Kalmar to deliver more cargo handling equipment to Algeria
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 23 APRIL 2015 AT 10.00 AM (EEST)
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has gained a repeat order for cargo handling equipment
to six different locations in Algeria. The order for 11 reachstackers and 16
forklift trucks was awarded by the Algerian port procurement company, Groupement
D'Interêt Commun Des Entreprises Portuaires (GICEP). The order has been booked
into Cargotec's first quarter 2015.
This is the third order for Kalmar cargo handling machinery placed by GICEP
since 2013. The equipment will be used by the ports and logistics centres of
Algiers, Skikda, AILC, ACS, Djen Djen and Tenes. GICEP groups together the
public ports in Algeria, handling approximately 800,000 TEU of containers
annually. Their operations also include stevedoring and general cargo handling.
Mr Saidi Mabrouk, General Manager at GICEP, said: "By this order, we are
continuing investments in the future in order to increase capacity and modernise
fleets. We are extremely satisfied with the previous two deliveries of forklifts
and reachstackers from Kalmar. We trust Kalmar as a partner to offer the high
quality and the technical support we need when aiming at excellent operational
efficiency and productivity."
The order includes 11 Kalmar DRF450-65S5 reachstackers which have a lifting
capacity of 45 tonnes and are able to stack containers 5 high. The order also
includes 14 Kalmar DCE150-12 and two DCE160-12 medium range forklift trucks with
15-16 tonne capacity at 1,200mm load centre.
Eduardo Arus, Sales Manager, Kalmar West Africa and Maghreb, commented: "We are
pleased to have received this new order from GICEP and look forward to
developing our relationship further. Kalmar is dedicated to providing the
customer with the reliable, high performance equipment and the locally based
service required for efficient operations."
Further information for the press:
Eduardo Arus, Sales Manager, Kalmar West Africa and Maghreb,
eduardo.arus(at)kalmarglobal.com
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel.
+358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof(at)kalmarglobal.com
Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to
ports, terminals, distribution centres and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the
industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container
handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by
a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service
network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal
processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com
Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's sales totalled approximately EUR 3.4
billion in 2014 and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec's class B
shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd under symbol CGCBV.
www.cargotec.com
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