BMT SPA

Services

Ship Handling

After the ship docks, specialized teams handle all vessel cargo operations:

  • Container unloading
  • Container shifting
  • Hold shifting
  • Container loading
  • Vessel operational services

Stevedoring

Once the container is placed in the yard, the following operations can take place:

BMT allocates human and material resources to carry out its various container services. Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes (RTGs) are essential for executing these operations. Service quality at this stage is measured by the number of deliveries and returns completed per day.

  • Inspection preparation 
  • Weighing
  • Unstuffing
  • Delivery
  • Container release for loading
  • return

Refrigerated Container Handling

The handling of refrigerated containers—including connection, supervision, and temperature monitoring—is carried out by a specialized team from the Technical Department in the REEFER area.

In the event of a refrigerated container failure, upon the client’s request, BMT’s Technical Team can carry out corrective action by repairing the faulty unit.

Container Repair

BMT Spa provides repair and compliance services for empty containers on behalf of its clients. BMT Spa’s intervention on containers pre-selected by the client includes: 

  • Cleaning containers to prepare them for receiving goods
  • Applying appropriate paint to treat visible rust 
  • Ensuring, if necessary, floor rinsing and countersinking of screw heads 

TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS

Providing all container terminal clients with end-to-end comprehensive logistics services:
  • a- Container loading and unloading in designated areas.
  • b- Public transportation of goods.
  • c- Rail transport.
  • d- Storage in the Extra-Port Area.
  • e- Container handling.

Off-Dock Area

An Extra-Port Area dedicated to the receipt and return of empty containers after delivery. This area is also used to consolidate empty containers in preparation for their loading onto ships.

Lashing/ Unlashing

On behalf of its liner clients, BMT Spa performs container lashing and unlashing operations on board vessels. These operations include:
  • a- Securing and releasing containers on board the ships.
  • b- Installing and removing container locks or any other securing equipment on the quay.
  • c- Securing containers on board using locks, bars, lashing rods, chains, cones, deck fittings, or any other equipment provided by the vessel.
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