HARBOUR & PORTS
Vert Energy’s automation solutions and engineering services for Port Logistics Vert Energy – exclusive distributors for Leroy-Somer in Southern Africa – offers environmentally-sound automation systems and engineering services for the container, dry bulk terminal and port material handling. These solutions optimise the movement of containers and goods, at the same time maximising safety, energy efficiency and fuel savings. Leroy-Somer’s automation systems for port logistic operations encompass variable speed modular drives, high-efficiency motors and a dedicated Crane Management System (CMS). These compact systems are installed at harbours around the world, with the necessary power and control to maximise the automation, speed and reliability of cranes and material handling equipment.
“In conjunction with Leroy-Somer specialists, the Vert Energy team offers port operators completely new equipment automation installation services and also has the expertise to modernise existing port installed systems,” says Grant Robertson, managing director, Vert Energy. “This not only extends the lifetime of equipment and maximises benefits from the initial investment,
but also increases safety on-site and reduces operational costs. Furthermore, our eco-friendly fuel-saving solutions minimise environmental impact, by reducing CO2 emissions and decreasing equipment noise levels. “Projects vary from small logistic machine automation to comprehensive electrical turnkey port automation solutions. Specifically, our port logistics services comprise advanced drives and motors technology and scalable automation solutions, which extend from the simple drive and motor conveyor or hopper control to a complete crane or port handling equipment automation solutions. “Customised technical services encompass consultation, installation, commissioning, training, maintenance and repairs, to ensure optimum performance of port equipment. “The benefits of modular drives systems and advanced automation systems are vast and include fast turn-around of containers, bulk cargo or freight, by optimising
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Lifting Africa - Mar/Apr 2020
