Aotuo's core product lines engineered for high capacity, dust-free performance, and long-term durability in maritime terminals.
Positioned uniquely at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Turkey features a dynamic maritime industry. With a vast coastline stretching along the Black Sea, Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean, major hubs like the Port of Ambarli, Port of Mersin, Port of Izmir, and Iskenderun are experiencing significant increases in bulk cargo throughput. The rapid industrial expansion of Turkey—ranging from cement production and steel manufacturing to agricultural logistics—demands highly efficient port handling machinery.
Traditional grab unloaders are increasingly falling short of modern requirements due to high dust emissions, material degradation, and lower operational efficiency. As a result, Turkish port operators and factories are turning to high-quality mobile ship unloaders. These systems offer unparalleled flexibility, enabling rapid transitions between different berths and ships while maintaining a completely enclosed system to guarantee environmental compliance.
Today's maritime industry demands more than mechanical strength. Aotuo integrates smart control technologies to meet the "Green Port" standards of the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.
Real-time monitoring of motor loads and automatic speed adjustments.
Complete dust containment, maintaining zero emission standards.
AI-driven sensors protect the vessel and unloader structure.
Environmental sustainability is no longer optional in Turkey. Under the framework of Turkey's Green Port (Yeşil Liman) certification program, port authorities incentivize terminal operators to reduce carbon footprints, minimize noise, and eliminate particulate pollution. Continuous screw ship unloaders are inherently superior to traditional grab systems for these goals. By replacing intermittent grab cycles with a continuous, enclosed vertical screw process, energy consumption is reduced by up to 30% per ton of cargo handled.
Furthermore, the mobility of modern port equipment is a critical factor. Rail-mounted and rubber-tyred mobile ship unloaders allow terminal operators to maximize berth utilization. Instead of dedicated single-purpose docks, a single mobile ship unloader can service multiple berths, handling wheat in the morning and cement clinker in the afternoon. This versatility is highly suited to the diverse trade profiles of Turkish ports, where cargo types change rapidly based on global market dynamics.
Aotuo has over 23 years of experience in research and manufacturing. Its flagship products include environmentally friendly and highly efficient spiral ship unloaders, various loading machines and transfer station equipment. Specifically, these include: Continuous environmental protection spiral powder discharge ship loader, continuous environmentally friendly spiral coal ship unloaders, continuous environmentally friendly clinker ship unloaders, grain ship unloaders, efficient and environmentally friendly loading machines, dust collectors, conveying equipment, measurement control systems, industrial automation systems, and intelligent control systems. They are suitable for the loading/unloading and transfer operations of various dry bulk materials (such as grains, coal, cement clinker, mineral materials, cement, mineral powder, fly ash, etc.) at port terminals.
Company Profile & Global Footprint
Hangzhou Aotuo Mechanical & Electrical Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Aotuo") was established in 2003. It is a high-tech enterprise specializing in comprehensive solutions for dry bulk cargo terminal loading and unloading systems, as well as the research, manufacturing and service of high-end dry bulk cargo port loading and unloading equipment.
Since its establishment, the company has led the drafting of 4 Chinese national industry standards and holds over 100 invention patents and utility models. It is one of the leading enterprises in the industry in China. Aotuo's core products serve 200+ ports and terminals worldwide. The loading and unloading materials cover grains, coal, cement clinker, fertilizer raw materials, copper concentrate, stones, cement, mineral powder, fly ash, etc. of various dry bulk materials. The early products have been operating safely and stably for over 20 years, and the products have received high praise from customers in various countries.




Explore our wide range of tailored ship unloading and conveying projects designed for reliable operation under demanding maritime conditions.
Under the guidance of the Belt and Road Initiative, AOTUO has implemented a global strategy and is actively expanding into international markets.
We provide full lifecycle support for our machinery installed in Turkey, from initial engineering design and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and local operator training. Our quick-response service team ensures that spare parts and technical assistance are always within reach, minimizing downtime and securing your port's operational efficiency.