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Kalmar Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has attained ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS), affirming its adherence to the highest standards in safeguarding sensitive information. The certification, awarded after a thorough process conducted by Cargotec’s … Read the full press release

MacGregor Secures Major Crane Order for State-of-the-Art Cable Layer from VARD

(IN BRIEF) MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has clinched a significant order to supply three cranes for installation on a cutting-edge cable layer from global shipbuilder VARD. The contract encompasses a 100-tonne active heave-compensated (AHC) crane, a 20-tonne offshore crane, … Read the full press release

Kalmar Secures Order for Electric and Hybrid Straddle Carriers to Enhance Sustainability at Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has finalized a deal to provide Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam with two fully electric and eight hybrid straddle carriers for its ECT Delta terminal, as part of a fleet renewal initiative. Scheduled for … Read the full press release

Cargotec Initiates Written Procedures to Amend Terms of Senior Unsecured Notes

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec Corporation has commenced written procedures to solicit consents, waivers, and decisions to amend the terms and conditions of its senior unsecured notes due in 2025 and 2026. This action is in relation to the partial demerger of … Read the full press release

Hiab Secures EUR 35.8 Million Orders for Equipment from US Home Improvement and Building Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a part of Cargotec, has received significant orders totaling EUR 35.8 million from two prominent US clients. A national home improvement chain has placed an order for MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts valued at EUR 23.8 million, while a … Read the full press release

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. … Read the full press release

Cargotec Appoints Sami Niiranen as President of Kalmar and Potential CEO in Planned Separation and Listing Readiness

(IN BRIEF) In a significant leadership change at Cargotec, Sami Niiranen has been appointed as the new President of Kalmar, effective by May 2024 at the latest. During this transition, Casimir Lindholm, Cargotec’s current President and CEO, will serve as … Read the full press release

Kalmar to Supply Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals with Six Hybrid Straddle Carriers for Eco-Efficient Operations

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a division of Cargotec, has secured an agreement with Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals (RST) to deliver six Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers as part of the terminal’s fleet renewal program aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability. RST, Europe’s largest … Read the full press release

Kalmar, a division of Cargotec, Announces Acquisition of Electric Terminal Tractor Product Line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a division of Cargotec, has announced its acquisition of the electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles (LSV) in the US. As part of the deal, LSV will transfer immaterial assets to Kalmar and become … Read the full press release

Cargotec Announces Leadership Changes and Demerger Plans for Kalmar, Proposes Pekka Ala-Pietilä as Chair

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec Corporation has announced changes in its leadership team and board structure as part of the planned separation of its subsidiary, Kalmar, through a partial demerger. The Cargotec Board of Directors proposes Pekka Ala-Pietilä as the Chair of … Read the full press release

Kalmar to Supply 18 Heavy Terminal Tractors to TT-Line in Australia

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has entered into an agreement with Australian heavy-equipment distributor AJL Group Pty Ltd (AJL) to provide 18 heavy terminal tractors to TT-Line Company Pty (TT-Line). The order, which was included in Cargotec’s Q2 … Read the full press release

Cargotec Announces Share Repurchase Program for Incentive Programs

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec Corporation has announced its decision to initiate a share repurchase program. The Board of Directors will exercise the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting on March 23, 2023. Cargotec plans to repurchase 400,000 class B shares, … Read the full press release

Cargotec Reports Record-High Profitability in Half-Year 2023 Financial Report

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec Corporation has announced its half-year financial report for January-June 2023, revealing record-high profitability. The company experienced a strong rebound in orders received, reaching pre-COVID levels. Sales increased by 25%, and a record-high comparable operating profit margin of … Read the full press release

Hiab Introduces HiSkill: A Revolutionary Training Simulator for Knuckle Boom Crane Operations

(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has launched HiSkill, a cost-effective training simulator designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of knuckle boom crane operations. HiSkill utilizes virtual reality (VR) technology to create a realistic and secure learning environment … Read the full press release

Kalmar Prioritizes Safety with Innovative Collision Warning System for Straddle Carrier Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, is introducing a collision warning system for its manually operated straddle carrier portfolio. The system, available as an optional add-on for new machines and as a retrofit upgrade for existing ones, enhances safety … Read the full press release

