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Case Improved working environment, higher efficiency and faster service were the drivers for Bring Warehousing when they acquired three new Terberg terminal tractors and two Konecranes container trucks from N. C. Nielsen AS earlier this year. “The drivers themselves were able to influence the design of the interior, and this means that we are creating better working conditions,” says Knut Erik Andersen, production manager at Bring.

Two new Konecranes Flow Drive reach stackers drive on average nine hours each working day at Bring’s Port of Oslo terminal. The fact that Bring selected hydrostatic machines, rather than mechanical, has an impact both in the working environment and financially.

“With the new machines we use about 11-12 litres of diesel per hour, compared to the previous 20-25 litres. The electric pumps also impact the working environment. The machines operate at a lower speed, only 1500 rpm, and this creates a significant noise reduction both inside the cabs and around the machines,” explains Knut Erik Andersen. The production manager is very pleased with the choice of trucks, but says that they required a bit extra from the drivers in the beginning.

“I have lads who have been employed here for over 20 years, and like all other drivers they develop a driving style according to the machine they operate. The new machines required readjustment, but after a few months of use, the feedback is that they enjoy operating the trucks and are working more efficiently.”

Design the interior yourself

Bring has also acquired three new terminal tractors this year, the Terberg RT 223. The choice of machines is based on their flexibility and speed on board the Roro ships that Bring operates. The interior functionality of the cabs on both the Konecranes and Terbergs is a key factor in their efficiency.

“The operators themselves were involved in designing the interior. Before the machines are finished, we have the opportunity to send our drivers down to the factory, where they are able to choose seats and switch positions, among other things. When the machines are finished, a final inspection is performed with a test drive. Adapting the machines to the drivers reduces stress injuries and improves the working environment,” says Andersen.

N. C. Nielsen allows us to the factory to inspect and review the machines when they are finished, after a close dialogue and process prior to delivery.

“We are very pleased to be chosen as a supplier to Bring, but never forget the customer when the machines leave the factory. Service, maintenance and good follow-up are important success factors for the full utilization of trucks and tractors,” says Geirmund Rundhaug, Sales Manager at N. C. Nielsen Norway.

Terberg chosen again

Bring's terminal tractors and trucks are in operation more than average, with two daily shifts operating the machines. They handle between 100 and 150 operations every single day.

“Our machines are working constantly, and when they have been running for around 8,000 hours, the wear starts to be felt. To keep the machines working as much as possible, we receive continuous follow-up from N. C. Nielsen for service intervals. They are quick to respond if replacement parts or other repairs are required.

We stuck with the same machine brand (Konecranes) for 15 years and we have now gone back to Terberg who we used before. The new ones we acquired in 2022 have so far delivered very well in terms of both working environment and efficiency,” says Knut Erik Andersen. The production manager has been working at Port of Oslo since 1993, and at Bring Warehousing for 13 years.

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