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Fairlane Delivers Eco Hopper From Italy to Germany

Fairlane has transported a fully assembled 249 t Eco Hopper from Brindisi to Rostock following a voyage through the Kiel Canal.

Image source: Jumbo Maritime

6, May 2026
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The heavy lift vessel Fairlane from Jumbo has completed the transport of a 249 t Eco Hopper from Brindisi, Italy, to Rostock, Germany.

The cargo measured 24 m × 17.4 m × 24.8 m and was shipped fully assembled. The Eco Hopper is designed as mobile port equipment for dust-controlled unloading of dry bulk cargo from vessels.

After loading operations in Brindisi, Fairlane transited the Kiel Canal before safely discharging the unit in Rostock.

Fairlane is one of Jumbo’s two vessels of the H-class family. Fitted with two 400t cranes with a combined lifting capacity of 800t.

Source: Jumbo Maritime

Tags: Eco Hopper, heavy lift, Jumbo Shipping, Kiel Canal, port equipment

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