As the global economy grows pressure is put on container yards to load and unload ships. This puts extreme wear and demand on container handling equipment.
The stress put on container handling equipment puts it at a higher risk of fire. Areas to protect - engine compartments and crane electrical panels and rooms.
90% of fires on container handlers are caused by oil from hydraulics that drives the boom or arm when the oil sprays or leaks and lands on hot components.
Now that 37 countries have adopted the UNECE R107 requirement for bus engine fire protection, you may be wondering what you need to do to be compliant.
