Kalmar e-RTGs for Piraeus
Cargotecs Kalmar has signed a third large order for additional fifteen all-electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes with Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) S.A. in Greece, a wholly-owned subsidiary of COSCO Pacific Limited.
The value of the order is approximately €20 million. Kalmar’s previous deliveries to the terminal have consisted of 12 all-electric RTGs in 2013 and nine all-electric RTGs in 2015.
Li Jianchun, deputy general manager of PCT, said: “These latest Kalmar E-One2 Zero Emission RTGs will be working in the Pier III expansion area, helping us to enhance capacity in the yard. The RTGs apply new technologies that enhance productivity, reliability and flexibility, which we consider to be tremendous achievements.”
The cranes will be manufactured in China at Rainbow-Cargotec Industries, as were the previous ones delivered by Kalmar.
Mika Virtanen, Vice President, STS and RTG Cranes at Kalmar, added: “Together with the Kalmar SmartRail automatic gantry steering system, the Kalmar all-electric RTGs offer an optimal solution to the customer’s stringent requirements for safe operation around the yard, high capacity, zero carbon emissions and lower costs of ownership.”
The Kalmar E-One2 RTG has a 41-tonne SWL capacity. Its highly efficient electric power system eliminates emissions, engine noise and the need for hydraulic oils. It also helps the model achieve an industry-leading maintenance interval of 1,000 hours.
PCT operates Kalmar all-electric RTGs, straddle carriers, reachstackers, forklift trucks, empty container handlers and terminal tractors.
The latest order of all-electric RTGs will be delivered in 2016 and 2017.
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