Reachstacker efficiency savings

The 45 tonne capacity units are the first operational in the Asia-Pacific territory, following their launch in Shanghai in August 2014. Two have already been delivered and the next two will be delivered in January 2015.

Antonio Coronel, purchasing director, ICTSI Manila International Container Terminal, said: “Kalmar has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the critical requirements in our business. They don’t just provide highly productive and reliable equipment, they appreciate the dynamics of the business and as a result, can provide solutions that boost productivity yet reduce our costs of operation.”

Gloria achieves new levels of productivity with a total lift capacity of 45 tonnes, stacking up to 6 high (5 high on the intermodal). Kalmar said it is the most fuel efficient reachstacker on the market. A choice of three ECO driving modes – power, normal and economy, deliver significant fuel savings of up to 20%.

The automatic stop/start function can also result in a 10% fuel saving and a reduction in emissions, meeting European Stage 4 and Tier 4 and EPA emission legislations.

ICTSI, a long standing customer of Kalmar, has experienced consistent growth in container throughput at its key locations and has been investing in extending its container handling infrastructure. The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) is ICTSI’s flagship operation and the Philippines’ largest international terminal with an annual capacity of 4.2 million teu. Similar growth is now being developed at the Subic terminal which services the growing northern economy of the Philippines.