Automated pulp handling boosts efficiency and safety at Rauma terminal

(Posted on 10/11/25)

Euroports commitment to continuously improving operational efficiency, enhancing workplace safety, and delivering better service to customers have been demonstrated by the recent implementation of a new automated lifting and wire removal station at the company’s Rauma terminal, which has significantly streamlined the handling of imported pulp.

Euroports operates and/or manages more than 50 port terminals and logistic platforms globally, strategically located on key trade routes in Europe and Asia. These facilities have been specifically set up to be flexible and dynamic, and to cater to specialised needs for bulk ,liquid, breakbulk and containerised goods where required.

The newly introduced pulp handling robot operates within a fully fenced and protected area, ensuring a clear separation between personnel and machinery. The system is equipped with automatic shutdown protection, which activates in case of any breach, further enhancing safety and preventing unintended human-machine interaction.

The robot removes lifting wires from pulp bales and rolls them into bundles for metal recycling. It also inspects the integrity of the strapping wires using a dedicated program and rotates the pulp units into a horizontal position for further processing. The entire process is overseen by an operator who ensures smooth and safe operation.

“Previously, this task was performed manually by stevedores. The new robotic cell significantly improves safety, as pulp handling can now be done 100% automatically within the cell,” says Petri Viinikkala, Technical Manager at Euroports.

By handling lifting and strapping wires already at the port, the process becomes faster and easier for our customers at the paper mills. The automation also reduces the risk of injuries associated with manual wire cutting and handling, further improving occupational safety for stevedores.

With intact pulp units, the system can process up to 60 units per hour, requiring only a device operator and a machine driver to move the bales to the line and into storage.

This innovation enables Euroports to carry out modification and repair work on pulp units from all pulp mills safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

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