ZOOMRY
How to load bulk materials onto ships efficiently is a critical challenge in port terminal operation and management. As a professional bulk material handling solution provider, ZOOMRY engineers complete mobile ship loading systems for bulk carriers ranging from Barge and Handysize to Panamax and Capesize vessels. This guide explores efficient ship loading methods, mobile shiploader types, and real-world port applications.
Case Study: Bintulu Port, Malaysia
Bintulu Port, a state-owned deep-water port in Malaysia, berths large bulk carriers of 50,000 to 120,000 tons — including Barge, Handysize, Handymax, Panamax, and Capesize vessels. The port primarily handles Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE) and Palm Kernel Shell (PKS), along with fertilizer, with future plans for iron ore loading.
The Bintulu Port Authority contacted ZOOMRY Heavy Industry — a high-tech enterprise specializing in bulk material conveying equipment R&D and manufacturing. ZOOMRY's product range includes intelligent equipment (mobile shiploaders, telescopic shiploaders, mobile stackers, truck unloaders, portable grasshoppers) and conveyor systems (long-distance overland belt conveyors, pipe belt conveyors).
ZOOMRY Mobile Ship Loader Technology
ZOOMRY has over 20 years of experience in conveyor engineering. Their high-quality trough-type heavy-duty rollers achieve a service life of 50,000+ hours — using seamless steel pipes with low radial runout, good roundness, low noise, and excellent wear resistance. Since 2018, ZOOMRY has supplied the fourth generation of mobile shiploader products with continuous optimization in dock mobility, flexibility, and durability.
ZOOMRY mobile shiploaders feature two main modules: the conveyor section (ZOOMRY's 20+ year core expertise) and the construction machinery chassis (leveraging China's strong excavator manufacturing base). Current shiploader types include:
| Shiploader Type | Chassis | Mobility Features |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked (Crawler) Type | SANY excavator-grade chassis | Forward/backward, inline, vertical, and radial movement. Adapts to harsh terrain and narrow dock spaces. Tracked ship loader details. |
| Wheel Type (Non-Self-Propelled) | Towable wheeled chassis | Cost-effective for firm quayside surfaces — repositioned by site tractor. |
| Fully Hydraulic Wheel Type (Self-Propelled) | Self-propelled hydraulic wheels | Forward/backward, inline, vertical, and radial movement — maximum flexibility without towing. All-travel mobile shiploader details. |
Bintulu Port engineers and project managers visited ZOOMRY's facility, evaluated the shiploader performance firsthand, and confirmed satisfaction with ZOOMRY's quality. The port now operates a specialized PKE/PKS mobile ship loading system tailored to the unique handling characteristics of palm kernel materials.
Related Equipment
Crawler mobile shiploader with SANY chassis — handles unpaved quaysides and soft ground.
Specialized anti-leakage design for palm kernel handling — trusted by Bintulu Port.
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