Cargotec''s Kalmar signs major further automation contract with VICT in Australia
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Cargotec''s Kalmar signs major further automation contract with VICT in Australia
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to provide eight
additional automatic stacking cranes (ASC) and related automation for Victoria
International Container Terminal Ltd''s (VICT) new terminal in Melbourne,
Australia. The terminal is fully owned by the Philippine-based International
Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI). The equipment is scheduled for
delivery in the final quarter of 2016.
Kalmar''s new delivery will be part of Phase 2 of VICT''s automated container
terminal project at Webb Dock East. For Phase 1 of the greenfield project,
scheduled to be in operation by end-2016, Kalmar is providing 12 ASCs, 11
AutoShuttles, Kalmar Automated Truck Handling, integrated with Kalmar terminal
logistic system and the terminal operating system provided by Navis, part of
Cargotec.
Olli Isotalo, President of Kalmar, said: "Together, the Kalmar and Navis
delivery represents a fully automated turnkey solution for VICT. All the
automation system components are configured together to support targeted
terminal performance. We are pleased to have received this further order from
ICTSI for their terminal which will represent the latest technology in automated
container handling."
Christian R. Gonzalez, ICTSI head of the Asia-Pacific region, commented: "This
is a premier project for ICTSI and our goal is to deliver a global standard in
modern container terminal design, innovation and operations in Australia''s
premier port. Kalmar''s vast experience in delivering automated container
handling solutions in Australia as well as in other parts of the world will help
us to put VICT amongst the top terminal operations."
VICT''s Phase 2 is planned to be operational by December 2017. Fully built, the
terminal''s annual capacity would be at least 1.4 million TEUs.
Further information for the press:
Olli Isotalo, President, Kalmar, tel. +358 204 777 4111
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel.
+358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof(at)kalmarglobal.com
Further information for investors:
Paula Liimatta, Director Investor Relations, tel. +358 20 777 4084
Cargotec shapes the cargo handling industry for the benefit of its customers and
shareholders. Cargotec''s business areas MacGregor, Kalmar and Hiab are
recognised leaders in cargo and load handling solutions around the world. Their
global network is positioned close to customers and offers extensive services
that ensure a continuous, reliable and sustainable performance according to
customers'' needs. Cargotec''s sales totaled 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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