Bulk Cargo Handler Blankets Dust at Port of Veracruz

A high-efficiency stevedoring and bulk cargo distribution center in Mexico has specified a powerful dust suppression technology to maximize productivity and minimize water usage, while protecting workers, the sensitive marine environment and nearby downtown community.

The atomized mist equipment from Dust Control Technology (Peoria, IL) replaces manual hose spraying techniques, enabling the company to effectively manage both settled dust and airborne particles, saving money on water charges and redirecting manpower to core activities. Servicios Especiales Portuarios S.A. (SEPSA) handles more than a million metric tons of bulk cargo per year, primarily materials related to the steel and cement industries, including shredded scrap, pig iron, hot briquette iron and petcoke.

Designed from the outset of operations in 2006 to jump-start the efficiency of material handling at the Port of Veracruz, the SEPSA facility has implemented a variety of changes that have further raised productivity more than 40% since that time. “Each dry bulk material presents its own unique challenges,” observed Director Andrew Gillespie.

“What complicates matters for us is the strong northerly winds that prevail for about half the year. In addition, the port is nestled into the downtown core of Veracruz, so we have to take great care to prevent fugitive dust.” he said.

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