Kalmar delivers port equipment to Kazakhstan''s premier in-land dry port
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CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 18 AUGUST 2015 AT 9 AM (EEST)
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has secured two important contracts to supply mobile
equipment to Kazakhstan''s premier in-land dry port, KTZE - Khorgos Gateway. The
first contract includes two Kalmar DCT80-45E7 empty container handlers and six
Kalmar DRT 450 reachstackers, which were booked into Cargotec''s fourth quarter
order intake 2014. In addition, Kalmar will deliver seven Kalmar TT 612d
terminal tractors together with ten terminal chassis, placed into the third
quarter order intake 2015. All units are expected to be delivered by quarter
four 2015.
KTZE - Khorgos Gateway is a greenfield dry port project located on the border of
Kazakhstan and China. The dry port, which by its completion in 2018 will reach
580 hectares, is expected to become a significant point of economic growth
throughout Kazakhstan, becoming a hub linking cargo between the East and West.
It will function as one of the largest international transport logistics and
distribution centers, providing Kazakhstan, China and countries of the Eurasian
region with new opportunities for access to world markets. The port is owned by
national multimodal operator JSC "KTZ Express", a 100% subsidiary of national
railway companythe Republican State Enterprise "Kazakhstan temir zholy", and
operated by "KTZE-Khorgos Gateway" LLP in cooperation with DP World.
Karl Gheysen, CEO of "KTZE Khorgos Gateway'' LLP said: "Khorgos Gateway is one of
the biggest joint projects created on the initiative of the Republic of
Kazakhstan and the People''s Republic of China, and is aimed at facilitating
trade with China, mainly in the development of transit potential of both
countries. This will contribute to the practical implementation of a
transcontinental corridor project, from Western Europe to Western China. We
chose Kalmar as our supplier due to their reputation as a reliable partner and
ability to provide high performing equipment that are purpose-built for
demanding and cost-effective operations."
Valerian Sand, Managing Director, Cargotec RUS said: "We are delighted to
support KTZE Khorgos Gateway in this strategic project, which will provide
Kazakhstan, China and countries of the Eurasian region new opportunities for
access to world markets. The project has been aided by the good cooperation
between Kalmar and DP World, and is a perfect example of successful
multinational cooperation between several parties. This order will further
strengthen Kalmar''s leading position in Kazakhstan".
Further information for the press:
Valerian Sand, Managing Director, Cargotec RUS, tel. +7 812 337 54 50
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel.
+358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof(at)kalmarglobal.com
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 moves 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 approximately EUR 3.4
billion in 2014 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
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