Kalmar to supply new generation empty container handlers to DP World Jebel Ali Port

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded an order to supply DP World's flagship terminal, Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, with the new generation empty container handlers. The order for 13 units has been booked into Cargotec's 2016 fourth quarter order intake. The deliveries will begin in the second quarter of 2017 and they are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017, the company said in its press release.
 
Kalmar's new range of empty container handlers was launched in November 2016. The DCG80-45ES8 machines sold have the capacity of eight tonnes and they can stack eight containers high. Every empty container handler in this range comes fitted with the latest EGO cabin as well as with Kalmar SmartFleet remote monitoring and reporting system that improves operational transparency and reduces downtime. The state of art machine gives total comfort and ease of operation for the drivers.
 
Kalmar (part of Cargotec) provides cargo handling equipment, automation, software and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and heavy industry. The Kalmar equipment portfolio includes straddle and shuttle carriers, terminal tractors, yard cranes, ship-to-shore cranes, reachstackers, empty container handlers and forklift trucks. Navis terminal operating systems (TOS), Bromma spreaders and Siwertell bulk handling systems are provided as part of the Kalmar business area. At the end of 2015, Kalmar had more than 5,200 employees in 30 countries, of which the largest were the United States, Malaysia, Sweden, China, Finland, Poland, Spain, India and the Netherlands. Cargotec employs over 11,000 people.