Kalmar Celebrates Production of 6,000th Machine at Shanghai Manufacturing Plant

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, celebrates a significant milestone as its manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China, completes the production of its 6,000th machine, a reachstacker. The machine is destined for Bodi International LLC in Mongolia. The Shanghai plant, … Read the full press release

Cargotec’s Hiab partners with Dalian Shidao Industry to strengthen foothold in China’s load handling equipment market

(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has signed a license manufacturing agreement with Dalian Shidao Industry to expand sales and service coverage of MULTILIFT hooklifts in mainland China. Dalian Shidao Industry will manufacture, sell, and service Hiab’s MULTILIFT hooklifts … Read the full press release

MacGregor schließt 20-Millionen-Euro-Deal für RoRo-Ausrüstung mit der Grimaldi Group ab

(IN KÜRZE) MacGregor von Cargotec hat einen Auftrag im Wert von über 20 Millionen Euro für umfassende RoRo-Ausrüstungspakete für fünf neue Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC)-Schiffe erhalten, die von China Merchant Heavy Industries für die Grimaldi Group gebaut werden … Read the full press release

MacGregor secures EUR 20 million RoRo equipment deal with Grimaldi Group

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec’s MacGregor has received an order valued at over EUR 20 million for comprehensive RoRo equipment packages for five new Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC) vessels to be built by China Merchant Heavy Industries for Grimaldi Group. … Read the full press release

Kalmar di Cargotec si aggiudica un grosso ordine per la fornitura di Reachstacker a basso consumo di carburante a PSA Italia

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Kalmar, una divisione di Cargotec, ha ricevuto un importante ordine per la fornitura a PSA Italia di otto reachstacker Kalmar Eco da utilizzare presso i terminal container di Genova Pra’ e SECH. L’ordine, che è stato registrato … Read the full press release

Cargotec’s Kalmar Secures Large Order to Deliver Fuel-Efficient Reachstackers to PSA Italy

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a division of Cargotec, has received a significant order to provide PSA Italy with eight Kalmar Eco reachstackers for use at their Genova Pra’ and SECH container terminals. The order, which was booked in Q1 2023, is … Read the full press release

Der erfahrene CEO Casimir Lindholm wird zum neuen Leiter von Cargotec ernannt

(IN KÜRZE) Das Board of Directors von Cargotec hat Casimir Lindholm mit Wirkung zum 1. April 2023 zum neuen CEO ernannt. Lindholm, ein ehemaliger CEO von Eltel und Lemminkäinen, ist seit 2021 Mitglied des Board of Directors von Cargotec und bringt … Read the full press release

Experienced CEO Casimir Lindholm named as Cargotec’s new leader

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec’s Board of Directors has named Casimir Lindholm as the new CEO, effective April 1, 2023. Lindholm, a former CEO of Eltel and Lemminkäinen, has been a member of Cargotec’s Board of Directors since 2021 and brings a wealth … Read the full press release

Cargotec Subsidiary Hiab Wins Nearly EUR 4 Million Order for Heavy Duty Tail Lifts in the U.S.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation (HEL: CGCBV), a Finnish company that makes cargo-handling machinery for ships, ports, terminals and local distribution, has announced that its subsidiary Hiab, a leading provider of smart and sustainable load handling … Read the full press release

Hiab, filial de Cargotec, obtiene un pedido de casi 4 millones de euros para plataformas elevadoras de servicio pesado en los EE. UU.

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) HELSINKI, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation (HEL: CGCBV), una empresa finlandesa que fabrica maquinaria de manipulación de carga para barcos, puertos, terminales y distribución local, ha anunciado que su filial Hiab, un proveedor líder de soluciones … Read the full press release

Cargotec’s Hiab brings its famous truck mounted loader cranes to the railway industry

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 7-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation (HEL: CGCBV), a Finnish company that makes cargo-handling machinery for ships, ports, terminals and local distribution, has announced that its subsidiary Hiab, a leading provider of smart and sustainable load handling … Read the full press release

