Kalmar is to supply 10 straddle carriers to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) Durban Pier 2, a dedicated straddle carrier operation in South Africa currently handling a throughput of 2.4 million teu.
Kalmar says its ESC 450W straddle carriers combine high performance and productivity with low maintenance and operating costs. They have been designed with operators in mind and comply with the latest exhaust emission regulations whilst also improving fuel efficiency by up to 20% over previous models and reducing running costs overall.
“Kalmar was able to provide Transnet the optimum solution, delivering high productivity and low operational costs. Our ability to integrate local manufacturing as part of the Supply Development tender requirement and the supply of certain local components was also key to Kalmar winning the day,” said Anton Burchell, managing director, Kalmar South Africa.
TPT chose Kalmar’s electric straddle carriers, which feature a twin lift system and lifting capabilities of 61 tonnes.
