Bulk Shipping

Current Digital Gap in Bulk Sector

The bulk handling industry continues to trail behind container terminals when it comes to digitalisation. While container facilities have rapidly adopted advanced systems and automation, bulk terminals remain slower in integrating digital tools into their operations.

Reasons Behind Slow Adoption

Background & Purpose

• The original shiploader (U5) at Narvik was put into service in 1977. Over nearly five decades of operation, it reached the end of its technical lifespan.
• Given the strategic importance of Narvik’s port an ice-free, deepwater facility used to export iron ore products LKAB decided to replace the aging loader with a modern facility to ensure long-term, efficient, and sustainable operations.

Launch of the New Shiploader