Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order from Australia's newest and largest automotive and RoRo terminal due to open in April 2016, the company said in its press release. The terminal has been designed, constructed and will ultimately be operated by the newly formed Melbourne International RoRo and Automotive Terminal Pty Ltd (MIRRAT).
The order includes four Kalmar DCE330-RoRo forklifts for moving break bulk cargo both on the wharf and on board vessels, four Kalmar DCG160-12 forklifts also used for moving break bulk and assisting in R&D operations and four Kalmar TR618i terminal tractors modified for MIRRAT's requirements - entailing increased capacity, lowered height and special programming to enable weight distribution. The delivery of the twelve Kalmar machines is due late March through to early April 2016.
MIRRAT's environmental commitment and strategy statement which emphasises its ambition to be at the forefront of efficiency and sustainability is reflected through its decision to select Kalmar for its new fleet of mobile equipment.