Early this year, 3 sets of Grabs and Hop- pers were purchased from Durban based Arlona Engineering. Delivery took place in June, after which Bay Stevedores were given the opportunity to test a set on the vessel “Mv Newseas Jade”. During this exercise, they discharged salt in bulk whilst the other hatches were discharged by Bidvest Port Operations.
The investment into Grabs and Hoppers allows Bay Stevedores to offer an additional service over and above “Separations” and “Bulk Stevedoring” to bulk importers in the area and is one of only two companies in Richard Bay offering this service.We look forward to expanding this part of the business.
On 17 May, a group from Grindrod Freight Services, including Bongiwe Ntuli (CEO - Grindrod Ports, Terminals and Rail) and Kyra Mercer (Intern - Grindrod Terminals) accompanied Bay Stevedores on board the MV ER MADEN (chartered by IVS) in Rich- ards Bay. We wish Kyra well as she now pursues a Masters degree in Holland.