International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) said its Cameroon operation, Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT) has experienced a significant increase in productivity after using eco hoppers earlier this year.
Hoppers are large inverted pyramidal or conical containers used to hold flowable materials for transfer from one repository to another, dispensing the material from the container’s bottom.
“Since January 2022, KMT has handled 21 dry bulk vessels along with roughly 600,000 tons of raw materials including clinker, gypsum, limestone and petcoke, which are used for cement production. The eco hoppers enable KMT to handle these materials more efficiently, resulting in a significant increase in productivity, while suppressing dust emissions to make cargo handling operations safer for both workers and the environment,” it said.
ICTSI said KMT achieved an operational milestone in April this year by handling 17,015 tons of clinker in 24 hours, equivalent to a throughput of 709 tons per hour.
“The eco hoppers enable us to operate more efficiently leading to this milestone. Aside from the productivity benefits, we also embrace the positive impact they have on the safety of our personnel and the environment,” said Poul Johansen, KMT chief operations officer.
“KMT embodies the ICTSI Group’s commitment to environmentally responsible operations, and the introduction of eco hoppers in our operations this year is a significant step towards reaching our sustainability goals,” he added.
Located at the Port of Kribi in Cameroon, KMT handles multipurpose shipping line services ranging from ro-ro, project and heavy-lift cargo to general cargo like forestry products and dry bulk. It also provides support services to Cameroon’s oil and gas industry. KMT started commercial operations in 2020.
Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT) holds the 25-year concession for the exclusive development, operation and maintenance of the multipurpose facility at the Port of Kribi – a newly built deep-water port located 150 kilometers South of Douala, Cameroon.
