Kalmar and Navis enable ICTSI to complete the world's first fully automated terminal in Melbourne ahead of schedule
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CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 11 SEPTEMBER 2017 AT 9 AM (EEST)
Today, Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Navis, part of Kalmar Business Area within
Cargotec, announced the delivery of the first OneTerminal automation solution to
International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI) at the Port of
Melbourne, Australia. Kalmar OneTerminal provides an integrated automation
solution, delivered by one team, bringing together Kalmar and Navis software
systems, equipment and services for a seamless deployment. The deployment was
completed ahead of schedule, making Victoria International Container Terminal
(VICT) the world's first fully automated international container handling
facility.
Melbourne's newest container terminal, VICT is located north of Port Phillip Bay
at the mouth of the Yarra River in the Port of Melbourne's Webb Dock East. The
35-hectare terminal has an annual capacity of one million plus twenty-foot
equivalent units (TEU), and an additional 400,000 TEUs on full build. VICT has a
straight berth of 660 meters, which can accommodate two large vessels with
capacities of up to 8,000-12,500 TEUs at once.
Christian Gonzalez, VICT Chairman and Senior Vice President of ICTSI's Asia
Pacific Region commented: "VICT was designed, and is now equipped, to be fully
automated, making it the most advanced container terminal in the world. We chose
Kalmar's cutting-edge technology and equipment and Navis' software and it is
enabling us to reach the highest standards of port safety. The project was
completed on budget and ahead of schedule. This has never been achieved in the
port industry for a fully automated terminal. It is especially noteworthy when
considering the unprecedented complexity of the civil works requirements, along
with the level of pioneering automation governing the design."
Kalmar's OneTerminal deployment at VICT includes the Kalmar Automatic Stacking
Crane (ASC) system with 20 ASCs, 11 Kalmar AutoShuttles(TM), Kalmar Automated
Truck Handling (ATH), Kalmar Terminal Logistics System (TLS) and the Navis N4
Terminal System. Additionally, Kalmar provided a range of project services
required to deploy and support the solution.
Tero Kokko, Senior Vice President, Kalmar Automation and Projects commented:
"Since signing the contract with VICT in August 2014, we have worked hard to
complete the project ahead of schedule and to the full satisfaction of the
customer. With our complete end-to-end automation system at Kalmar's Technology
and Competence Centre in Tampere, Finland, and the multi-assembly units in China
and Poland, we were able to deliver our equipment months ahead of schedule. The
software solution combining Kalmar TLS and Navis N4 Terminal System was pre-
integrated and tested before the delivery, speeding up the deployment. This
project exemplifies our strong cooperation globally between the Kalmar and Navis
teams and our local team in Australia."
Mark Welles, VP and GM of Asia Pacific at Navis, commented: "Our team's tireless
efforts and knowledge have been instrumental in taking VICT from greenfield to
fully automated and operational more quickly than expected. The N4 Terminal
System will allow VICT to optimise operations, speed turnaround times and
deliver a new level of unprecedented efficiency in key areas of the terminal.
Throughout the highly complex implementation, the Navis and Kalmar teams have
served as not only technology partners, but trusted advisors with a commitment
to helping the terminal achieve greater optimisation and provide unmatched
service for their customers. We are invested in the success of VICT and under
OneTerminal, we believe it will demonstrate the full power of our software and
the equipment."
View the video about Kalmar OneTerminal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4F2jRpa53M
Further information for the press:
Tero Kokko, Senior Vice President, Automation and Projects, Kalmar, T.
+358 20 777 5135
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, T
+358 20 777 4096
maija.eklof(at)kalmarglobal.com
Derek Kober, Vice President, Marketing, Navis, LLC, T+1 510 267 5564
derek.kober(at)navis.com
About Kalmar
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 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. http://www.kalmarglobal.com
About Navis, LLC
Navis is a provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater
performance and efficiency for the world's leading terminal operators and ocean
carriers. Navis combines industry best practices with innovative technology and
world-class services to enable our customers to maximize performance and reduce
risk. Whether tracking cargo through a port, automating equipment operations, or
managing multiple terminals through an integrated, centralized solution, Navis
provides a holistic approach to operational optimization, providing customers
with improved visibility, velocity and measurable business results.
/www.navis.com
About Cargotec Corporation
Cargotec (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) is a leading provider of cargo and load
handling solutions with the goal of becoming the leader in intelligent cargo
handling. Cargotec's sales in 2016 totaled approximately EUR 3.5 billion and it
employs over 11,000 people.
About Victoria International Container Terminal Limited (VICT)
VICT signed on 2 May 2014 an agreement with the Port of Melbourne Corporation
for the design, construction and operation of the Port of Melbourne's new
international container terminal at Webb Dock East. The agreement delivers a
global standard in modern container terminal design, innovation and operations,
and is the flagship facility in Australia's premier port.
VICT is owned by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and
began operations in early 2017. The terminal utilises best-in-class technologies
to deliver fully-automated operations from the gate to the quayside.
Image 2: Kalmar ASCs at VICT:
http://hugin.info/135578/R/2132838/815330.jpg
Image 1: Kalmar ASCs at VICT:
http://hugin.info/135578/R/2132838/815329.jpg
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Source: Cargotec Corporation via GlobeNewswire
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