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Maritime invests to enhance its empty container handling capabilities

The UK’s largest privately owned multi-modal logistics companies has boosted handling capabilities at one of its busiest depots by investing in a new empty container handler supplied by Cooper Specialised Handling.

Maritime Transport has taken delivery of a SANY SDCY100K6G double box container handler, the latest generation of SANY’s empty container handlers and the first to go into service in the UK, at its operation in Leeds.

In 2014, when Maritime purchased the Roadways container logistics business, it acquired three container handling depots, personnel and equipment. To cope with increased volumes through the new Leeds facility, the company turned to its preferred materials handling partner Cooper Specialised Handling for advice on new equipment that would withstand the arduous empty handling environment.

Maritime’s Area Manager Ryan Rhodes said: “We’re really pleased with the SANY container handler.  Our container terminal here in Leeds continues to go from strength to strength and the new lifter has already had a brilliant impact on the business now that we are able to lift and move two containers at a time.”

Manufactured in Germany, the SANY 7 high double box container features a custom paint finish and

has been specified with Valu+ options – a series of traditional extras totalling more than 70,000 Euros which are included in the basic price.

Chris Barnes, General Manager at Cooper Specialised Handling, said: “Empty handling is probably the single most difficult application in container handling, especially double box handling, so it’s vital to deploy equipment that is built to withstand the challenge.

“As the top machine supplier across Asia, SANY understands this marketplace and it is no coincidence that the empty container handler range is one of its top sellers.”

Unlike the traditional approach, which is to adapt the design of a 25 tonne forklift truck, SANY’s empty container handler is designed around a 30 tonne machine to increase stability and strength.  As a result, the driver is able to make full use of extremely quick lift speeds without jeopardising the life of the machine.

Cooper Specialised Handling Chief Executive, David Cooper added: “We’ve been supplying reachstackers and forklifts since becoming SANY’s exclusive UK distributor in 2015 and are thrilled to secure this new deal with Maritime, which has been one of our most prestigious customers during the past six years.

“SANY has strong design and manufacturing principles, which makes its machines a perfect fit for Maritime’s busy Leeds depot, where driver comfort and safety, as well as productivity, are paramount. We are confident that the first of SANY’s new generation of empty container handlers to go into service in the UK will help to showcase the brands credentials.”

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Editor’s Notes

Operating in all sectors of heavy lifting across the UK and Ireland, Cooper Specialised Handling is the exclusive UK distributor for SveTruck, RAM Spreaders, Telestack bulk material handling conveying systems and Sany mobile handling equipment, sole UK importer and exclusive distributor for Mantsinen cranes, Movella Translifters, TEC Containers and a long-term specialist in Konecranes lift trucks.  The company, which celebrated 20 years in business in 2018, also has a dedicated after-sales division, Cooper Handling Solutions, which specialises in engineering support.

Independently owned, Cooper offers total solutions in both solids and bulk handling. Its customised solutions comprise high quality, high value products and reliable service for businesses operating in the most challenging heavy handling environments, including ports, freight handling, inter-modal terminals, manufacturing and other heavy lifting industries.