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Outstanding grain unloading capabilities selected for new West African hub port

SMP selected a high-capacity grain handling Siwertell ship unloader based on three factors: unloading capacity; unloading efficiency; and environmental impact

New port development Bargny-Sendou, located near Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, will now feature a high-capacity grain handling Siwertell 640 M-type ship unloader, ordered by Senegal Minergy Port SA (SMP). Established to undertake the port’s development, SMP’s technology choice was based on three factors: unloading capacity; unloading efficiency; and environmental impact.

Financed by the Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) and the Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK), which only invests in environmentally sustainable enterprises, the new unloader is planned to commence operations in mid-2024.

“So far, we have been very impressed with Bruks Siwertell’s work,” says Alexander Zalocosta, CFO, SMP. “As well as being technical leaders in the dry bulk handling industry, the project team has been extremely personable throughout the process, showing keen attention to detail and professional rigour, which is second to none.

“Understanding that the success of any ship unloader will depend on the overall efficiency of the port’s dry bulk material handling system, Bruks Siwertell’s team has taken a hands-on approach to all elements, not just the unloader. This has been extremely useful to us, particularly given how important the successful integration of all elements of the port’s material handling system is,” adds Zalocosta.

It will be installed on a jetty 1,500m from the shore, and will have a continuous rated capacity of 1,200t/h.