Kalmar has agreed a deal with Total Terminals International, LLC (TTI) to supply six hybrid rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTG) equipped with a suite of Kalmar SmartPort process automation solutions.
[s2If is_user_logged_in()]The order also includes a two-year Software Maintenance and Support (M&S) Services agreement for the Kalmar SmartPort software and is valued at approximately US$13 million. It was booked in Cargotec’s 2020 fourth quarter order intake with delivery scheduled for the end of this year.
“We are continuing to break our own throughput records even in the face of the global pandemic, and the Kalmar Hybrid RTG will help us to address the increased demand while at the same time reducing our diesel and noise emissions,” noted Graham Scott, chief executive officer at Total Terminals International.
The Kalmar Hybrid RTG combines the latest lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology with a diesel power-unit, according to Kalmar. The Finnish manufacturer said that the battery is combined with a smaller diesel power unit, which is highly fuel-efficient, consuming up to 60% less fuel than a conventionally powered RTG, while it is also quieter and easier to maintain.
The cranes to be delivered to the Long Beach-headquartered TTI will feature a range of Kalmar SmartPort process automation solutions, such as SmartStack, SmartLift, SmartRail and SmartMap, according to a statement.
Troy Thompson, Vice President at Kalmar Americas commented, “Our true-hybrid solution will enable a significant reduction in emissions for TTI because the batteries supply 100% of the power needed by the crane, while the diesel is only used for charging the batteries when needed.”
Established in 1991, TTI is a full-service marine terminal and stevedore operator, 80% owned by Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), a subsidiary of MSC Group, with the remaining 20% owned by HMM.[/s2If]
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