Kalmar's new generation straddle carriers for MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp

CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 9 OCTOBER 2013 AT 12:01 NOON (EEST)

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has gained an order to supply five Kalmar electric straddle carriers for MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp, Belgium. In addition, Kalmar will supply one new generation hybrid straddle carrier to the customer on a rental basis.

The agreement was signed in August 2013 and the new units will be delivered in February 2014. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the order. The order has been booked into Cargotec's 2013 third quarter order intake.

MSC Home Terminal is a 50/50 joint venture between PSA and TIL. It is the largest container terminal in the port of Antwerp and the most important European hub for MSC, the second largest shipping company in the world. Opened in June 2005, the terminal handles 4.6 million TEU  annually, more than half of the total container throughput in the port of Antwerp. The terminal runs an existing straddle carrier operation and the new Kalmar units will replace old machinery.

The hybrid straddle carrier represents Kalmar's new generation technology introduced to the global market on 9 October 2013. The hybrid system can deliver a remarkable 40% decrease in fuel consumption compared to existing machines on the market. This not only adds up to significant cost savings for the terminal, but also improves the sustainability of operations.

Randy Verresen, Technical Manager at MSC Home Terminals said: "By opting for the Kalmar hybrid straddle carrier, we wanted to choose latest technology to cut operating costs and reduce CO₂ emissions at the terminal. We believe in Kalmar straddle technology and see the new hybrid machines as a great opportunity for the future."

Existing Kalmar equipment at the terminal include 21 ship-to-shore cranes and 60 straddle carriers, representing half of the terminal's straddle carrier fleet. Earlier this year, Kalmar completed the heightening of six ship-to-shore cranes at the terminal.

Further information for the press:

Damien Cols, Director Global Customers, Kalmar, tel. +32475775695, damien.cols@kalmarglobal.com
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Communications, Kalmar, tel. +358207774096, 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 sales totalled EUR 3.3 billion in 2012 and it employs approximately 10,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com