Efficient bulk material loading is a critical challenge in terminal operations worldwide. For ports handling agricultural commodities such as Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE) and Palm Kernel Shell (PKS), the ability to load vessels quickly, safely, and without material degradation directly impacts profitability and customer satisfaction.

The Challenge at Bintulu Port

Bintulu Port, a state-owned deep-water port in Malaysia, is one of the largest bulk handling terminals in Southeast Asia. It regularly berths vessels ranging from 50,000 to 120,000 deadweight tons (DWT), covering Barge, Handysize, Handymax, Panamax, and Capesize categories. The port's primary bulk materials include PKE, PKS, and fertilizer, with future plans to handle iron ore shipments.

However, the port authority faced a persistent challenge: finding a loading solution that could handle these diverse vessel sizes and material types with minimal spillage, reduced dust emissions, and fast turnaround times.

The Search for a Reliable Supplier

Following an extensive market evaluation, Bintulu Port Authority identified ZOOMRY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., a China-based manufacturer with over 20 years of experience in bulk material conveying equipment. ZOOMRY's product portfolio includes mobile shiploaders, telescopic shiploaders, radial shiploaders, mobile stackers, truck unloaders, and portable grasshopper conveyors – a comprehensive range covering the entire material handling chain.

Why ZOOMRY Stood Out

1. Proven Conveyor Expertise

With two decades of dedicated focus on belt conveyor systems, ZOOMRY has developed in-house manufacturing capabilities for critical components including high-quality, long-life rollers and pulleys. Their trough-type heavy-duty rollers achieve a service life exceeding 50,000 hours – significantly longer than industry averages. These rollers are manufactured using seamless steel pipes with low radial runout, excellent roundness, reduced noise, and superior wear resistance.

2. Fourth-Generation Product Maturity

Since 2018, ZOOMRY has offered its fourth-generation mobile shiploader series, incorporating continuous optimizations in mobility, flexibility, and dock-side durability. The series is available in three configurations:

• Crawler (tracked) type – utilizing SANY excavator chassis for superior traction on harsh terrain and maneuverability in narrow dock spaces
• Wheel type (non-self-propelled) – suitable for stable dock operations
• Fully hydraulic wheel type (self-propelled) – offering forward/backward, inline, vertical, and radial movement for maximum operational flexibility
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3. Integrated Engineering Capability

Mobile shiploaders integrate two distinct engineering domains: conveyor systems and construction machinery chassis. ZOOMRY excels in the conveyor domain – its core strength for over 20 years – while benefiting from China's robust construction machinery supply chain to deliver reliable, optimized undercarriage systems.

The Results

Following the installation of ZOOMRY mobile ship loaders, Bintulu Port achieved significant operational improvements:

• Reduced loading times for PKE/PKS vessels
• Minimized material spillage and dust emissions
• Enhanced flexibility to handle multiple vessel sizes with a single equipment type
• Lower infrastructure costs compared to fixed loading systems
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Conclusion

For ports and terminals seeking efficient, reliable PKE/PKS loading solutions, ZOOMRY's mobile ship loaders offer a proven combination of engineering expertise, product maturity, and operational flexibility. The Bintulu Port case demonstrates how the right equipment partner can transform bulk material handling efficiency – from initial material receipt to final vessel loading.