Kalmar supplies hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp

Kalmar has signed an agreement to supply 14 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp in Belgium. The significant order was booked in Kalmar’s Q1 2026 order intake, with delivery scheduled for Q4 2026.

Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers combine a diesel engine with a battery system that recovers and reuses energy, reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions compared to conventional diesel-powered equipment.

Jurgen De Wachter, general manager at PSA Antwerp said, “Hybrid straddle carriers form part of our broader efforts to modernize terminal equipment and reduce emissions in daily operations.”

Damien Cols, director of global customers at Kalmar said, “We are pleased that PSA Antwerp has again chosen our hybrid straddle carrier technology as they seek to further enhance the eco-efficiency of their cargo-handling operations at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. These machines are helping terminal operators around the world to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations without compromising on productivity.”