Italian bulk handling specialist Bedeschi has recently increased its local representation in South Africa and Mozambique. “Our expertise lies in design, engineering, fabrication and related services for bulk handling equipment,” says Marco De Lissandri, Bedeschi sales area manager for MEA (Middle East and Africa).“We are delighted to have recently had the opportunity to work with LBH South Africa and Mozambique on a few potential projects.” The company has design and manufacturing facilities in Italy, Germany and Australia. It has a wide range of products which De Lissandri believes are well suited to the two KwaZulu-Natal ports.“Both Durban and Richards Bay suffer from a lack of space for bulk cargo. There is a necessity to optimise back-of-port facilities to fill this gap,” he tells Freight News. “We have noted with interest Transnet’s request for expressions of interest in relation to a back-of-port conveyor solution for coal at the two Richards Bay terminals: DBT and MPT (Dry-bulk terminal and Multi-purpose terminal). “This move towards automationoffers huge opportunities for moving increased volumes more efficiently,” he adds. “Bedeschi is ideally suited to support these initiatives with automatic rail and road unloading systems; conventional conveyors and pipe conveyors to optimise the dust control and reduce the linking towers; and stacking and reclaiming devices and ship loaders, which can be designed for all types of vessels and materials. “Our systems are tailormade, with the advantage of application on existing rail systems.”The company wants to expand its African footprint. “We are confident in Africa’s growth trajectory. Hence, we are committed to growing our presence in Africa," says De Lissandri. “Projects in Africa include complete bulk handling systems for bauxite and manganese ore in Ghana, fertiliser in Egypt and phosphate in Morocco.” ER
