Kalmar’s straddle carrier technology enhances Kingston Freeport Terminal

Kalmar has signed a contract to supply the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) with four diesel-electric straddle carriers for use at its terminal in Kingston, Jamaica. The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2021 Q4 order intake with delivery scheduled to be completed during Q3 2022. KFTL is a strategic transhipment hub in the Caribbean, located […]

01/12/2021 - 15:52 pm

Kalmar’s reachstackers and forklifts enhance fleet at Mombasa terminal

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has secured two orders from long-term customer Kenya Port Authority (KPA) for its Mombasa Container Terminal. The first order, for three forklift trucks, was booked in Cargotec’s Q2 order intake; the second order, for eight reachstackers, was booked in Cargotec’s Q3 order intake. All machines are scheduled for delivery in Q1 […]

28/09/2021 - 14:40 pm

Five more Kalmar AutoRTGs for Dublin Ferryport Terminals

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement with Dublin Ferryport Terminals (DFT) to extend the Kalmar AutoRTG system at the terminal with five new AutoRTG cranes over the next two years, with the delivery of the first machines scheduled to be completed during Q1 of 2022. Part of the container and terminal division of […]

31/08/2021 - 10:45 am

Tropical Shipping orders new Kalmar reachstackers and straddle carriers

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply American cargo and logistics operator Tropical Shipping with two Kalmar Gloria reachstackers and three Kalmar diesel-electric straddle carriers. The order is scheduled to be delivered in Q4 2021. Part of the Saltchuk family of companies, Tropical Shipping is a leader in quality, on-time transportation solutions. From Canada to South […]

25/05/2021 - 14:05 pm

Cargotec refines its vision and strategy:

Cargotec’s board of directors has confirmed the company’s refined strategy and vision. Breakthrough objectives are sustainability and profitable growth. With its business areas Kalmar, MacGregor and Hiab, Cargotec’s vision is to become the global leader in sustainable cargo flow. Cargotec’s CEO Mika Vehviläinen said, “Our previous vision – becoming the global leader in intelligent cargo […]

28/04/2021 - 14:18 pm

Kalmar forklifts for Finnish steel plant 

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply seven forklift trucks for Outokumpu’s Tornio stainless steel plant in Finland. The Q1 order will be delivered in Q2 and Q3 this year and includes a five year Essential Care service agreement. Outokumpu’s Tornio plant is the most integrated stainless steel operation in the world. The plant consists of […]

05/04/2021 - 15:30 pm
Kalmar gantry cranes

Kalmar to supply gantry cranes to Brazilian container terminal 

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has entered into an agreement with Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) for the supply of nine Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs). The cranes will be delivered to Sepetiba Tecon terminal, Brazil in the first quarter of 2022. Located in the Port of Itaguaí, less than 100km from Rio Janeiro, Sepetiba Tecon S.A. […]

09/02/2021 - 18:22 pm

Kalmar and Nokia extend partnership in terminal automation

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Nokia, have announced that they will expand their ongoing collaboration to provide new solutions for ports and intermodal terminal operators seeking to automate operations and achieve greater productivity. Nokia and Kalmar will combine their communications and cargo handling technology expertise in new joint go-to-market ventures, integrated solutions development and research […]

12/01/2021 - 12:57 pm

Kalmar to transfer part of its crane engineering in China to Etteplan

Part of Kalmar’s crane engineering in China will be transferred to the globally operating engineering company, Etteplan. With the planned long-term agreement Kalmar aims to improve the efficiency of its crane engineering operations in China by ensuring scalability and cost competitiveness. The parties have signed an agreement regarding the services to be provided by Etteplan. […]

28/12/2020 - 10:25 am

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