High-capacity Siwertell ship loader ordered for Texas terminal

Bruks Siwertell has secured a new order for a belt-type Siwertell ship loader from Savage, a leading provider of industrial logistics and material handling solutions. The new ship loading system will be installed at the Pabtex terminal in Port Arthur, Texas, and will aid in the export of petroleum coke (petcoke) produced in the area.

USA-based Savage, a new customer for Bruks Siwertell, currently holds the operations contract for Pabtex, a specialized petcoke storage and handling terminal. Bruks Siwertell was selected to replace the facility’s existing ship loader, originally installed over 50 years ago.

“Bruks Siwertell has a reputation for delivering efficient, high-capacity dry bulk handling solutions for challenging materials and demanding operations,” says Gregory Hausler, Sales & Service Director Americas, Port Technology, Bruks Siwertell. “This order highlights our commitment to supporting port terminal customers worldwide with innovative technology and strengthens Bruks Siwertell’s presence in North America.”

The new ship loader must meet exacting vessel throughput requirements and environmental protection capabilities and also be delivered and installed to a schedule that minimizes operational downtime.

“The Siwertell Type 5 ship loader was a perfect fit for the terminal, and our ability to offer a fully assembled unit, ready for shipment in just 13 months, was a decisive factor,” says Hausler. “Our engineering team tailored the design to meet specific dock load capabilities, which also accelerated the project timeline.”

Capable of delivering a continuous rated capacity of approximately 2,700t/h (3,000 short t/h) of petcoke, the Siwertell ship loader was selected for its proven performance and reliability. It has been designed to integrate into the existing dock and conveyor arrangement with minimal structural modifications.

The ship loader will feature integrated catch pans and a comprehensive washdown system to ensure effective material containment, a critical environmental consideration when handling dusty commodities like petcoke.