Hanseatic Global Terminals and Kalmar Partner to Enhance Operations at Port of Le Havre with 14 Hybrid Straddle Carriers

Hanseatic Global Terminals and Kalmar Partner to Enhance Operations at Port of Le Havre with 14 Hybrid Straddle Carriers

(IN BRIEF) Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has signed an agreement with Kalmar to supply 14 hybrid straddle carriers to Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutentions Portuaires Le Havre (CNMP LH) at the Port of Le Havre. This marks the first major investment into the terminal following HGT’s acquisition of a 60% stake in CNMP LH in March 2025. The new straddle carriers will help reduce emissions, fuel consumption, and noise levels while improving working conditions. HGT plans to expand its portfolio of terminal investments to over 30 by 2030, continuing to optimize its operations and meet increasing demands for volume and throughput.

(PRESS RELEASE) ROTTERDAM, 5-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT), Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutentions Portuaires Le Havre (CNMP LH), and Kalmar have entered into an agreement to supply 14 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers to CNMP LH at the Port of Le Havre in northern France. The delivery is slated for Q2 2026, marking an important milestone in the terminal’s development.

Le Havre is one of Europe’s top 10 ports and serves as a vital gateway for French sea transport. The terminal handles an annual throughput of 400,000 TEU and boasts excellent connections to Paris, including direct rail links. HGT, which acquired a 60% stake in CNMP LH in March 2025, views the addition of these hybrid straddle carriers as a crucial step in its investment in the terminal. These state-of-the-art machines will be the first of their kind at the terminal, significantly reducing emissions, fuel consumption, and noise while also enhancing the operators’ working conditions.

Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals, stated, “As we strengthen our position in France, we are committed to optimizing operations through the use of advanced equipment and vessels. The acquisition of a majority stake in CNMP LH and this new investment will improve efficiency while preparing for higher volumes and throughput. We are expanding our operations and positioning ourselves for future growth.”

Damien Cols, Director of Global Customers at Kalmar, commented, “We have had a long-standing relationship with CNMP LH, and we are thrilled that Hanseatic Global Terminals has chosen our hybrid straddle carrier technology. It reflects their commitment to improving operations at the terminal and enhancing its competitiveness in the French market.”

This agreement is part of Hanseatic Global Terminals’ broader strategic plan to invest in terminal and infrastructure projects, with the goal of expanding its portfolio to over 30 terminals by 2030.

About Hanseatic Global Terminals
Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) is a fully owned subsidiary of Hapag-Lloyd. Operating from Rotterdam, HGT manages a portfolio of stakes in 21 port terminals and complementary logistics services across 11 countries and five continents, with plans to expand its stakes to over 30 terminals by 2030. Spanning key regions, its portfolio comprises port terminals and related logistics services operated by SAAM Terminals in Latin America and Florida (USA), and, in the booming Indian market, it is present through the container terminals, depots and rail business of J M Baxi, India’s largest integrated terminal and logistics provider. Additionally, HGT’s presence in strategic European hubs, such as Germany and the Mediterranean, enhances its global network and allows it to offer seamless, efficient logistics and supply chain solutions to customers worldwide.

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