Kalmar and Virginia International Gateway to deploy the first real hybrid shuttle carriers in the USA
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CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 25 AUGUST 2015 AT NOON (EEST)
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has delivered the three hybrid shuttle carriers
ordered by The Port of Virginia in late 2014, to Virginia International Gateway
terminal (VIG) in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA. The environmentally advanced units
have been in action in VIG since last week.
Cargo volumes at VIG are growing and the terminal's operations team seeks to
increase container handling capacity while furthering its commitment to
environmental values. The hybrid technology developed by Kalmar for cargo
handling equipment significantly reduces diesel fuel consumption and emissions,
as well as engine noise levels. Furthermore, Kalmar hybrid shuttle carriers
feature industry leading stability, safety, and maneuverability features such as
active stability control as a standard and the redesigned drive and steering
which allows the machine to move diagonally in crab mode and around its vertical
axis, enhancing the performance of the operations.
Joe Harris, spokesman for The Port of Virginia, said: "Green technology,
efficiency and accuracy of operations, and employee safety are important factors
for us at VIG. We are pleased with the cooperation with Kalmar and thrilled to
see the first real hybrid shuttle carriers in the US now in action in our fleet.
As we go further, we are sure these additions to our fleet will no doubt help us
in achieving our operational and environmental targets."
"We are very proud to have had this opportunity to work with VIG in this ground-
breaking project, and wish them continued success with their operations," said
Dr. Tero Kokko, Vice President Horizontal Transportation, Kalmar. He continued:
"The developments we have made in shuttle carrier technology bring many benefits
to container handling business at modern terminals. We are investing in R&D and
are committed to providing state-of-the-art solutions to port terminals in the
future, too."
Virginia International Gateway is a privately-owned marine container terminal
located along the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia. The terminal is under
lease to the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) and is operated by Virginia
International Terminals LLC, the VPA's privately-held terminal operating
company.
Further information for the press:
Dr. Tero Kokko, Vice President Horizontal Transportation, Kalmar, Tel:
+358405427427, tero.kokko(at)kalmarglobal.com
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel.
+358207774096, 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
Photo: Kalmar hybrid shuttle carrier at The Port of Virginia, VIG :
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