More Kalmar equipment for Brazil
Kalmar is to supply four of its all-electric E-One² zero emission rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to long-term customer Super Terminais in Manaus, Brazil, as part of a US$8m order.
Kalmar’s E-One² RTG has been designed with an all-electric drive mechanism that produces no emissions or engine noise and eliminates the need for conventional hydraulic systems. The cranes ordered by Super Terminais also include a standard diesel generator set for dual-mode operation.
“Super Terminais chose the E-One2 RTG due to Kalmar’s advanced technology and design, lighter weight compared to other RTGs, and as an environmental solution that reduces CO2 emissions,” said Marcello Di Gregorio, managing director, Super Terminais Ltd.
In addition, Kalmar will deliver its SmartRail and SmartStack systems, as well as a spare parts package and one spare spreader. Kalmar SmartRail is an automated gantry steering solutions for RTGs that is said to improve safety and operator performance, while Kalmar SmartStack is a process automation solutions that eliminates the problem of lost containers and human error and is also said to improve terminal safety.
The Brazilian container terminal, which already uses five reachstackers, six top loaders and 28 terminal tractors from Kalmar, is said to attend to 50% of the local market. The 115,000m² has an annual volume of 250,000 movements and 10,000 teu.
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