Kalmar Bolsters Super Terminais’ Terminal Efficiency with Equipment Deal in Brazil

Kalmar Bolsters Super Terminais’ Terminal Efficiency with Equipment Deal in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply equipment and services to Super Terminais Ltd.’s Manaus terminal in northern Brazil. The order includes reachstackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors, and a performance management tool, with delivery scheduled for Q3 2024. Super Terminais is focused on becoming the most efficient private terminal in the Manaus Industrial Complex and has a long history of satisfaction with Kalmar equipment. This partnership reinforces their commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 19-Dec-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation (HEL: CGCBV), a Finnish company that makes cargo-handling machinery for ships, ports, terminals and local distribution, announces that its subsidiary Kalmar, has recently finalized an agreement with Super Terminais Ltd. (Super Terminais), a valued, long-standing customer in Brazil. Under this agreement, Kalmar will provide an array of equipment and services for Super Terminais’ Manaus terminal in northern Brazil. Super Terminais is well-regarded for its operational efficiency and strong commitment to sustainability.

The order encompasses four Kalmar reachstackers, two Kalmar empty container handlers, eight Kalmar Essential terminal tractors, and the Kalmar Insight performance management tool. This significant order was recorded in Cargotec’s Q3 2023 order intake, and the delivery of the machinery is set for Q3 2024.

Super Terminais has a clear mission to become the most efficient private terminal within the Manaus Industrial Complex. The company is part of a larger group with over three decades of experience in the transportation and logistics sector. Recently, Super Terminais invested in expanding its operations by adding 180 meters of wharf space. The new Kalmar equipment will play a vital role in supporting this expansion initiative, complementing Super Terminais’ existing fleet of Kalmar machinery.

Marcello Di Gregorio, Managing Director at Super Terminais, expressed his confidence in Kalmar’s products, stating, “We currently operate a fleet of over 40 Kalmar machines and have always been exceptionally satisfied with their reliability and fuel efficiency. As a result, it was a straightforward decision to once again select Kalmar to support our terminal expansion plans.”

Alexander Esse, Sales Manager, Ports & Terminals at Kalmar Americas, highlighted the strong partnership between Kalmar and Super Terminais, saying, “Super Terminais is a key customer in the Americas region and a partner with whom we have a long history. The new fleet of machines will deliver world-class reliability and productivity to support Super Terminais in making their terminal expansion project a success and maintaining their position as a market-leading container terminal.”

Further information for the press:

Troy Thompson, Director, Sales, Kalmar Americas, tel. +19199491192, troy.thompson@kalmarglobal.com 

Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com

Kalmar is the global leader in sustainable cargo handling for ports, terminals, distribution centres and heavy industry. With our extensive electric portfolio and global service network, we help our customers move towards safer, more eco-efficient and productive operations. Together, we develop innovative solutions that shape the future of our industry, improving our customers’ every move. www.kalmarglobal.com

Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec’s (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2022 totalled approximately EUR 4.1 billion and it employs around 11,700 people. www.cargotec.com

SOURCE: CARGOTEC CORPORATION