Kalmar receives large order for 23 straddle carriers from Transnet in South Africa
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CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 14 NOVEMBER 2016 AT 10 AM (EET)
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has won a large order to supply 23 diesel-electric
straddle carriers to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) Durban Pier 2, a dedicated
straddle carrier operation in South Africa currently handling a throughput of
2.6 million TEU. The contract also includes a delivery of a straddle carrier
simulator, which will be used for training purposes at the site. The order was
booked in Cargotec's 2016 third quarter order intake with deliveries scheduled
to be completed in 2017.
Thandi Sabelo, Acting General Manager for Procurement at TPT said "Kalmar
fulfilled our requirements and was able to provide a solution that supports our
efforts to develop the local capability and enhance sustainability within our
workforce, through training capabilities and technological knowhow. The machine
structures will be built locally in Durban with partnership of Transnet
Engineering, this is an important milestone to our quest to advance local
supplier development initiatives."
Pekka Helimo, Senior Sales Manager, Intelligent Horizontal Transportation
Solutions at Kalmar said: "We are delighted about this order which is built on
long-term partnership between Kalmar and Transnet. Our previous straddle carrier
delivery was completed in October 2014 and Transnet already operates a
substantial fleet of Kalmar straddle carriers in their Durban terminal. We are
committed to support our customer on site with a dedicated local service team."
Kalmar ESC 440 straddle carriers combine high performance and productivity with
low maintenance and operating costs. Designed with operators in mind, they
deliver strong environmental benefits. The machines are equipped with the latest
power line featuring low fuel consumption and improved serviceability, and
reducing the total life cycle costs. TPT opted for Kalmar's diesel-electric
straddle carriers, which feature a single lift system and lifting capabilities
of 40 tons.
Further information for the press:
Pekka Helimo, Senior Sales Manager, Horizontal Transportation, Kalmar, tel.
+358 50 559 6413
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 (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2015
totalled over EUR 3.7 billion and it employs over 11,000 people.
www.cargotec.com
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Source: Cargotec Corporation via GlobeNewswire
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