One of the greatest benefits of using Skaarup’s Self-Unloading Technology (SUL) is that it overcomes port challenges that typical bulk transportation present.  We all know that in this business, transporting dry bulk cargoes can be difficult and needs special attention.  Each port in each country is governed by different laws and rules.  A ship must be aware of the laws of each country.  Each port also has different depths, hours of operation, and traffic patterns.  We are well versed in these matters and we will be able to minimize their impact on your bottom line.  With these constraints minimized, your goods will move easily and quickly through each port and onto its final destination, saving your company time and money.

The difficult we do immediately.  The impossible takes a little longer.” – U.S. Naval Construction Force

Here are a few examples of how self-unloading vessels overcome typical port challenges:

Labor intensive

• Typical dry bulk carriers require a great deal of shore labor to unload them as evidenced by shore crane operators, ship crane operators, truck drivers, and other personnel.
• Self-unloading vessels, on the other hand, can off load their cargo into a hopper, which in turn places the product onto a conveyor belt that takes the cargo directly to the stockpile area.
• This in turn means labor costs are kept to a minimum.

Weather factors

• Rain, wind, and snow are major concerns when shipping dry bulk cargo around the world.
• Our system is completely self-contained, which means your cargo stays dry, in place, and hatches can remain closed.
• You can be assured that your cargo will arrive at its destination in the same condition as it entered the ship.

Growing environmental protection against dirty cargoes

• Self-unloading vessels reduce the amount of dry bulk cargo that is spilled via the use of self-contained offloading systems.
• We have a great deal of hands on experience in this area.