CARGOTEC CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE, 14 JANUARY 2020 AT 10 AM (EET)
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement to supply leading Norwegian equipment rental company Maritime Trucks with a total of six heavy-duty terminal tractors. The order was booked in Cargotec's 2019 Q4 order intake, with delivery scheduled to be completed during Q2 of 2020.
Maritime Truck has evolved from a small and ambitious company into a leader in the rental supply of forklift trucks and terminal tractors and experienced drivers. Since its inception, the company has been heavily present in the Port of Oslo. The new machines will be used to perform lo-lo operations at the Yilport container terminal and will join an equipment fleet that already includes Kalmar RTGs, reachstackers and terminal tractors.
Kalmar's pioneering heavy-duty TR618i terminal tractors are designed specifically to meet the tough demands of ro-ro and lo-lo operations, where fast and efficient ship turnarounds are critical to maintaining profitability. They boast outstanding durability, visibility and operator comfort to ensure excellent performance when moving heavy loads in demanding port conditions. Furthermore, state-of-the-art engine technology helps to minimise atmospheric emissions, while the machines also include a number of safety-related features developed in close collaboration with customers.
Lars-Martin Vikor, CEO, Maritime Truck: “We have developed a highly productive and mutually beneficial relationship with Kalmar over the years and have been very satisfied with the service they provide. We are excited to take delivery of these new machines, which have a proven track record in demanding container-handling applications.”
Valerian Sand, Vice President North Europe, Kalmar: “We already have a very strong presence at the Port of Oslo thanks to our cooperation with Yilport, and this new order will help to extend it. We are pleased to continue our successful cooperation with Maritime Truck and look forward to being an important contributor to the future development of container-handling operations at the port.”
Further information for the press:
Valerian Sand, Vice President North Europe, Kalmar, tel. +46 72 584 63 09
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 2018 totalled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 13,000 people. www.cargotec.com