Kalmar Trade Press Release Sustainability
Kalmar’s eco-efficient hybrid straddle carrier technology opens up new market opportunities in Japan
19/03/2020
CARGOTEC CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE,19 MARCH 2020 AT 3 PM (EET)
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement with Tokuyama Kairiku Unso K.K. to supply a hybrid straddle carrier for the company’s operations at the Port of Tokuyama. The order was booked in Cargotec's 2020 Q1 order intake, with delivery scheduled to take place during Q1 of 2021.
The Port of Tokuyama is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture in the south west of Honshu, Japan’s main island, and handles 137,000 TEU annually. Tokuyama Kairiku Unso K.K. is the biggest terminal operator at the port. The first straddle carrier ever delivered to Japan will be specially engineered to meet the unique requirements of the Japanese market.
The Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carrier significantly reduces both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions when compared to using traditional diesel-powered machines, and also generates much less noise than its diesel counterpart. It also features a maintenance-free regenerative energy system that converts braking and spreader lowering energy into electrical power and stores it in a state-of-the-art on-board lithium-ion battery system.
Takashi Yamada, President, Tokuyama Kairiku Unso K.K: “We chose to partner with Kalmar because of their strong reputation as a leading brand in the terminal equipment field and the excellent service we have had from the Kalmar team. We are looking forward to implementing this proven, eco-efficient technology at the terminal and building a successful partnership with Kalmar moving forward.”
Ismo Matinlauri, Vice President, Solution Sales, APAC, Kalmar: “Eco-efficient hybrid straddle carriers offer a fast-track to a more sustainable future for cargo handling operations. They are becoming an increasingly popular choice for terminals of all kinds, with almost 300 hybrid versions ordered and delivered to date. We’re extremely proud that Tokuyama Kairiku Unso K.K. has chosen Kalmar to help them develop the sustainability and efficiency of their terminal operations. I would also like to highlight the great work done by our team in Japan in securing this deal.”
Further information for the press:
Ismo Matinlauri, Vice President, Solution Sales APAC, Kalmar, ismo.matinlauri@kalmarglobal.com
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@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 2019 totalled approximately EUR 3.7 billion and it employs around 12,500 people. www.cargotec.com