Hybrid straddle carrier order for Antwerp

Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers are reported to cut fuel consumption by up to 40% compared to equivalent diesel-powered machines.

Antwerp Gateway is a joint venture between DP World Antwerp Holding, Cosco, Terminal Link and Duisport group. DP World currently operates a fleet of 58 Kalmar straddle carriers, of which 42 are hybrid models.

“We are constantly striving to improve productivity at Antwerp, which is already a European leader in this regard thanks to our investments in efficiency-enhancing equipment and systems,” said Mark Brouns, head of technical department, DP World Antwerp Gateway.

“Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers will continue to play a key role in increasing productivity and optimising operational costs at the terminal,” he added.

The new machines have a lifting capacity of 60 tonne, a new offering from Kalmar designed to improve productivity at the terminal by enabling twin lifting of heavier container combinations.

“We are proud to introduce our first hybrid straddle carrier with a continuous lifting capacity of 60 tonnes with no exceptions, which represents a significant step forward in terms of our horizontal transport offering,” said Mikko Mononen, vice president, sales management, horizontal transportation, Kalmar.