New Bruks Siwertell ship loader contract for Long Beach
(Posted on 31/01/25)
Bruks Siwertell has won an order to deliver a new Bruks ship loader to the US Port of Long Beach, California. Following a competitive public request for proposals (RFP) process, Bruks Siwertell’s innovative design and proven technical expertise secured this high-profile contract.
“The Port of Long Beach is one of the busiest and most influential ports in the US, and also has some of the country’s strictest environmental protection regulations,” notes Daniel Pace, Sales Manager Americas, Port Technology, Bruks Siwertell. “Our successful bid highlights Bruks Siwertell’s ability to think outside the box to deliver a tailored, technically advanced, innovative solution for a complex challenge. It also strengthens our position as a trusted partner in global port technology.
“We offered a ship loader with a low weight, efficient design that fits seamlessly within the existing dock space, along with the capacity to load larger Capesize vessels. Additionally, Bruks Siwertell’s ability to meet the Port’s strict delivery timeline, our financing capabilities, and technical expertise were key factors in securing this contract,” he continues.
The fully enclosed traveling and shuttling Bruks ship loader will handle a wide range of dry bulk materials, including coal and petcoke at a rated capacity of 5,000t/h, and soda ash, pyrobor, and sulfate at 2,000t/h, loading vessels up to 120,000 dwt.
“These materials have very different characteristics, which require numerous design nuances,” explains Pace. “Multiple shifts of washdown are required between vessels to ensure that there is no material cross-contamination. Furthermore, when handling coal and petcoke, a water misting system is required at the transfer points, along with a specialized free-fall spout with trimming spoon. When handling dusty soda ash, a dust collection system is required at these transfer points and a cascade spout. To keep the dust collection units free from contamination, they will be fitted with isolation gates.
“To comply with California’s environmental protection requirements, along with full containment, all washdown water needs to be directed to designated treatment areas on the dock,” he adds.
As part of the turnkey contract, the ship loader will be delivered fully assembled to the Port’s Pier G bulk terminal via heavy-lift vessel. Final connections and commissioning will be completed on-site by Bruks Siwertell, ensuring seamless integration into the Port’s operations. It is planned to commence service towards the end of 2026.
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