by Fitzwilliam Scott

Robust and economical rail loading is the name of the game for efficient port logistics and other heavy-duty industrial operations. The shunting system should be as flexible as possible but also operational 24/7.

In the Finnish Port of Pori, rail operators have lately started relying on a shunting robot from Vollert to move freight trains.

These power pack machines capable of pulling train loads between 300 and 7,000 tonnes from the German manufacturer - remote-controlled, cable-connected, diesel-electric or battery-powered - have been in use worldwide for decades, including in other Baltic countries: Estonia and Latvia. Download PDF