Gulftainer bumps up Lebanon tractor count
Kalmar has signed an agreement to supply six of its T2 terminal tractors and one DCF80-45F7 empty container handler to Gulftainer Lebanon SAL.
The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2016 third quarter order intake and the first delivery is set to take place this month, October 2016. The rest of the equipment will be delivered during the first part of next year.
Mr Amatouri, board president at Gulftainer Lebanon, said: “As well as recognising the overall quality of Kalmar equipment, we appreciated that Kalmar responded promptly to all our requests.”
“With this order we anticipate to reduce the equipment downtime at our terminal and look forward to a successful business relationship that is mutually beneficial for both parties.”
Gulftainer is a privately owned, independent port management and third-party logistics company based in the United Arab Emirates.
It spans the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, with port activities in the UAE, Iraq, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon. The new equipment will be delivered to the Port of Tripoli in Lebanon.
Rob van Klingeren, market area director, Middle East, concluded: “We are proud that Gulftainer chose Kalmar equipment to support their business operations. We look forward to working together with them also in the future.”
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