As part of Bromma’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, the company will deliver the world’s first crane spreader manufactured using fossil-free steel to DP World in Egypt. The spreader is part of a two-unit delivery of YSX45E all-electric yard spreaders, with one unit manufactured using HYBRIT fossil-free steel supplied by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB. The use of fossil-free steel represents a major breakthrough in the decarbonization of port equipment.
Scheduled for delivery from Bromma’s factory in September 2025, this project reflects a shared commitment by Bromma and DP World to reduce environmental impact through innovative and forward-looking solutions. The spreader is part of a two-unit delivery of YSX45E all-electric yard spreaders, with one unit manufactured using 65% HYBRIT fossil-free steel supplied by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB.
“Our investment in a fossil-free steel spreader for RTG crane at Sokhna marks a key step in addressing upstream Scope 3 emissions across our port operations. By adopting cargo handling equipment with lower manufacturing emissions, we are actively driving forward with our global decarbonisation agenda,” said Andy Tam, Global Vice President of Energy Management, DP World.
“We’re proud to be the first to integrate fossil-free steel into a yard spreader and to do so in close cooperation with a forward-thinking partner like DP World,” said Joakim Heijbel Head of Sustainability in Bromma. “ We believe that this is a meaningful step toward reducing carbon emissions in container handling equipment.”Bromma has conducted in-depth testing and validation, confirming that fossil-free steel — based on SSAB’s HYBRIT® technology — has the same specifications and characteristics as the traditional high-strength steel used in Bromma spreaders. Results have been published in a technical white paper, supported by both laboratory testing and real-world analysis. Key findings prove that by using 100% fossil-free steel, the manufacturing emissions of the YSX45E spreader can be reduced by more than 78%, leading to a 55% reduction in total lifecycle emissions
“Our testing shows that fossil-free steel delivers the similar strength and durability as standard steel — but with a fraction of the climate impact. This first spreader marks an important milestone: proving that we can keep Bromma’s trusted quality while taking a big step toward lowering CO₂ emissions in manufacturing”, says Dr. Mansoor Khurshid, Head of Structural Science at Bromma.
This delivery is part of Bromma’s broader strategy to lead the transformation of container handling through innovation in electrification, digitalisation, and material sustainability. As the first manufacturer to produce a spreader using fossil-free steel, Bromma demonstrates that concrete climate action is possible now — not just in the future.
“We see this as a starting point,” said Lars Meurling, VP Marketing and Sales at Bromma, “Together with global operators like DP World, we are enabling real-world reductions in terminal emissions.”
About fossil-free steel from SSAB
SSAB is a global steel company with a leading position in high-strength steels and related services, a strong global presence with employees in over 50 countries and an annual steel production capacity of approximately 8.8 million tonnes.
Using HYBRIT® technology, SSAB aims to replace coking coal, traditionally needed for ore-based steelmaking, with fossil-free electricity and hydrogen. In 2021, SSAB produced the world’s first fossil-free steel as a proof of concept using HYBRIT® technology and has since made several pilot deliveries to customers in different industries.