ABP Teignmouth add to Fuchs fleet

Blue Fuchs have once again supplied a Fuchs material handler to the UK’s leading ports group, Associated British Ports (ABP) which owns and operates 21 ports in England, Scotland, and Wales, and handles approximately a quarter of the country’s seaborne trade.

The new Fuchs MHL 360E is for the Port of Teignmouth, which is situated on the South West Coast, and is well placed to serve SW England. The latest addition to the fleet adds to the three Fuchs MHL 380 already onsite and will be utilised for the various dry bulk handling operations at Teignmouth. Ball clay is the port’s principal traffic, handling some 200,000 tonnes each year, with the remaining 200,000 tonnes being made up of a wide variety of other dry bulks including agribulks, stone chippings, salt, and sand, as well as heavy lifts and abnormal loads.

The new Fuchs MHL 360E offers unrivalled performance with more power coupled with lower fuel consumption. The new MHL360 E series raises the bar in the field of cutting-edge port handling technology with an even more sophisticated hydraulic and energy recovery system than previous models and a yet further improved highly comfortable cockpit. With its combination of power and reduced emissions, as well as a hydraulic system that is both powerful and sensitive at the same time, the machine makes it possible to complete even the most challenging material handling tasks smoothly and efficiently.

Commenting on their latest addition, Teignmouth and Plymouth Port Manager Dave Atkin said “We like the Fuchs machines because they have a proven track record in port handling applications. Their robust design, excellent reach and lifting capabilities coupled with the mobility of the wheeled chassis, makes the Fuchs an all-round perfect choice for us here at Teignmouth.” Mr Atkin added “Teignmouth is an extremely busy port, handling around 400,000 tpa, so the addition of the new Fuchs to our fleet will further enhance our operational capabilities. In addition, the MHL 360E’s size means we can easily transport the handler between Teignmouth and Plymouth if the demand changes between ports, giving added flexibility”