Kalmar hybrids for DP World Southampton

Kalmar, which provides container handling solutions, will deliver the equipment to DP World Southampton during the first half of 2009. The order includes seven Kalmar ESC 350W straddle carriers capable of stacking 1-over-2 high with a lifting capacity of 50 tonnes and eight ESC 440W machines that can stack 1-over-3 high with a lifting capacity of 40 tonnes. All the machines feature Kalmar’s latest enhanced 7th generation technology with electrical winch hoists. The hybrid technology package is a modular option which will be fitted to one ESC 350W straddle carrier and one ESC 440W from this order. Ilkka Annala, Vice President, Straddle Carriers, Kalmar Industries said: “DP World Southampton will keep the two new hybrids under the spotlight, working them side by side with the other straddle carriers. If the hybrid package proves its worth in this operation, the 13 other Kalmar straddle carriers can be upgraded. In our own trials we have seen considerable fuel savings when compared to standard machines and are confident that the hybrids will produce significant savings for our customers.”