New Konecranes equipment for Brazilian port

Eldorado Brasil’s new terminal in Port of Santos, Latin America’s largest port, is designed to process 2,720,000 tonnes of pulp bales annually. Around 90% of the pulp is exported to 45 countries globally.

“We want to be the benchmark in cellulose logistics, so we chose Konecranes – the benchmark in material handling – for our new terminal,” explained Leandro Nogueira, logistics operations manager, Eldorado Brazil.

“They helped us design the terminal and provided equipment with all the special adaptations we require for cellulose handling. After just a few months, we’re already impressed with the productivity, safety and eco-efficiency,” he added.

The seven Konecranes SMV 16-1200 C 16-ton forklifts use a special clamp designed to lift pulp bales without pallets and have several safety enhancement features including shock absorbers and safety lights and cameras. Special sensors optimise oil usage and reduce waste.

The two Konecranes gantry cranes are tailor-made with a customised open winch, a spreader clamp for pulp bales and the option to attach a container spreader when needed.

Konecranes is also providing Eldorado Brasil with TRUCONNECT remote monitoring, which collects near real-time diagnostics to optimise the performance, maintenance and eco-efficiency of all the equipment.

“Eldorado came to us after using a Konecranes indoor overhead crane at another pulp mill for over a decade. With this terminal, we offered them a complete pulp handling solution, and we will continue to offer such full-service support in the future,” said Leandro Belotto Bosco, senior account executive, Industrial Cranes, Konecranes.