Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Cameroon, significantly increased its productivity after introducing eco hoppers in its operations earlier this year.

Eco hoppers capture airborne dust emitted during vessel unloading operations, making the work environment safer for terminal personnel.

Since January 2022, KMT has handled 21 dry bulk vessels along with roughly 600,000 tons of raw materials including clinker, gypsum, limestone and petcoke, which are used for cement production.

The eco hoppers enabled KMT to handle these materials more efficiently while suppressing dust emissions to make cargo handling operations safer for both workers and the environment.

On April 12, KMT achieved an operational milestone by handling 17,015 tons of clinker in 24 hours, equivalent to a throughput of 709 tons per hour.

“The eco hoppers enable us to operate more efficiently leading to this milestone," says Poul Johansen, KMT chief operations officer.

"Aside from the productivity benefits, we also embrace the positive impact they have on the safety of our personnel and the environment,”  he added.

“KMT embodies the ICTSI Group’s commitment to environmentally responsible operations, and the introduction of eco hoppers in our operations this year is a significant step towards reaching our sustainability goals,” Johansen explained.

Located at the Port of Kribi in Cameroon, KMT handles multipurpose shipping line services ranging from ro-ro, project and heavy-lift cargo to general cargo like forestry products and dry bulk.

It also provides support services to Cameroon’s oil and gas industry. KMT started commercial operations in 2020.

KMT holds the 25-year concession for the exclusive development, operation and maintenance of the multipurpose facility at the Port of Kribi - a newly built deep-water port located 150 kilometers South of Douala, Cameroon.