en.Wedoany.com Reported - Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested $198,400 in two new vacuum lifting systems for its Port of King's Lynn, aiming to enhance the safety and efficiency of cargo handling operations.
The vacuum lifting attachments, supplied by B&B Attachments, are specifically designed for lifting large pipes. The system reduces the need for manual handling and improves cargo stability during lifting operations, thereby lowering risks for the operating team and promoting safer working practices at the port.
The new equipment is now in use. ABP completed its first operation through the Port of King's Lynn, importing water pipes that will be used to modernize UK infrastructure, highlighting the port's role in handling nationally important cargo. The new equipment also improves operational efficiency, enabling faster loading and unloading with greater cargo placement precision, thereby reducing vessel turnaround times and enhancing the port's capability to handle specialized cargo.
Paul Ager, Head of Ports at ABP, said: "Safety is the foundation of everything we do and is central to how we invest in and operate our ports. This investment reflects our focus at ABP and the Port of King's Lynn on targeted investment in specialized equipment. These new vacuum lifting attachments improve the handling of pipe cargo, reduce risks for our teams, and increase terminal efficiency. It is a clear demonstration that we are strengthening our operations to support our customers and enable the safe handling of critical infrastructure materials." Steve Egginton, Key Account Manager at B&B Attachments, commented: "We are delighted to partner with ABP to provide these specialized vacuum lifting attachments for the Port of King's Lynn. These attachments utilize advanced suction technology to securely grip pipe surfaces, allowing operators to lift and position cargo with greater control while reducing the need for personnel to work near suspended loads. We are pleased to see them already being used on a project that contributes to critical UK infrastructure."
ABP continues to invest in specialized cargo handling equipment across all its ports to ensure safe and efficient operations. This includes tailored solutions for specific cargo types, such as magnets for steel product handling at the Port of Newport.
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