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Kalmar wins order for 6 RTGs from Ports America in Baltimore
FINLAND's Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a contract with Ports America Chesapeake for the delivery of six Kalmar Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes.
The order was booked into Cargotec's 2017 second quarter order intake, and the delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2018. The cranes will be delivered to Ports America's Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore.
Ports America is the biggest terminal operator and stevedore in the United States, operating in more than 42 ports and 80 locations in North America.
Ports America Chesapeake's Seagirt Marine Terminal is currently handling an annual volume of 800,000 TEU. It is one of four US east coast ports able to handle superpostpanamax containerships that began transiting the newly opened Panama Canal locks in 2016.
The order is a part of the terminal's investment programme focused on ensuring that the terminal is equipped with the right amount of equipment and the latest technologies to support the future growth.
Said Ports America Chesapeake general manager Bayard Hogans: "We see Kalmar as a trusted supplier, and the addition of six RTGs will help ensure we can maintain high levels of service."
Said Kalmar vice president Troy Thompson: "From our advanced anti-sway system to factory-fitted collision detection system, we have listened closely to Ports America and look forward to a solid relationship as we each move into the future of container handling."
The delivery includes Kalmar SmartPort process solutions: Kalmar SmartProfile, Kalmar SmartRail, Kalmar SmartStack, and Kalmar SmartFleet. Kalmar SmartProfile uses advanced laser technology to detect collision risks in a stack and automatically stops the trolley when a risk is detected.
Kalmar SmartRail automated gantry steering system controls the gantry within centimetre-grade accuracy on the travelling path, improving the terminal's operational efficiency and ease of use by the operator.
The order was booked into Cargotec's 2017 second quarter order intake, and the delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2018. The cranes will be delivered to Ports America's Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore.
Ports America is the biggest terminal operator and stevedore in the United States, operating in more than 42 ports and 80 locations in North America.
Ports America Chesapeake's Seagirt Marine Terminal is currently handling an annual volume of 800,000 TEU. It is one of four US east coast ports able to handle superpostpanamax containerships that began transiting the newly opened Panama Canal locks in 2016.
The order is a part of the terminal's investment programme focused on ensuring that the terminal is equipped with the right amount of equipment and the latest technologies to support the future growth.
Said Ports America Chesapeake general manager Bayard Hogans: "We see Kalmar as a trusted supplier, and the addition of six RTGs will help ensure we can maintain high levels of service."
Said Kalmar vice president Troy Thompson: "From our advanced anti-sway system to factory-fitted collision detection system, we have listened closely to Ports America and look forward to a solid relationship as we each move into the future of container handling."
The delivery includes Kalmar SmartPort process solutions: Kalmar SmartProfile, Kalmar SmartRail, Kalmar SmartStack, and Kalmar SmartFleet. Kalmar SmartProfile uses advanced laser technology to detect collision risks in a stack and automatically stops the trolley when a risk is detected.
Kalmar SmartRail automated gantry steering system controls the gantry within centimetre-grade accuracy on the travelling path, improving the terminal's operational efficiency and ease of use by the operator.
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