Hiab von Cargotec bringt seine berühmten Lkw-Ladekrane in die Bahnindustrie

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) HELSINKI, 7-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation (HEL: CGCBV), ein finnisches Unternehmen, das Frachtabfertigung herstellt Maschinen für Schiffe, Häfen, Terminals und den lokalen Vertrieb, hat bekannt gegeben, dass seine Tochtergesellschaft Hiab, ein führender Anbieter von intelligenten und nachhaltigen Lastumschlaglösungen, … Read the full press release

Mika Vehviläinen to lead Cargotec / Konecranes combined entity as President and CEO

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 6-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation (HEL: CGCBV), a Finnish company that makes cargo-handling machinery for ships, ports, terminals and local distribution, and Konecranes Plc (HEL: KCR), a Finnish company with focus on cranes and lifting equipment, … Read the full press release

Cargotec in 3Q 2020: orders received and comparable operating profit likely higher vs 2Q 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 15-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec (HEL: CGCBV), Finnish cargo-handling machinery maker, has announced its third quarter 2020 is better than expected. The company estimates orders received and comparable operating profit to increase compared to the second quarter … Read the full press release

Australia’s leading container terminal operator, Patrick Terminals expands existing fleet with 12 Kalmar straddle carriers

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 3-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar will supply 12 diesel-electric straddle carriers to Australian terminal operator Patrick Terminals. Patrick Terminals ordered eight automated Kalmar AutoStrad(TM) units and four manually operated Kalmar Straddle Carriers. Delivery of the machines is … Read the full press release

Important EUR 22 million port, cruise, RoRo/Passenger orders for MacGregor in 1Q 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 8-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, the leader in intelligent maritime cargo and load handling, reports it has landed a number of very important orders coming from Europe and China. The company, which is part of Cargotec, will … Read the full press release

Cargotec’s Hiab to acquire the Effer loader cranes business from CTE Group for EUR 50 million

Malmö, Sweden, 02-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, and a global leader in on-road load handling, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Effer loader cranes business from the CTE Group for an enterprise value of EUR 50 … Read the full press release

Kalmar to supply two rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes to Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals

HEKLSINKI, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a contract with Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals (RST) to supply two Kalmar rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes with remote control and extensive customisation. The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2018 … Read the full press release

Cargotec: Kalmar to introduce an electric version of its popular Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor

HELSINKI, 04-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is introducing an electric version of its popular Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor. The Kalmar Ottawa Electric Terminal Tractor is designed for trailer-handling operations in dispersed warehouses, container terminals and other applications … Read the full press release

Cargotec celebrates the official opening of its new global Cargotec Business Service centre in Sofia, Bulgaria

HELSINKI, 05-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec celebrates today the official opening of its new global Cargotec Business Service (CBS) centre in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The investment demonstrates Cargotec’s confidence in the local team of dedicated professionals and the … Read the full press release

Kalmar to supply 12 Classic Straddle Carriers to JSC First Container Terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia

HELSINKI, 12-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement to supply 12 Classic Straddle Carriers to JSC First Container Terminal (FCT) in St. Petersburg, Russia, one of the key companies of Global Ports group. The order … Read the full press release

Cargotec: MacGregor’s Head office will be based in Singapore as of 1 October 2017

HELSINKI, 02-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, part of Cargotec, establishes its Head office in Singapore. This ends a period of more than three years where MacGregor has operated with a virtual head office. In line with MacGregor’s strategy execution the company … Read the full press release

Hans Ekman appointed VP Forestry & Recycling Cranes Hiab

HELSINKI, 08-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, has appointed Hans Ekman  as Vice President, Forestry & Recycling Cranes as of 14 August 2017. He will report to Joakim Andersson, head of Hiab’s Cranes Business Line, and be part of the … Read the full press release

Cargotec’s Hiab a nominee in the prestigious 2017 German Brand Award competition

HELSINKI, 19-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, has been selected as a nominee in the prestigious 2017 German Brand Award competition. Hiab has entered this year’s competition in the Industry Excellence in Branding category, in the Logistics and … Read the full press release

Kalmar receives repeat order for nine electric straddle carriers from MSC PSA European Terminal

HELSINKI, 30-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is pleased to continue its long-standing relationship with MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) with a repeat order for nine electric straddle carriers. The order was booked in Cargotec’s Q1 2017 intake, … Read the full press release