Nearly all ship sizes can be unloaded/loaded
pneumatically. From Post-Panamax size to little barges and all other kinds
of ships. Even tankers with small hatches - as there is only space
needed in the diameter of the conveying pipeline.
| Capesize |
~ 80.000 dwt and
greater |
~ 42 m width |
| Panamax |
~ 60.000 to
80.000 dwt |
~ 32 m width |
| Handymax |
~ 40.000 to 60.000
dwt |
~ 30 m width |
| Handysize |
up to 40.000 dwt |
~ 23 m width |
| Barges |
all sizes |
~ all sizes |
Of course, all kinds of other
containers, bins, trucks, railcars, stores etcetera can be unloaded and/or
loaded.
More details
about ship sizes (pdf)
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