HEMCO to Distribute Marine Loading Reels in North America
North American terminal operators now have a centralized source for marine reels that report 83% lower repair costs.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Reel Power Marine & Energy has appointed HEMCO as its exclusive distributor for Marine Terminal Reels across North America. This partnership allows terminal operators to integrate specialized loading equipment through HEMCO's existing loading rack and gangway systems.
Why it matters
Operators seeking to reduce capital expenditures in marine terminal infrastructure gain access to alternatives to conventional loading arms. The agreement bundles specialized hose-handling reels with existing loading safety solutions to simplify supply chain procurement.
Marine Terminal Reels offer a reported 80% reduction in downtime and 83% lower repair costs compared to traditional marine loading arms. HEMCO brings seven decades of industry experience to this new distribution agreement covering the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The players
HEMCO
An engineering firm with seven decades of experience specializing in loading racks, gangways, and industrial safety systems.
Reel Power Marine & Energy
A developer of specialized hose-handling and marine loading technology designed to replace conventional marine loading arms.
The details
HEMCO will integrate the reels into its portfolio of loading ramps and fall protection systems, acting as the primary point of contact for North American terminal projects. Reel Power Marine & Energy maintains responsibility for direct technical support and engineering design. This operational structure shifts the procurement process for terminal equipment, allowing operators to source reel technology alongside broader gangway and rack infrastructure.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Announcement of the exclusive distribution agreement.
Market Landscape
Marine terminals have long relied on conventional marine loading arms for liquid transfer operations. This partnership signals a move to displace that equipment with reel-based alternatives that focus on maintenance and repair cost reduction.
Terminal managers and maintenance leads should review current loading arm performance metrics against these efficiency claims for potential hardware refreshes. Procurement teams can now evaluate reel systems through a single channel with established loading rack suppliers.
The takeaway
Operators should monitor whether the shift toward hose-handling reels reduces overall terminal maintenance budgets. Track repair logs for existing loading arms to determine if a transition to this reel-based hardware offers a measurable improvement to your site's operational uptime.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by American Journal of Transportation | AJOT | 1-800-599-6358.
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