The Humber Container Terminal at the Port of Hull, operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has received a cutting-edge reachstacker.
Konecranes SMV 4638 aims to enhance ABP’s container service in Hull, aligning with its sister facility at ABP Immingham, the primary northern England gateway for short sea container traffic to Europe and the Baltic.
Featuring a robust, eco-friendly engine, the new unit joins ABP’s existing fleet of ten reachstackers, facilitating the safe movement and storage of containerized cargo, as well as loading containers onto HGVs for onward transportation. These new reachstackers are part of ABP’s £50 million investment plan for container terminals at the Ports of Hull and Immingham, completed in recent years.
Covering 30 acres, the Port of Hull Container Terminal boasts a capacity of over 400,000 units annually. Together with ABP’s Port of Immingham Container Terminal, they handle over 26 vessels weekly, linking trade routes from European and global ports and collectively handling 243,000 containers in 2023.
“ABP has the space and state-of-the-art service across its container terminals here on the Humber for those looking for a reliable and resilient route to market. Our northern access makes the Humber a great solution for retailers and suppliers looking to build more sustainable supply chains by reducing road miles for their customers,” stated Simon Bird, regional director for the Humber ABP ports.
The new reachstacker features an ergonomically designed cabin with curved windows for excellent visibility, as well as compressor suspension, heating, and air conditioning. These enhancements ensure that operators can safely and comfortably carry out container movements. Moreover, the reachstacker is more efficient and emits fewer pollutants compared to the previous asset.
