Kalmar receives first order for new handling range
Kalmar has received an order from the Port of Vienna’s WienCont Container Terminal for three new twin-lift capability empty container handlers.
The contract marks the first order of equipment from Kalmar’s DCG80-100 empty container handler range, which was launched in Munich on November 9, and continues the terminal’s history of choosing Kalmar’s products and high service availability.
The new range promises customers better performance, greater reliability, less downtime and lower running costs for the machine. Each handler can lift up to 10 tonnes, and is fitted with a reverse warning system, tyre pressure monitoring system and the Kalmar Smart Fleet monitoring system, among other options.
Robert Groiss, manager director of WienCont Container, said: “In order to prepare for the future it is important that we choose high quality equipment with modern capabilities that will meet our growing handling requirements. We have chosen Kalmar as the brand to trust for their reliable machines, low downtime and cost-effective service for our intermodal operations.”
The three new Kalmar DCG100-45ED6 container handlers join a fleet of 4 Kalmar DRF/DRG reachstackers, 2 Kalmar DRF/DRG empty container reachstackers, 1 Kalmar DCF100-45E6 empty container handler, 1 Kalmar DCG70-32E3 container handler, and 1 Kalmar TT612D terminal tractor.
In returning to a fleet of Kalmar-only equipment, WienCont is able to streamline its maintenance needs as the new machines will fall under an existing Kalmar service agreement, which also includes two onsite mechanics.
Delivery and start-up is scheduled for April 2017.
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