Increasing container capacity on the Humber
Humber Container Terminal has taken receipt of a new reachstacker to help boost container capacity at the Port of Hull and its sister facility, Associated British Ports (ABP) Immingham.
The Konecranes SMV 4638 will join the now ten-strong fleet of reachstackers at HCT and are part of ABP’s £50 million investment plan at the ports of Hull and Immingham.
The Port of Hull Container Terminal, spanning 30 acres, has the capacity to handle more than 400,000 units per year and, together with Immingham’s Container Terminal, welcomes more than 26 vessels each week, providing trade connections between Europe and the rest of the world.
“ABP has the space and state-of-the-art service across its container terminals here on the Humber for those looking for a reliable and resilient route to market,” said Simon Bird, regional director for the Humber ABP ports.
Research published in 2019 by the University of Hull Logistics Institute, commissioned by ABP, found that using ABP Humber Ports to access northern hubs saves significant time and mileage when compared with using ports in the south of England.
“Our northern access makes the Humber a great solution for retailers and suppliers looking to build more sustainable supply chains by reducing road miles for their customers,” continued Bird.
The new reach stacker has an ergonomically designed cabin, curved windows for great visibility, compressor suspension, heating, and air conditioning and is reportedly more efficient and lower emitting than its predecessor.
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