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 TEUs. Similar growth is now being developed at the Subic terminal which services the growing northern economy of the Philippines. Image by Kalmar
Gloria achieves new levels of productivity with a total lift capacity of 45 tonnes, stacking up to 6 high (5 high on the intermodal). It is also the most fuel efficient reachstacker on the market. A choice of three ECO driving modes; power, normal and economy; delivers 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. 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. We have an ambitious development strategy to become one of the world's leading port management companies and on the same global stage, Kalmar is clearly a trusted partner." Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's sales totalled EUR 3.2 billion in 2013 and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com Kalmar - press release |