Inland port relies on Balancer handling machine

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TagsEngineering, engineering and equipment, Equipment, Sennebogen

May 26

At Basel’s Rhine port, near the border triangle, a newly delivered SENNEBOGEN EQ balancer is impressing the inland port with its efficiency and environmental friendliness. With an impressive cycle time of just 30 seconds, the machine sets new standards in port handling. With this new acquisition, Rhenus Port Logistics AG is strengthening its partnership and, following the delivery of an identical balancer handling machine, is continuing to rely on proven SENNEBOGEN technology.

TRANS-EUROPEAN INTERCHANGE POINT

As the southernmost port on the Rhine , Basel’s inland port plays a key role in trans-European freight transport. Thanks to its strategic location in the border triangle – with access to Europe’s most important waterway – it serves as a transshipment point between major seaports such as Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Amsterdam, as well as inland Europe. Rhenus, a global logistics service provider, uses the location for the loading of bulk cargo, general cargo, and heavy loads. This is where the SENNEBOGEN EQ Balancer demonstrates its full potential with a reach of 30 meters and an impressive load capacity.

UP TO 14 TONS OF CO2 SAVINGS PER YEAR

The inland port makes a significant contribution to CO2 reduction by shifting goods from road and rail to more environmentally friendly inland waterway transport . Rhenus Port Logistics AG also pursues environmentally friendly solutions at this location.

Efficiency and sustainability were further enhanced with the construction of a new terminal in 2024. The logistics service provider installed the largest solar system in the canton of Basel-Stadt on the roof, with an annual output of 2.4 million kilowatt hours. The same requirements were applied when selecting the new material handling excavators .

The new SENNEBOGEN EQ Balancer combines an impressive cycle time of just 30 seconds with very low energy consumption of only 80 kWh. This can save up to 14 tons of CO2 annually compared to a conventional material handling machine.

Inclined quay requires ASYMMETRICAL PORTAL

The challenging conditions of the inclined quay at the Basel site required a customized solution. The SENNEBOGEN EQ balance crane was precisely adapted to the requirements with an asymmetrical gantry , thus avoiding costly structural modifications to the quay .

The long range of the new machine was an important criterion for Rhenus Port Logistics AG to speed up handling between ship, rail and road.

The implementation was accompanied by SENNEBOGEN sales and service partner Kuhn Switzerland.

The technical highlights of the new EQ Balancer at a glance:

30 meter range: Perfect for flexible loading between ship, rail and truck
High load capacity: Ideal for handling heavy goods such as containers, coils or bulk goods
Short cycle time: Only 30 seconds per charging cycle
4.5 meter pylon: Optimal view of the work environment
Portcab cabin: Ergonomic and comfortable – with retractable ladder to prevent unauthorized access
Versatile attachments : Grabs with 1.5 and 3 m³ volume or spreaders enable the handling of a wide variety of goods
400 volt system: Environmentally friendly and efficient operation with a consumption of only 80 kWh

The new SENNEBOGEN EQ-Balancer impresses at the Rhine port with a 30-meter reach, 30-second cycle time, and only 80 kWh energy consumption. Tailored to the requirements of Basel’s inclined quay, it sets standards in efficiency, versatility, and environmental friendliness – a truly future-proof solution for port handling.

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The asymmetrical portal of the balancer was individually adapted to the conditions of the port of Basel.

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The balancer principle reduces energy consumption by up to 75% compared to a conventional material handling machine – saving 14 tons of CO2 per year at the site.