The port of Le Havre in France is set to expand its container handling operations with the addition of new all-electric straddle carriers.
Port handling firm Générale de Manutention Portuaire (GMP), a joint venture between terminal operator DP World and shipping company CMA-CGM, has placed an order for Cargotec's 14 Kalmar Edrive® straddle carriers which comes with twin-lift spreaders capable of lifting loads of up to 50 tonnes.
Built to stack 4-high, the Kalmar 7+ generation ESC W straddle carriers will help GMP meet the demands of its expanding container handling operations at the port of Le Havre, according to Cargotec.
"Since the early 1990s, we have supplied over 60 Kalmar straddle carriers to GMP. We are very pleased to receive this latest order for 14 new straddle carriers," said Damien Cols, Director, Global Customers for Cargotec.
According to Cargotec, the straddle carriers features electrically controlled engines, a variable speed generator (VSG) system and a winch hoist system with full AC drives, which reduces emissions and fuel consumption making them cost-effective and eco-friendly.
The 7+ generation also feature a modular and compact power electrics design, improved access to the power pack for easier maintenance, and a fuel-efficient and reliable visco fan.
Le Havre port handles more than 60% of France's annual container traffic and has been consistently adding more capacity to GMP's terminal expansion plans, said Cargotec.
Port handling firm Générale de Manutention Portuaire (GMP), a joint venture between terminal operator DP World and shipping company CMA-CGM, has placed an order for Cargotec's 14 Kalmar Edrive® straddle carriers which comes with twin-lift spreaders capable of lifting loads of up to 50 tonnes.
Built to stack 4-high, the Kalmar 7+ generation ESC W straddle carriers will help GMP meet the demands of its expanding container handling operations at the port of Le Havre, according to Cargotec.
"Since the early 1990s, we have supplied over 60 Kalmar straddle carriers to GMP. We are very pleased to receive this latest order for 14 new straddle carriers," said Damien Cols, Director, Global Customers for Cargotec.
According to Cargotec, the straddle carriers features electrically controlled engines, a variable speed generator (VSG) system and a winch hoist system with full AC drives, which reduces emissions and fuel consumption making them cost-effective and eco-friendly.
The 7+ generation also feature a modular and compact power electrics design, improved access to the power pack for easier maintenance, and a fuel-efficient and reliable visco fan.
Le Havre port handles more than 60% of France's annual container traffic and has been consistently adding more capacity to GMP's terminal expansion plans, said Cargotec.