ZOOMRY
In the context of accelerating global port logistics, bulk material handling faces challenges such as vessel turnover efficiency, equipment spatial adaptability, and environmental compliance costs. Traditional fixed loading systems, constrained by 20-30% operational flexibility, struggle to meet modern port requirements for mixed operations involving Panamax and Handymax vessels. As an innovative solution in bulk material handling, mobile shiploaders are redefining multi-berth collaboration standards through 360° omnidirectional mobility and intelligent telescopic boom designs.
Take ZOOMRY's ZRSL series as an example: Its hydraulic folding truss structure compresses equipment width to standard container dimensions, enabling relocation across three berths within 12 hours. This groundbreaking mobility combined with PLC automation allows single-unit operations to handle vessels ranging from 5,000DWT barges to 120,000DWT Capesize ships, achieving 67% improvement in equipment utilization.
Deployment Matrix for Mobile Shiploaders
Spatial Optimization Strategy
For constrained terminal areas, the "T-shaped three-line deployment strategy" is recommended:
- Main Operation Line: ZRSL-60 units for Capesize vessels
- Rapid Response Line: ZRSL-45 units for Panamax/Handymax vessels
- Emergency Reserve Line: ZRSL-40 units as backups
Multi-Berth Deployment Comparison
| Model | Vessel Class | Relocation Time | Power Configuration | Customization Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZRSL-60 | Capesize | ≤4 hours | 160kW | Anti-salt spray coating/Low-temperature components |
| ZRSL-45 | Panamax | ≤3 hours | 110kW | High-precision weighing module |
| ZRSL-40 | Handymax/Barges | ≤2 hours | 75kW | Quick-connect interfaces |
ZOOMRY's patented dual-mode chassis system (wheel/crawler options) enables:
- Minimum turning radius: 3.2m (wheeled)
- Maximum gradeability: 8° (crawler)
- Relocation speed: 0-15km/h stepless adjustment
Intelligent Control System Integration
Equipment Layer: Each shiploader integrates ZOOMRY V6.0 intelligent controllers with laser material scanning (±15mm accuracy), auto-balancing compensation, and 5G remote diagnostics. Through precision sensor-actuator coordination, it achieves real-time boom adjustment, material flow adaptation, and localized health monitoring.
Control Center Layer: The vessel scheduling algorithm dynamically optimizes berthing sequences and conveyor speed (0.5-4m/s stepless adjustment) by analyzing berth occupancy, vessel draft, and tidal data. Machine learning-driven load prediction enables 23% energy savings and 98.5% multi-machine coordination efficiency.
Cloud Layer: The IoT-powered digital twin system tracks carbon emissions for ESG compliance while predicting component lifespan (e.g., rollers, pulleys). Abnormal hydraulic pressure or belt tension triggers 14-day advance maintenance alerts, with AR-guided troubleshooting reducing downtime to 2 hours.
Intelligent Control Hierarchy
| Layer | Core Components | Key Functions | Performance Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | V6.0 Controller | Laser positioning/5G diagnostics | ±15mm positioning accuracy |
| Control Center | Scheduling Engine | Speed optimization/Energy management | 23% energy saving |
| Cloud | Digital Twin Platform | Predictive maintenance/Emissions tracking | ≥92% fault prediction accuracy |
Note: Partial functions/components require customization based on operational conditions
Core Technological Innovations
Triple-Layer Dynamic Sealing System
ZOOMRY's three-stage dust suppression system combines 0.25MPa air curtain isolation, 10-50μm mist coagulation, and 98% efficiency vacuum recovery. Certified with CEMA Grade 6 tubular Conveyor Belts, it maintains dust levels below 8mg/m³ – 30% stricter than IMO 2020 standards. Customizable components adapt to bauxite, copper concentrate, and other specialty materials.
Adaptive Hydraulic Stability
The closed-loop ZHP-800 hydraulic unit features automatic flow compensation (20-120L/min) and ±0.5MPa pressure stabilization. With intelligent thermal control (45±3℃ oil temperature) and dual-drum winch redundancy, it maintains ±15mm positioning accuracy under Sea State 7 conditions. Proven through 5,000-hour MTBF certification and 800-hour continuous operation in Philippine nickel terminals, critical valves and seals offer customizable upgrade options.
Case Study & Benefit Analysis
Faced with dual challenges of Southeast Asia's largest tidal range (4.4m) and mixed vessel operations, a 20-million-ton annual capacity coal export terminal in Indonesia long struggled with inefficient equipment relocation and tidal interference. Traditional loading systems required frequent operational height adjustments during tidal shifts, resulting in 35% variability in per-vessel loading time and annual demurrage losses exceeding $8 million.
The ZOOMRY engineering team deployed an agile operational cluster comprising 2 ZRSL-60 and 3 ZRSL-45 units, integrated with a specially developed radar tidal compensation system. This solution achieved intelligent adaptive matching between the shiploader's telescopic boom and vessel holds through millimeter-wave radar real-time tidal monitoring and hydraulic servo mechanisms that auto-calibrate operating height every 30 seconds, reducing tidal-related efficiency loss from 17% to under 3%. The project also implemented modular quick-release conveyor belt designs with standardized interfaces and pre-installed guide mechanisms, cutting critical component replacement time from 6 hours to 2.1 hours.
Post-implementation metrics demonstrate industry-leading energy consumption of 0.38 kWh/ton, equivalent to an annual carbon reduction of 23,000 metric tons. Average vessel port time decreased from 54 to 31 hours, slashing demurrage costs by 42%. Notably, intelligent scheduling systems increased nighttime operations to 47% utilization, improving terminal land efficiency by 28% while reducing ROI periods to 2.3 years. These advancements have established a digital foundation for future terminal expansion projects.
As a bulk handling expert with 20+ years of EPC experience, ZOOMRY has delivered customized solutions across 37 countries. Our CE/EAC-certified equipment and proprietary 5D Service System (Design-Delivery-Deployment-Digitalization-DevOps) ensure full lifecycle value realization. Visit our website for industry solutions or contact our engineering team for tailored deployment plans.
