HES Bulk terminal Rotterdam

At HES Bulk Terminal Rotterdam, Crane 1, a dry bulk crane is being dismantled due to the possibilities of metal fatigue. The process unfolds in stages: removing the hopper, trolley, machine room, and jib before tackling the main structure. The most critical challenge is lifting the massive crane across an active conveyor belt in the middle of a fully operational terminal. To achieve this, engineers use a combination of two land-based cranes and a sheerleg floating crane, moving the structure with millimeter precision. After weeks of careful planning and execution, Crane 1 is safely dismantled, leaving space for future development in this vital European hub.