling equipment

We have a diversified fleet of cargo handling equipment and customised solutions can be designed to handle your particular cargo. Click on each equipment type for more characteristics.

See our wide range of cargo handling equipment for breakbulk

Equipment details

< 140 MT

Cargo max weight

< 28 m

Cargo max length

20’-80’ feet (6-24 m)

Equipment length

2.5 m

Equipment width

0.44-1.1 m

Equipment height

Roll trailers

The workhorse of our equipment fleet, roll trailers have been developed for cargo up to 140 tonnes. Roll trailers are simply towed on and off the vessel. Cargo types: all kinds of breakbulk from machine tools to crane counterweights. We also offer specialised railed roll trailers for rail cars and extra low profile roll trailers for particularly tall cargo.

Equipment details

< 220 MT

Cargo max weight

6-18 m

Cargo max length

8-16 m

Equipment length

3 m

Equipment width

1.1 m

Equipment height

Samson heavy-lift trailer

One of our original designs, ideal for breakbulk up to 220 tonnes. They are available in 8, 10 and 16 m versions, ensuring there’s always a perfect fit for your needs. Cargo types include: transformers, generators and turbine rotors.

Equipment details

< 400 MT

Cargo max weight

< 50 m

Cargo max length

approx 1.55 m

Equipment height

Blocks and Beams

Jack-up trailers with blocks and beams are used to handle RoRo cargo of up to 400 tonnes and are configured to suit the cargo being shipped. The unit is stowed on blocks and beams during terminal storage and onboard the vessel. Cargo types include: transformers, generators, boilers, rotors, tunnel boring machines and hydraulic press machines.

Equipment details

< 23 MT

Cargo max weight

9 m

Cargo max length

< 3.5 m

Cargo max width

6.10 m

Equipment length

2.44 m

Equipment width

0.23 m

Equipment height

Bolster

Designed for smaller breakbulk cargo which is not suited for direct stowage on a vessel deck. Bolsters are suitable to minimise the handling operation in the port as several small pieces of cargo can be loaded on a bolster and forklifted onboard. Cargo types include: steel plates and coils, small yachts, crates and machinery.

Equipment details

140 MT per set

Cargo max weight

6 - 40M

Cargo max length

Turnable 3x2M

Equipment length

Turnable 3x2M

Equipment width

0.94 - 1.1M

Equipment height

Multi-Purpose Boogies (MPBs)

The Multi-Purpose Boogies (MPBs), consist of boogies which are used in pairs, and can handle cargo weight up to 140 tons. This solution has a wider tipping point than a regular roll trailer, which makes this a safe choice for wide and/or high cargo. The boogies can be fitted with different attachments to create a roll trailer-like cargo carrier, which can be maneuvered from both ends. MPBs are typically used for rail cars, fabricated beams, generators, transformers and industrial tanks.

Equipment details

140MT

Cargo max weight

6 -14 m can safely be accommodated

Cargo max length

5.83 m - 12.06 m

Equipment length

3 m

Equipment width

0.94 m

Equipment height

Samson Light

The Samson light handling equipment consists of one set of MPBs which are connected together with a pushbar. The pushbars are designed to fit each cargo and is therefore available in several different lengths. This handling equipment has the same advantages as a regular MPB but it also offers two separate supporters and a heavy footprint, enabling the weight to be evenly distributed between the two bogies. This equipment is typically used for generators, transformers, rotors and heavy steam drums.

Cargo handling equipment

Variety of cargo handling equipment

See our wide range of cargo handling equipment for breakbulk

Roll trailers

Samson heavy-lift trailer

Blocks and Beams

Bolster

Multi-Purpose Boogies (MPBs)

Samson Light

Learn more about how we can support your breakbulk shipping needs

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