KALMAR, part of Cargotec, has concluded a deal to supply 10 new machines to Global Container Terminals (GCT) in Canada. The order comprises three heavy-duty loaded container handlers, four empty container handlers and three reachstackers that are scheduled for delivery during the remainder of the year.
The new equipment will play an important role in the company's fleet renewal programme, which will support growth at GCT Deltaport and GCT Vanterm that are both located in the Canadian port of Vancouver. GCT Canada already operates Kalmar empty container handlers and top loaders at its terminals.
The empty container handlers ensure precise positioning of containers, featuring a robust yet flexible design that includes side spreaders for twist-lock handling (single stacking) or hook handling (double stacking). The heavy-duty DCF-series loaded container handlers have a lifting capacity of 41 tons and are able to stack 9'6' containers up to five high.
The Generation G reachstacker has a panoramic view, intuitive interfaces, proactive monitoring and a comfortable seat designed for long shifts and demanding operations.
All the new machines will feature Volvo engines that comply with the latest emissions requirements, in line with the company's global commitment to ensure sustainable operations at all its terminals.
GCT Canada director Dale Shimell: 'Sustainability is one of our core values and it is embedded in the way in which we do business. Our operations continue to innovate through densifying on our existing footprints, improving our energy efficiency and decreasing overall emissions through such fleet renewals.'
The new equipment will play an important role in the company's fleet renewal programme, which will support growth at GCT Deltaport and GCT Vanterm that are both located in the Canadian port of Vancouver. GCT Canada already operates Kalmar empty container handlers and top loaders at its terminals.
The empty container handlers ensure precise positioning of containers, featuring a robust yet flexible design that includes side spreaders for twist-lock handling (single stacking) or hook handling (double stacking). The heavy-duty DCF-series loaded container handlers have a lifting capacity of 41 tons and are able to stack 9'6' containers up to five high.
The Generation G reachstacker has a panoramic view, intuitive interfaces, proactive monitoring and a comfortable seat designed for long shifts and demanding operations.
All the new machines will feature Volvo engines that comply with the latest emissions requirements, in line with the company's global commitment to ensure sustainable operations at all its terminals.
GCT Canada director Dale Shimell: 'Sustainability is one of our core values and it is embedded in the way in which we do business. Our operations continue to innovate through densifying on our existing footprints, improving our energy efficiency and decreasing overall emissions through such fleet renewals.'