KALMAR, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement with MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) and PSA Antwerp to deliver 34 kalmar Straddle Carriers for their terminals in Antwerp, Belgium, reports the American Journal of Commerce.
Twenty-nine will be delivered to MPET and five to PSA Antwerp, and was booked in Cargotec's Q4 2021 intake, with deliveries scheduled for Q3 2022.
'We chose Kalmar straddle carriers to replace our older equipment due to the eco-efficiency potential, high-quality products, and excellent local service capabilities. As a straddle carrier terminal, we trust that the new-generation equipment will help us improve our operational performance, and the hybrids, in particular, will help reduce the carbon footprint of our operations.' said MPET chief executive Harold Kunst.
Said PSA Antwerp CEO Cameron Thorpe: 'Global warming means we must act: to continue with our terminal decarbonisation we are setting-up various pilots around electrification and hydrogen within the framework of our Green Straddle Carrier Programme.'
Said Kalmar vice president of sales Mikko Mononen: 'We are happy that MPET and PSA Antwerp chose our state-of-the-art straddle carrier technology to enhance their capacity and support their journey towards more eco-efficient operations at the Port of Antwerp. Kalmar Straddle Carriers are trusted by terminal operators the world over for their ability to boost the efficiency of operations as well as their excellent fuel efficiency and low noise. They feature a spacious, ergonomic cabin and intuitive user interface, comply with the latest exhaust emission regulations, and can be fully automated.'
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Twenty-nine will be delivered to MPET and five to PSA Antwerp, and was booked in Cargotec's Q4 2021 intake, with deliveries scheduled for Q3 2022.
'We chose Kalmar straddle carriers to replace our older equipment due to the eco-efficiency potential, high-quality products, and excellent local service capabilities. As a straddle carrier terminal, we trust that the new-generation equipment will help us improve our operational performance, and the hybrids, in particular, will help reduce the carbon footprint of our operations.' said MPET chief executive Harold Kunst.
Said PSA Antwerp CEO Cameron Thorpe: 'Global warming means we must act: to continue with our terminal decarbonisation we are setting-up various pilots around electrification and hydrogen within the framework of our Green Straddle Carrier Programme.'
Said Kalmar vice president of sales Mikko Mononen: 'We are happy that MPET and PSA Antwerp chose our state-of-the-art straddle carrier technology to enhance their capacity and support their journey towards more eco-efficient operations at the Port of Antwerp. Kalmar Straddle Carriers are trusted by terminal operators the world over for their ability to boost the efficiency of operations as well as their excellent fuel efficiency and low noise. They feature a spacious, ergonomic cabin and intuitive user interface, comply with the latest exhaust emission regulations, and can be fully automated.'
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