Bromma is building its first crane spreader manufactured with fossil-free steel, marking a breakthrough in sustainable production of port equipment.
The pioneering spreader for DP World Egypt, part of a two-unit delivery of YSX45E all-electric yard spreaders, incorporates HYBRIT fossil-free steel supplied by SSAB.
“Our investment in a fossil-free steel spreader for RTG crane at Sokhna marks a key step in addressing upstream Scope 3 emissions across our port operations,” said Andy Tam, global vice president of energy management, DP World.
“By adopting cargo handling equipment with lower manufacturing emissions, we are actively driving forward with our global decarbonisation agenda.”
Same high standards
Bromma said that the fossil-free steel maintains the same high-strength specifications as conventional materials, validated through extensive laboratory and real-world testing.
Results have been published in a technical white paper, supported by both laboratory testing and real-world analysis.
Key findings show a more than 90% reduction in manufacturing emissions and a 66% cut in total lifecycle emissions, which the port equipment manufacturer said proves the material’s durability and climate impact benefits.
“This is a meaningful step toward reducing carbon emissions in container handling equipment,” said Joakim Heijbel, head of sustainability at Bromma.
“We’re proud to be the first to integrate fossil-free steel into a yard spreader, in partnership with DP World.”
Scheduled for delivery in September 2025, this delivery is part of Bromma’s broader strategy to lead the transformation of container handling through innovation in electrification, digitalisation and material sustainability.
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