Eco-efficient straddle carriers for Uruguay

This large order was booked in owner Cargotec’s Q4 2023 intake with delivery scheduled during Q3 of 2024.

Owned jointly by Katoen Natie (80%) and the National Port Authority (20%), TCP is investing more than US$500 million in the expansion of the specialised container terminal.

The project, scheduled for completion in 2026, stands to triple the port’s capacity to 2.3 million teu and involves the construction of a 730 metre quay wall and enlargement of the existing container yard.

Kenny Pauwels, general manager, TCP said the project would position Montevideo as a regional hub. “This investment will allow for higher volumes, bigger vessel sizes and additional services at our terminal,” he said.

“Kalmar’s eco-efficient hybrid solutions will allow us to improve productivity at TCP while reducing equipment fuel consumption and CO2 emissions,” he added.

After the expansion the terminal at Montevideo will be capable of handling three or four vessels simultaneously. As part of the agreement with the Uruguayan government, Katoen Natie will receive a 50-year extension to its current terminal concession, due to expire in 2031.

The new hybrid straddle carriers of 60 tonne capacity are part of a fleet renewal programme aimed at improving TCP’s environmental performance. The order also includes performance management tool, Kalmar Insight.