Cargotec wins significant order to supply quay cranes for APM Terminals in Rotterdam
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CARGOTEC CORPORATION, STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, 12 JUNE 2012 AT 4.30 P.M. (EEST)
Cargotec has received a significant order from APM Terminals to supply eight
Kalmar super quay (ship-to-shore) cranes and two Kalmar barge quay cranes to the
company's Maasvlakte II expansion project. The order is one of Cargotec's
largest port equipment orders in recent years. The cranes will be delivered
between December 2013 and December 2014. APM Terminals and Cargotec have agreed
not to disclose the value of the order.
The expansion of the port of Rotterdam, Maasvlakte 2, is Europe's largest land
reclamation project. It was started in 2008 with the aim to meet the growing
demand for space and to maintain Rotterdam's leading role in Europe. Due to the
expansion of the existing port to a total of 12,000 hectares, the capacity for
container transfer is expected to double to 34 million TEUs (TEU is one standard
20-ft container) by 2033.
Cargotec's Kalmar Monobox-type quay cranes will be operating in the new terminal
area, which is currently being built directly on deep water. They are semi-
automated with a 25 container reach, capable of handling twin lift as well as
tandem lift with Bromma spreaders. Cranes are equipped with various additional
features including second trolley and remote control, which are expected to lead
to significant improvements in container handling productivity. The two barge
quay cranes will have an outreach of 36m.
"We are especially proud to contribute to this landmark project, which is
significant for the development of the whole container industry in Western
Europe. The Kalmar quay cranes will be capable of serving the largest container
ships calling Rotterdam," says Harald de Graaf, Executive Vice President, EMEA
at Cargotec.
APM Terminals operates a network of 62 ports and terminals in 36 countries with
12 expansion programs underway. Cargotec has a longstanding partnership with APM
Terminals. Kalmar quay cranes, rubber-tyred gantry cranes, shuttle and straddle
carriers, reachstackers, empty container handlers and terminal tractors are
deployed in various terminals throughout the world.
Further information for the press:
Harald de Graaf, Executive Vice President, EMEA, tel. +31 102 946 666
Anne Westersund, Vice President Communications and Marketing, tel. +
358 20 777 4460
Further information for investors:
Paula Liimatta, Director, Investor Relations, tel. +358 20 777 4084
Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows on land and at sea - wherever
cargo is on the move. Cargotec's daughter brands, Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor are
recognised leaders in cargo and load handling solutions around the world.
Cargotec's global network is positioned close to customers and offers extensive
services that ensure the continuous, reliable and sustainable performance of
equipment. Cargotec's sales totalled EUR 3.1 billion in 2011 and it employs
approximately 10,500 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com
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