Saving Fuel in Port Operations: Stevedoring Company Reduces CO₂ Emissions by 15 Tonnes Per Year

The material handler supports Ahtauskone in handling scrap metal, general cargo, and bulk materials. In day-to-day operation, one measurable advantage stands out in particular: the machine consumes around 20 % less fuel than the comparable material handler from a competitor that was previously used. As a result, Ahtauskone saves approximately 5,600 liters of fuel and avoids around 15 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

Ahtauskone Oy is a Finnish stevedoring company operating a terminal at the Port of Pori in southwestern Finland. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in loading and unloading vessels carrying a wide range of materials. “In terms of volume, peat is our main cargo, followed by scrap metal and crushed stone,” explains CEO Timo Harjula. “But we are highly flexible and can handle all types of break bulk and bulk materials depending on our customers’ needs,” he adds. To handle this broad variety of cargo, Ahtauskone operates wheel loaders in different sizes and has also relied on a SENNEBOGEN 870 E for the past five years.

Despite its high handling capacity, the SENNEBOGEN material handler is extremely fuel-efficient. Compared with the competitor’s machine previously in use, fuel consumption has been reduced by around 20 %. This equates to annual fuel savings of around 5,600 litres and a reduction in CO₂ emissions of around 15 tonnes per year.

The efficiency of the SENNEBOGEN 870 E is based on several technical factors that work together in daily handling operations.

• SENNEBOGEN Green Hybrid Energy Recovery System

  The system stores energy from the lowering movements of the boom and makes it available again for subsequent lifting movements. Depending on the application, this can achieve savings of up to 35 %.

• Optimized Hydraulic Flow

  The hydraulic components and lines are designed for efficient flow characteristics. As a result, less energy is required, and the engine can be operated at a lower speed.

• Weight-Reduced Components

  High-strength materials and structural reinforcements on the undercarriage, boom, and stick reduce the moving masses. This supports efficient operation, even in demanding material handling applications.

Ahtauskone Oy is supported by Rotator, the responsible SENNEBOGEN sales and service partner. With numerous service locations throughout Finland, Rotator helps ensure maximum machine availability.

High performance, low fuel consumption, and reliable operation under harsh weather conditions make the SENNEBOGEN 870 E a key success factor for Ahtauskone. At the same time, the machine makes a measurable contribution to reducing emissions.