Kalmar and Dublin Ferryport Terminals to enter ground-breaking cooperation in RTG automation
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CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 20 APRIL 2017 AT 11 AM (EEST)
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to extend its long-standing relationship with
Dublin Ferryport terminals (DFT) with an order for Kalmar AutoRTG System. The
order was booked in Cargotec's fourth quarter 2016 intake and delivery is
scheduled to start during second quarter 2017.
Part of the container and terminal division of Irish Continental Group, DFT
operates the most modern container terminal at Dublin Port. The terminal handles
approximately 325,000 TEUs each year and is anticipating significant growth of
around 20 per cent over the next five years. The order forms part of DFT's
investment programme focused on ensuring the terminal is equipped with the
latest technologies to support expected growth.
The scope includes two Kalmar AutoRTG cranes with fully automated stack
operation and remote controlled truck handling. DFT will start with semi-
automated functions which are controlled remotely, and add fully automated
features in the stacking area in the future. Kalmar is also responsible for
integrating the cranes to the terminal operating system. Service, maintenance
and technical support will be provided by Kalmar's site based engineering team
who have a permanent presence at the terminal.
Alec Colvin, General Manager at Dublin Ferryport Terminals says: "DFT are
delighted to confirm this order and are looking forward to extending our long-
time partnership with the latest driver assisting, semi-automated and automated
solutions. As a trusted long term supplier with a demonstrated ability to
deliver on our expectations and their commitment to be a technology leader in
this area, Kalmar stood out as the ideal partner for our company."
Tero Kokko, Senior Vice President, Automation and Projects at Kalmar says: "RTG
automation is developing fast. For existing terminals it is a key question how
to get started without disturbing operations heavily. We have given this a lot
of thought and in our approach the terminal can start with remote control and
automation assisted moves, and evolve to full automation gradually." He
continues: "We are very pleased to have concluded this deal with DFT, a company
that we've enjoyed a great working relationship with for over 20 years. This is
one of the first RTG projects of this kind in the world, so we are excited to
move forward and continue to support DFT with their automation journey and their
ambitious growth targets."
The Kalmar RTG helps cut costs and eliminate emissions and noise without
compromising productivity, reliability or flexibility. The electric power system
completely eliminates the need for engine component maintenance, which
translates into much lower downtime and reduced maintenance costs. DFT's
existing fleet includes five Kalmar RTGs, four Kalmar empty container handlers
and a Kalmar reach stacker.
Further information for the press:
Tero Kokko, Senior Vice President, Automation and Projects, Kalmar, tel.
+358 20 777 5135
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 2016
totalled approximately EUR 3.5 billion and it employs over 11,000 people.
www.cargotec.com
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Source: Cargotec Corporation via GlobeNewswire
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