Shipping and logistics solutions for Mining equipment

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Commodity prices are a key driver for mining equipment demand as they directly impact mine profitability. Following several years of declining commodity prices most commodity prices have recovered and remained at investable levels. While miners have kept generating strong cashflow in recent years, capital allocation remains disciplined. Macroeconomic uncertainty has negatively impacted new equipment sales and tilted many miners’ investment decisions in favor of refurbishment and relocation of their equipment fleets. After several years of recovering double-digit growth, global mining equipment sales are expected to slow.

We understand these challenges and can accommodate a wide variety of mining equipment – from drilling rigs and mine roof supports to conveyor belts and earthmoving equipment. Combining our inland logistics services with reliable and stable ocean transportation, provides the flexibility you need to meet your customers’ expectations for on-time delivery.

Do you need inland logistics services?

We offer a variety of processing and technical services at our port and inland processing centres, as well as at your factories and shipping floors. We can store, inspect, repair, assemble, customise and transport machines to meet the specific needs of your end customers.

Do you need ocean transportation services?

Our global network reach, local knowledge, expertise in ports worldwide, and high frequency liner services, provides you with safe and smart ocean transportation at the lowest total transport cost.

We transport all types of rolling mining equipment by loading and discharging via a stern ramp onto the vessel. This is a secure and efficient process that ensures safe handling regardless of weather conditions.

Our service is not only limited to self-propelled units. Our experienced staff around the world can handle your non-rolling units on innovative equipment solutions that minimise lifting and ensure a smooth voyage to the desired destination.

6.1 metres high
12 metres wide
400 tonnes in weight

We encourage shippers to send non-rolling products ‘as is’ without additional packaging. This enables our cargo handling specialists to clearly see the cargo and to ensure proper handling and stowage, while also reducing your packing costs.

Variety of cargo handling equipment

Our technical specialists are on hand every step of the way to oversee and ensure proper handling and stowage and make sure the right equipment solutions are deployed for a safe voyage. See our range of cargo handling equipment for mining products.

Equipment solutions for mining

Equipment details

< 220 MT

Cargo max weight

6-18 m

Cargo max length

8-16 m

Equipment length

3 m

Equipment width

1.1 m

Equipment height

Samson heavy-lift trailer

One of our original designs, ideal for breakbulk up to 220 tonnes. They are available in 8, 10 and 16 m versions, ensuring there’s always a perfect fit for your needs. Cargo types include: transformers, generators and turbine rotors.

Equipment details

< 140 MT

Cargo max weight

< 28 m

Cargo max length

20’-80’ feet (6-24 m)

Equipment length

2.5 m

Equipment width

0.44-1.1 m

Equipment height

Roll trailers

The workhorse of our equipment fleet, roll trailers have been developed for cargo up to 140 tonnes. Roll trailers are simply towed on and off the vessel. Cargo types: all kinds of breakbulk from machine tools to crane counterweights. We also offer specialised railed roll trailers for rail cars and extra low profile roll trailers for particularly tall cargo.

Equipment details

< 400 MT

Cargo max weight

< 50 m

Cargo max length

approx 1.55 m

Equipment height

Blocks and Beams

Jack-up trailers with blocks and beams are used to handle RoRo cargo of up to 400 tonnes and are configured to suit the cargo being shipped. The unit is stowed on blocks and beams during terminal storage and onboard the vessel. Cargo types include: transformers, generators, boilers, rotors, tunnel boring machines and hydraulic press machines.

Equipment details

< 140 MT per set

Cargo max weight

6-40 m

Cargo max length

Turnable 3x2 m

Equipment length

Turnable 3x2 m

Equipment width

0.94-1.1 m

Equipment height

Multi-Purpose Bogie (MPB)

The Multi-Purpose Bogie (MPB) are used in pairs and are suitable for long cargo up to 140 tonnes. The MPB can be fitted with different kind of attachments depending on the cargo. For instance, railed beams for trains and locomotives or a 22 m transport platform to create a roll trailer which can be maneuvered from both ends. The turntables, of the MPBS, can also be connected together to create a short, light version of our Samson trailers. The Samson light is suitable for generators and transformers.

Equipment details

< 23 MT

Cargo max weight

9 m

Cargo max length

< 3.5 m

Cargo max width

6.10 m

Equipment length

2.44 m

Equipment width

0.23 m

Equipment height

Bolster

Designed for smaller breakbulk cargo which is not suited for direct stowage on a vessel deck. Bolsters are suitable to minimise the handling operation in the port as several small pieces of cargo can be loaded on a bolster and forklifted onboard. Cargo types include: steel plates and coils, small yachts, crates and machinery.

Equipment details

140MT

Cargo max weight

6 -14 m can safely be accommodated

Cargo max length

5.83 m - 12.06 m

Equipment length

3 m

Equipment width

0.94 m

Equipment height

Samson Light

The Samson light handling equipment consists of one set of MPBs which are connected together with a pushbar. The pushbars are designed to fit each cargo and is therefore available in several different lengths. This handling equipment has the same advantages as a regular MPB but it also offers two separate supporters and a heavy footprint, enabling the weight to be evenly distributed between the two bogies. This equipment is typically used for generators, transformers, rotors and heavy steam drums.

Global trade network

Our trade maps provide a great overview of WW Ocean's global liner services. The detailed maps specify ports of load and ports of discharge, transit time and frequency as well as other practical info.

Mining

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Do you need inland logistics services?

Do you need ocean transportation services?

Variety of cargo handling equipment

Equipment solutions for mining

Samson heavy-lift trailer

Roll trailers

Blocks and Beams

Multi-Purpose Bogie (MPB)

Bolster

Samson Light

Global trade network

Trade maps

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