High-Capacity & Automated Solutions for Modern Port & Stockyard Operations

Grab-type ship unloaders play a pivotal role in contemporary bulk cargo logistics—offering versatile, high-efficiency unloading of various commodities such as coal, iron ore, grain, fertilizers, bauxite, and more. By leveraging adaptable grab systems, robust crane designs, and advanced automation technologies, these systems help terminals and grain ports enhance throughput, reduce vessel turnaround times, and meet stringent environmental regulations.

Choosing the Right Grab-Type Ship Unloader for Your Bulk Handling Needs

Selecting an optimal grab-type ship unloader involves several key considerations:

• Material Flow Properties
  • Grain size, bulk density, moisture content, dust suppression, and flowability
• Port Infrastructure & Layout
  • Berth length, rail gauge, quay design, and available space for portal or gantry systems
• Unloading Efficiency & Throughput
  • Target handling speed, vessel size compatibility, and degree of port automation
• Environmental & Safety Compliance
  • Integrated dust control, noise reduction measures, and safe handling of hazardous cargo
• Future Expansion & Scalability
  • Adaptability to evolving cargo demands, stockyard expansions, and shifting regulations

By tailoring the ship unloader’s design to your specific operational context, you can achieve optimized material handling performance, streamlined logistics, and lower lifecycle costs.

Types of Grab-Type Ship Unloaders

Grab Ship Unloader (GSU) with Cable-Operated Grab Trolley

Ideal for moderate to high throughput rates in diverse port applications

• Capabilities:
  • Cable-based grab system for rapid acceleration and precise load control
  • Luffing boom for flexible outreach across different vessel compartments
• Best for:
  • Ports handling a broad range of bulk commodities (e.g., ore, coal, grain, fertilizers)
  • Medium-to-large-scale stockyard operations requiring consistent throughput
• Key Features:
  • Winches for grab opening/closing and trolley travel centrally located in the main structure
  • Reduced trolley mass for faster cycle times and minimized downtime

Grab Ship Unloader (GVB) with Trolley-Mounted Winches

High-capacity configuration for extensive rail gauges and large vessel handling

• Capabilities:
  • Motorized grab and cross-travel operations located in the trolley itself
  • Boom lift and lower functions managed by winches on the main structure
• Best for:
  • Major seaports accommodating vessels up to 350,000 DWT
  • Operations needing wide rail spans (30–90 meters) and elevated handling capacities
• Key Features:
  • Throughput ranging from 400 t/h to 2,500 t/h
  • Robust design for challenging environmental conditions (e.g., high winds, corrosive atmospheres)

Innovative Features – Advancing Bulk Cargo Unloading

Environmental Compliance & Dust Mitigation

• Advanced Dust Suppression
  • Enclosed grabs, optional vacuum or fogging systems, and controlled discharge points for lower emission levels
• Noise Abatement
  • Low-noise drives and dampening technology protect surrounding port communities and comply with strict regulations

Intelligent Maintenance & Monitoring

• Predictive Maintenance
  • Smart sensors detect mechanical stress, vibration, and wear to schedule proactive maintenance
• Automated Diagnostics
  • Real-time condition monitoring for faster troubleshooting and minimal operational disruption

Fully Automated Unloaders with Smart Controls

• PLC & SCADA Systems
  • Continuous data acquisition and load management for higher safety and efficiency
• Remote Operation
  • Ergonomic control from onshore facilities or centralized control rooms, reducing manpower needs
• Integrated Sensing Technology
  • Precision cargo flow tracking, helping ports optimize unloading strategies and stockyard inventory management

Seamless Integration with Port, Grain Terminal & Stockyard Infrastructure

Grab-type ship unloaders are designed to integrate effortlessly into a variety of material handling setups, including:

• Conveyor Belt Systems
  • Rapid, continuous material transfer to stockpiles, storage silos, or processing plants
• Link to Stackers, Reclaimers & Automated Stockyards
  • Comprehensive end-to-end logistics solutions that reduce handling times and dust emissions
• Future-Proof Scalability
  • Modular designs accommodate rising throughput needs and changing cargo profiles

Plug & Play – Turnkey Solutions for the Entire Port Supply Chain

Our turnkey grab-type ship unloaders are delivered pre-assembled and tested to expedite commissioning:

• Pre-Tested Assembly
  • Ensures reliable startup with minimal on-site integration work
• Customization & Flexibility
  • Tailored to your cargo types, vessel sizes, and existing berthing or stockyard arrangements
• Interoperability
  • Sync seamlessly with ship loaders, conveyors, truck loaders, and other port automation systems

Conclusion: Future-Focused Bulk Cargo Unloading Begins Here

Leveraging grab-type ship unloaders allows ports and terminals to benefit from:

• Enhanced Port Efficiency & Reduced Vessel Dwell Times
• High-Throughput Bulk Cargo Handling for Competitive Markets
• Scalable Automation & Digitized Control
• Long-Term Reliability & Lower Operational Costs
• Environmentally Responsible Solutions Aligned with Green Port Initiatives

Contact Us for the Perfect Unloading Solution

Whether you manage a bustling grain terminal, a large-scale coal port, or a multipurpose bulk handling facility, our grab-type ship unloaders can be customized to meet your unique challenges. Contact us today and discover how a high-performance, eco-friendly unloading system can drive the success and sustainability of your port operations.