Kalmar helps reduce emissions in Turkey

This comes as the port, which is a gateway to global commerce for the Istanbul, Kocaeli and Adapazari region, looks to further expand its container operations.

Evyaport says it chose Kalmar’s electric E-One² RTGs to improve handling efficiency and lower operating costs. The cranes are capable of handling 7+1 wide with one over six high stacking and a maximum lift capacity of 41 tonnes. The units run on mains electric power, provided via a bus bar automatic arm, delivering zero emissions.

“We are delighted to have gained another valuable order from Evyapport. As terminal operators gear up for higher container throughput the requirement for equipment to deliver improved efficiency and cost reduction becomes increasingly important,” saidd Mika Virtanen, vice president for RTG and STS cranes, Kalmar.

“The quality and reliability of the equipment is world class and the technological advancements make a considerable contribution to lowering the costs of ownership. Furthermore, the speed at which the cranes could be delivered was really excellent and helped us to plan our schedule of activities as the port expands,” added Sedat Topuz, support services manager, Evyaport.

The cranes also operate with SmartRail, Kalmar’s electronic driver assistance system for enhancing RTG controls and operation. SmartRail helps the operator to use a higher travelling speed, minimising handling time per container.

Evyaport is Turkey’s fifth largest terminal with a capacity of 800,000 teu, a total area of 265,000m² and 1,171m berth. The terminal already operates with several types of Kalmar equipment, including RTG and STS cranes, terminal tractors, forklift trucks, reachstackers and empty container handlers.

Delivery is scheduled between Q4 2014 and Q2 2015.