CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 8 APRIL 2024 AT 3 PM (EEST)
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement with Med Europe Terminal to
supply six Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers
(https://www.kalmarglobal.com/equipment-services/straddle-carriers/hybrid/). The
large order was booked in Cargotec's Q1 2024 order intake. The machines are
scheduled to be delivered during Q4 of 2024.
The terminal, which is located in the Port of Marseille on France's south coast,
already operates a fleet of Kalmar diesel-electric straddle carriers
(https://www.kalmarglobal.com/equipment-services/straddle-carriers/diesel-
electric/). The new hybrid straddle carriers are part of a fleet renewal
programme aimed at improving the terminal's environmental performance.
Sylvain Pelligrini, Technical, Procurement, IT & Claims Director, Med Europe
Terminal: "We are constantly striving to improve our environmental performance,
and Kalmar's proven hybrid solution will help us take big steps forward in this
area. We are looking forward to welcoming the new hybrid straddle carriers to
our fleet at the end of the year and to continuing our long-standing partnership
with Kalmar."
Herve Helluin, Service Operations Manager, Kalmar: "We are delighted to support
Med Europe Terminal as they move towards more eco-efficient operations. Our
proven hybrid solution, which can cut fuel consumption by up to 40% compared to
equivalent diesel-powered machines, continues to be an extremely popular choice
among leading terminal operators around the world."
Further information for the press:
Herve Helluin, Service Operations Manager, Kalmar, tel. +33 44 2489 057,
herve.helluin@kalmarglobal.com (mailto:herve.helluin@kalmarglobal.com)
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel.
+358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com
(mailto:maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com)
Kalmar is the global leader in sustainable cargo handling for ports, terminals,
distribution centres and heavy industry. With our extensive electric portfolio
and global service network, we help our customers move towards safer, more eco-
efficient and productive operations. Together, we develop innovative solutions
that shape the future of our industry, improving our customers' every move.
www.kalmarglobal.com (http://www.kalmarglobal.com)
Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2023
totalled approximately EUR 4.6 billion and it employs around 11,400 people.
www.cargotec.com
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