Cooper Specialised Handling is delighted to announce that Shoreham Port has placed an order for a Mantsinen 140DEM Dual Power material handler, becoming the first operator in the UK and Ireland to invest in this innovative technology.
For Cooper Specialised Handling, what makes Dual Power particularly exciting is its practicality.
The 140DEM delivers identical operating performance whether running on its diesel engine or connected to mains electricity. It means Shoreham can utilise renewable HVO fuel today, operate fully electrically where infrastructure permits, and independently travel between working locations before reconnecting to the electrical supply.
It provides a genuine pathway towards decarbonisation without sacrificing the mobility, flexibility or productivity demanded by a modern port operation.
As part of the evaluation process, the Shoreham team travelled to Denmark to see a near-identical 140DEM Dual Power machine already working in a demanding port environment. Seeing the concept successfully proven in day-to-day operation provided further confidence ahead of this landmark investment.
David Cooper, Director of Cooper Specialised Handling, commented:
“Congratulations to everyone at Shoreham Port for their vision and becoming the first organisation in the UK and Ireland to invest in Mantsinen Dual Power technology. Dual Power has already generated significant interest across the UK and Ireland. We believe Shoreham’s decision represents a defining moment for the sector and will be the first of many Dual Power installations in the region.”
"We’re immensely proud to be supporting Shoreham Port with this pioneering project and to be working with an organisation prepared to lead rather than follow in the transition towards more sustainable port operations."
The machine is scheduled to enter service in late Spring 2027.