KALMAR

Kalmar cuts two members from Leadership Team

Kalmar continues to proceed with the execution of its strategy, launched in May 2024, and plans to review its current operating model.

The composition of the Kalmar Leadership Team will also change in conjunction. In particular, François Guetat, SVP of Integrated Supply Chain and Marika Väkiparta, SVP of Transformation are no longer be part of the leadership team, effective from 1 October 2024.

The current composition of Kalmar’s Leadership Team is as follows:

  • Sami Niiranen, President and CEO
  • Saka...

https://container-news.com/kalmar-cuts-two-members-from-leadership-team/

Kalmar enhances Grimaldi’s RoRo operations with heavy terminal tractors

Kalmar has finalized an agreement to provide Grimaldi Group, an Italian maritime logistics operator, with three heavy terminal tractors.

These machines will be utilized on the new Motorway of the Sea, a Ro-Ro transport system linking the ports of Trieste in Italy, and Ambarli in Turkey.

The order was recorded in Kalmar’s Q3 2024 order intake, with the machines expected to be delivered within the same quarter.

“Kalmar has been a reliable long-term partner, supporting us at many of our locations...

https://container-news.com/kalmar-enhances-grimaldis-roro-operations-with-heavy-terminal-tractors/

Kalmar, Super Terminais agree on second equipment order for Manaus box terminal

Kalmar has signed an agreement with Super Terminais Comércio e Indústria LTDA (Super Terminais) for new equipment and services for its Manaus terminal in northern Brazil.

The order comprises six Kalmar Gloria reachstackers and two Kalmar empty container handlers. All machines will have the Kalmar Insight performance management tool integrated. The order was booked in Kalmar’s Q3 2024 order intake, and delivery is scheduled for Q2 and Q3 2025.

Super Terminais aims to be the most efficient private...

https://container-news.com/kalmar-super-terminais-agree-on-second-equipment-order-for-manaus-box-terminal/

Kalmar equips DP World Southampton with hybrid straddle carriers

Kalmar has finalized an agreement with long-standing customer DP World Southampton to supply an additional 14 hybrid straddle carriers for the British container terminal.

This order was recorded in Kalmar’s Q2 2024 order intake, with delivery expected in the second quarter of 2025.

DP World Southampton, located on the south coast of the United Kingdom, is a key port for many of the world’s leading container shipping companies. The terminal has been utilizing Kalmar straddle carriers since 2007,...

https://container-news.com/kalmar-equips-dp-world-southampton-with-hybrid-straddle-carriers/

Kalmar and Volvo Penta expand partnership with engine service deal

Kalmar has signed a framework service agreement with Volvo Penta, a global player in integrated power solutions, becoming an authorized service provider for Volvo Penta engines used in Kalmar and Toijala Works machines.

This collaboration, finalized in the third quarter of 2024, will enhance service capabilities by leveraging both companies’ extensive service networks.

“Adding value for owners and operators of machines powered by Volvo Penta is of utmost importance to us. The framework service...

https://container-news.com/kalmar-and-volvo-penta-expand-partnership-with-engine-service-deal/

Penang Port invests in Kalmar container handling equipment

Penang Port announced a significant investment in a new fleet of Kalmar container handlers, aiming to optimize its operations and improve service delivery.

The new fleet comprises four Empty Container Handlers and one Reach Stacker. The Empty Container Handlers will be deployed to handle empty containers, marking the first time Penang Port will fully insource this operation using its own manpower and equipment. The Reach Stacker, equipped with a container weighing system, will be utilized for...

https://container-news.com/penang-port-invests-in-kalmar-container-handling-equipment/

Maher Terminals installs Kalmar Collision Warning System on straddle carriers

Maher Terminals LLC, a multi-user container terminal operator running North America’s largest marine container terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey, has recently installed the Kalmar Collision Warning System on 36 of its straddle carriers, with a further 68 machines to follow in 2024 and 2025.

Maher Terminals aims to install the system on all machines in the fleet, comprising over 270 Kalmar machines.

The Kalmar Collision Warning System is a robust system for area awareness and active...

https://container-news.com/maher-terminals-installs-kalmar-collision-warning-system-on-straddle-carriers/

Kalmar to supply eight eco reachstackers to Maritime Transport

Kalmar, a part of Cargotec, has inked a deal with UK-based integrated road and rail freight logistics provider Maritime Transport for the supply of eight Kalmar Eco reachstackers.

The agreement encompasses a seven-year Kalmar Complete Care package and Kalmar Insight coverage for all units. This order was recorded in Cargotec’s Q1 2024 order intake, with delivery scheduled in two instalments: four units in Q3 2024 and the remaining four in Q3 2025.

Founded in 2001, Maritime Transport has evolved...

https://container-news.com/kalmar-to-supply-eight-eco-reachstackers-to-maritime-transport/

Kalmar to supply six hybrid straddle carriers to French box terminal

Cargotec-owned manufacturer Kalmar has entered into a contract with Med Europe Terminal in Marseille, France for the provision of six Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers.

This significant order was recorded in Cargotec’s order intake for the first quarter of 2024, while the delivery of the machines is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024.

“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...

https://container-news.com/kalmar-to-supply-six-hybrid-straddle-carriers-to-french-box-terminal/

FreightTech Friday: Heale incentivizes complete, accurate data sharing

Heale Labs plans incentives to data sharing

The logistics industry has traditionally struggled with effectively managing and utilizing data.

In an interview with FreightWaves, Todd Haselhorst, founder and CEO of blockchain startup Heale Labs, highlighted the problems he experienced in data management in his past supply chain work.
“We spent 35% of our budget just focusing on integrations, and we had all of these different data formats. … It was becoming very expensive for us to deal with...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freighttech-friday-heale-incentivizes-complete-accurate-data-sharing

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